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Kid’s Review by Arianna (age 9 years, 10 months)

THE MARK OF ATHENA – by Rick Riordan

Goodreads Blurb

Annabeth is terrified. Just when she’s about to be reunited with Percy—after six months of being apart, thanks to Hera—it looks like Camp Jupiter is preparing for war. As Annabeth and her friends Jason, Piper, and Leo fly in on the Argo II, she can’t blame the Roman demigods for thinking the ship is a Greek weapon. With its steaming bronze dragon masthead, Leo’s fantastical creation doesn’t appear friendly. Annabeth hopes that the sight of their praetor Jason on deck will reassure the Romans that the visitors from Camp Half-Blood are coming in peace.

And that’s only one of her worries. In her pocket Annabeth carries a gift from her mother that came with an unnerving demand: Follow the Mark of Athena. Avenge me. Annabeth already feels weighed down by the prophecy that will send seven demigods on a quest to find—and close— the Doors of Death. What more does Athena want from her?

Annabeth’s biggest fear, though, is that Percy might have changed. What if he’s now attached to Roman ways? Does he still need his old friends? As the daughter of the goddess of war and wisdom, Annabeth knows she was born to be a leader, but never again does she want to be without Seaweed Brain by her side.

Narrated by four different demigods, The Mark of Athena is an unforgettable journey across land and sea to Rome, where important discoveries, surprising sacrifices, and unspeakable horrors await. Climb aboard the Argo II, if you dare. . . .

In The Son of Neptune, Percy, Hazel, and Frank met in Camp Jupiter, the Roman equivalent of Camp Halfblood, and traveled to the land beyond the gods to complete a dangerous quest. The third book in the Heroes of Olympus series will unite them with Jason, Piper, and Leo. But they number only six–who will complete the Prophecy of Seven?

The Greek and Roman demigods will have to cooperate in order to defeat the giants released by the Earth Mother, Gaea. Then they will have to sail together to the ancient land to find the Doors of Death. What exactly are the Doors of Death? Much of the prophesy remains a mystery. . . . With old friends and new friends joining forces, a marvelous ship, fearsome foes, and an exotic setting, The Mark of Athena promises to be another unforgettable adventure by master storyteller Rick Riordan.

Arianna’s Review

**BEEP BEEP – SPOILER ALERT**

Annebeth, Percy, Jason, Piper, Hazel, Leo and Frank go on a quest to make sure there is not another war that starts with the Romans and the Greeks. Then a bad spirit who is one of Gaea’s forces takes over Leo and makes the Romans want to destroy them so they flee and the Romans go after them. They go half-way around
the world.

When they go into The Pillars of Hercules, it becomes more and more dangerous. When they get to Rome they rescue Nico, Hazel’s brother, while Annebeth is following the mark of Athena. When Annebeth succeeds following the mark of Athena, her and Percy fall into the underworld and the crew must close
the doors of death.

My favorite part was when they beat the giants because they completed their quest.

I recommend this book for ages 7 and up and I give it 5 out of 5 stars.

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