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The boar’s severed right tusk fell at my feet, while the disoriented animal charged into the sea.

Percy kills a wild boar in self-defense.

And I saw worse tortures, too – things I don’t want to describe.” I could just make out a tiny hill, with the ant-size figure of Sisyphus struggling to move his boulder to the top. “Even from far away, I could see people being chased by hellhounds, burned at the stake, forced to run naked through cactus patches or listen to opera music. I had no qualms about what I was about to do. “The ropes readjusted themselves at my command. The carpet burst into flames the heat was so intense, it nearly seared off my eyebrows.” “Before I could swing my sword, it opened its mouth, emitting a stench like the world’s largest barbecue pit, and shot a column of flame straight at me. I could feel warm ooze soaking into my sock.” “I slashed up with my sword, heard a sickening shlock!, then a hiss like wind rushing out of a cavern – the sound of a monster disintegrating. As soon as the blade connected with her neck, she screamed and exploded into dust.” “I turned and sliced the Fury on the right. “Then, with an angry roar, the monster closed his fists around my mother’s neck, and she dissolved before my eyes, melting into light, a shimmering golden form. I remember feeling weightless, like I was being crushed, fried and hosed down all at the same time.” “There was a blinding flash, a jaw-rattling boom!, and our car exploded. The metal blade hit her shoulder and passed clean through her body as if she were made of water. I did the only thing that came naturally: I swung the sword. “She snarled, ‘Die, honey!’ And she flew right at me.

It turns out Percy’s teacher is a monster in disguise.

Percy is taught in class how Kronos ate his children “And later, when Zeus grew up, he tricked his dad, Kronos, into barfing up his brothers and sisters.”.

Dionysus is on probation because he, “took a fancy to a wood nymph who had been declared off-limits.”.

There is a lot of fighting with monsters, but asides from that this book is friendly to younger readers.

The Lightning Thief is an enjoyable adventure that will keep readers engaged. He soon learns that his father is on the brink of war with Zeus and that he may be the only one who can stop it. To protect himself, Percy goes to Camp Half-blood, where he learns sword fighting, archery, and a myriad of other skills that he will need to survive. He is the son of the Greek god Poseidon, which makes him a half-blood. Because no matter where he goes, or how good he tries to be, something always goes wrong.Īt the end of sixth grade, Percy figures out why is life has always been so difficult.

Pretty much any school that will take him. Overall "Oz: The Great and Powerful" is a fun experience that I look forward to seeing again and, if you have kids, definitely watch this one with them.Percy’s life consists of him being moved from boarding school, to military school, to private school. This doesn't mean an adult won't enjoy it because there's definitely enjoyment to be had but it does mean there will be some eye rolls from time to time.

#PERCY JACKSON GRAPHIC NOVEL SNEAK PEEK MOVIE#

What really let's this movie down is it's script, being clearly aimed at children. Sam Raimi directed this movie and it shows, I really enjoyed it's look, albeit some strange cuts here and there. For the most part this movie looks astonishing, utilizing a lot of CGI to create this mystical and magical world, and, though it is noticeable at points, I was never really unimmersed from what was going on. The cast did a decent job, although I have to say James Franco knocked it out of the park, delivering a breathtaking performace that really made me care for his character. From that we follow the typical Disney storyline that, while it is oh so predictable, it is also extremely enjoyable (at least to me). The story is about a circus magician named Oz (James Franco) who, through the fantastic opening segment, we as the audience are told is a con-man earning a living fooling people. "Oz: The Great and Powerful" is the prequel to 1939's "The Wizard of Oz" that I was frankly not at all surprised by.