87 pages • 2 hours read
Rick RiordanThe Sea of Monsters
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2006A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Sea of Monsters continues Percy Jackson’s adventures as he joins Annabeth Chase and newcomer Tyson in a quest to save Camp Half Blood by retrieving the Golden Fleece from the Sea of Monsters. Battling mythical creatures and rival forces, they confront treacherous seas and cunning enemies, including Luke Castellan, who poisoned the camp's magical borders under orders from Kronos.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan delights readers with its inventive blend of Greek mythology and modern adventure, offering humor and fast-paced action. While some critique the predictability and thin character development, the engaging plot and witty narrative make it a compelling sequel in the Percy Jackson series.
Who Should Read The Sea of Monsters?
Fans of fast-paced fantasy, mythology, and adventure, particularly those who enjoyed Harry Potter and Percy Jackson & The Olympians, will relish The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan. Ideal for middle-grade readers, it combines humor, relatable protagonists, and gripping quests within a modern take on Greek mythology.
RecommendedReading Age
9-12yearsLexile Level
GN400LBook Details
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Fantasy
Mythology
Relationships
Arts / Culture
Parenting
Emotions/Behavior: Love
Natural World: Appearance & Reality
Values/Ideas: Order & Chaos