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The Sea of Monsters: Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Book 2 Audiobook
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In this dynamic sequel to The Lightning Thief, Percy Jackson is sent on yet another whirling adventure across the world of Greek mythology. Percy discovers in the first book that he is not just an average teenage boy, but is actually a demigod and the lost son of the great Poseidon. He is introduced to this new world of myth and legend, and expected to step in as the demigod that he is. Here, in The Sea of Monsters, we find our hero gaining confidence and reputation as he continues to mature in this strange realm.
This sequel presents Percy with two major challenges. First, his friend Grover (a Satyr) has been taken captive by a Cyclops and is in desperate need of saving. Second, Thalia (a demigod previously transformed into a pine tree) is dying and needs the long-lost Golden Fleece in order to be revived. Percy realizes, through a series of dreams, that Grover may have found the Golden Fleece. So, along with his fellow demigod friends Tyson and Annabeth, Jackson sets out to rescue Grover and recover the Fleece from the Sea of Monsters, the treacherous place where Grover is trapped. Along the way, the company encounters a number of unsavory characters, old and new, and fall into dangers fitting for the mythos from which this epic tale is derived.
Rick Riordan is a highly praised American author, best known for this very series. He has also written a similar series focused on Egyptian mythology, and is currently writing a second series inspired by Percy Jackson called Heroes of Olympus. He has also co-written several works and overseen spin-off projects of his Percy Jackson work.
"Oh, was this one fun! I really liked the addition of Tyson to the gang and the way the gang is forced to work with each other in new ways, incorporating the talents of others. Also it's nice to see that now Percy knows he's a hero-in-training some of his negative behaviors/struggles in school seem to have...been outgrown? This book required a lot of growth for Percy, and I enjoyed it. Gotta admit the twist ending was cool."
— Creative (4 out of 5 stars)
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A New York Times bestseller
The Sea of Monsters Listener Reviews
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barbara riffel, 8/1/2024
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Philip Stender, 4/3/2023
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Ahra Cho, 3/13/2023
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Paige Buonocore, 12/1/2022
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" Another wonderful read by Rick Riordan. The kids especially enjoyed the inclusion of the Tyson character. "
— Fives, 2/9/2014 -
" Poor Grover, then again, he is part goat. "
— Sarah, 2/4/2014 -
" Great book in all, but this book just seems like the Lightning thief with different quests. The only difference is that Percy recognizes the Greek world he is in, really. "
— Twicky, 1/23/2014 -
" Great modern interpretations of classic great myths in this one, especially the Circe section. I loved the character Tyson. "
— Molly, 1/22/2014 -
" I had forgotten how young Percy and his friends were. Probably the fault of the movie. Anyway. I liked it, it was a fun read. Percy's issues and language seemed age and situationally appropriate. The ending was not a surprise to me. But I think the next book will be interesting. Also I think Tyson is a great character addition. I am now all ready to watch this movie whenever it will come out. "
— Sonja, 1/19/2014 -
" Very interesting! Just too exciting! "
— Rebeca, 1/14/2014 -
" Another one in the series. "
— Jasmine, 1/6/2014 -
" I must say, Sea of Monsters was not as action packed as the Lightning Thief but I didn't care that much because Percy was still as funny, relateable and adorable as ever. I still consider this a MUST READ! "
— Book, 12/31/2013 -
" From the very beginning of the book, the is a lot of emotion, action, and surprises. "
— Lucero, 12/18/2013 -
" My favorite book so far in the series <3 "
— Claire, 11/28/2013 -
" so good!! read in like 4 hours. "
— Lindsay, 10/25/2013 -
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Nick McMillan, 4/13/2013
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" It was pretty good but I think it was a little short and did not have enough details. Other books awesome but Rick do you reallly have to end every single one of them with a cliffhanger!?!?!?! "
— Wesley, 1/19/2013 -
" It was really amazing and fascinating at the Luke on deck part. "
— Serena, 10/31/2012 -
" Not as awesome as the first book, but still pretty spectacular. Starting Book #3 this afternoon! "
— Mandy, 3/30/2012 -
" Recommendation from my son, and am loving it! Action packed and more than a little funny! "
— Rupali, 3/23/2012 -
" I think I like this one more than the first one. "
— Karolina, 1/8/2012 -
" I don't think it was as well written as the first book. But still a fun read! "
— Adrienne, 11/19/2011 -
" 2nd BEST ONE!!! AFTER SEA OF MONSTER! :) "
— Eliana, 5/24/2011 -
" This book was probably my favorite out of the whole series. There is lots of battles and there is a very big lesson. "
— Ryan, 5/24/2011 -
" This was an amazing ending to a great series "
— Auden, 5/22/2011 -
" An amazing last book! Suspenseful, exciting, romantic... LOVED IT! "
— Alisyn, 5/21/2011 -
" Great book with a plot twist! "
— Fawnshine, 5/20/2011 -
" It was really exciting "
— Olivia, 5/20/2011 -
" An amazing way to finish one of the best series I have ever read. "
— Mackenzie, 5/19/2011 -
" Fourth book of the series and yep, an awesome read! "
— Dameon, 5/17/2011 -
" THis book is the best book out of the whole series of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. THis book has a lot of action and drama in the book and that I hope whoever is reading this book not only like it or really like it but I want the to love it. "
— Mas5thgrade2011, 5/17/2011 -
" AWESOME!! LOVED IT LOVED IT LOVED IT! Anymore books comeing out from this series? "
— Kate, 5/16/2011
About Rick Riordan
Rick Riordan (he/him), dubbed “storyteller of the gods” by Publishers Weekly, is the author of five New York Times #1 bestselling middle grade series with millions of copies sold throughout the world, including the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, now the basis for a live-action series on Disney+. He is also the publisher of an imprint at Disney Hyperion called Rick Riordan Presents, dedicated to finding other authors of highly entertaining fiction based on world cultures and mythologies. Follow his news at RickRiordan.com.
About Jesse Bernstein
Jesse Bernstein is an audiobook narrator and winner of seven AudioFile Earphones Awards. His many works include The Battle of the Labyrinth, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Girls, Chasing Windmills, and Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson Series.