Who is Percy Jackson and what does the reader know about him as the book opens. Can you tell that there have been other books in this series? If so, how do you know? Do you feel that this story starts in a good place? Why or why not?

Percy Jackson is the hero in a number of books by this author. Each book in the series builds upon the book before it and continues in the next installment of the series. Do you feel that this book is a good stand alone story? Why or why not? If you had never heard of Percy Jackson, or the book series, would you feel satisfied at the end of this book? Why or why not?

Hazel is a unique girl. She was born as a demigod and has some very special abilities. Why is Hazel...