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The Battle of the Labyrinth: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 4

(2008, Fiction - Fantasy, Written by Rick Riordan)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Thrilling fourth Percy Jackson sets war in motion.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 9 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    The violence level is increasing a bit from the first three books in the series: some major battles with deaths and injuries of characters and monsters by sword, spear, arrow, and club.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Cereal, store, soda, fast food, ice cream, car brands.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Battle of the Labyrinth: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 4

Parents need to know that the violence level is a bit higher here than previous books in the series, and includes injuries and deaths from a variety of ancient weapons.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about where the series is heading. What do you think will happen in the final book? How can Percy and his friends defeat Kronos's massive forces? Why do you think the series is becoming more violent? Is it necessary to the plot?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Wyoming
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Perfect but...............................

    I really enjoyed this book! It has a moment of a kiss, Nothing too sexual. Has very good message, and is just plain fun! I hope all people with a mythology intrest try it!

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive consumerism

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    teen read

    love it it is educatananal but he does fantasize a bit love the series but lacks moral great book thumbs up riardon

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    love it love it love it! read it! it one of the best books I've read!

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    fine for whoever likes fantasy, suspense and adventure

    i personally think everyone is underestimating kids, if the kid wants to read it, let 'em read it.it'll just make them smarter. and if they cant handle it they would know, and they can stop reading it by themselves. i read books like these and this book like when i was 7

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Montana
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0

    Great for 9 or 10 and up.

    Great book! Fast paced action keeps you reading!

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