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The Demigod Files

Pages
164
Published
2010
Language
English

Synopsis

A companion volume to the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, presented as an in-world dossier compiled for demigods. Rather than a full novel, it collects three original short stories starring Percy Jackson and his friends, alongside bonus extras that flesh out the world of Camp Half-Blood. In "Percy Jackson and the Stolen Chariot," Percy and Clarisse race to recover Ares's war chariot; in "Percy Jackson and the Bronze Dragon," Percy, Annabeth, and Beckendorf take part in a deadly capture-the-flag game; and in "Percy Jackson and the Sword of Hades," Persephone sends Percy, Thalia, and Nico into the Underworld to retrieve Hades's newly forged sword before it falls into the wrong hands. Between the stories, the book offers comic faux-interviews with characters such as Grover and Clarisse, plus a map of Camp Half-Blood, an illustrated look at the contents of Annabeth's trunk, demigod-themed puzzles including a crossword and a word search, and a short sneak peek at The Last Olympian. The three stories slot into gaps between the main novels, so they read best for fans who already know the series. Compact and extras-driven, The Demigod Files is a companion collection rather than a main-series installment, ideal for readers who want a little more time at Camp Half-Blood.

About the author

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Rick Riordan

An American author born June 5, 1964, in San Antonio, Texas, Rick Riordan writes mythology-based fiction for young readers. Before his publishing career, he taught English and history at public and private middle schools in San Antonio and the San Francisco Bay Area for fifteen years. While teaching, he wrote the adult Tres Navarre mystery series, which won the top three national mystery awards: the Edgar, the Anthony, and the Shamus. Percy Jackson originated as a bedtime story Riordan invented...

Characters

Percy JacksonProtagonist

Stars in all three short stories as the demigod son of Poseidon.

Annabeth ChaseSupporting

Daughter of Athena who joins Percy in the capture-the-flag story.

Clarisse La RueSupporting

Daughter of Ares who teams with Percy to recover her father's chariot.

Thalia GraceSupporting

Daughter of Zeus and Hunter of Artemis on the Underworld quest in 'The Sword of Hades.'

Nico di AngeloSupporting

Son of Hades who accompanies Percy and Thalia to retrieve Hades's sword.

All characters in The Demigod Files

Frequently asked questions

  • What stories are in The Demigod Files?

    It contains three original Percy Jackson short stories: 'Percy Jackson and the Stolen Chariot,' 'Percy Jackson and the Bronze Dragon,' and 'Percy Jackson and the Sword of Hades.'

  • Is The Demigod Files a full novel?

    No. It is a companion collection of short stories plus extras like character interviews, a Camp Half-Blood map, puzzles, and a sneak peek at The Last Olympian, not a main-series novel.

  • What extras does the book include?

    Besides the stories it includes comic interviews with characters such as Grover and Clarisse, a map of Camp Half-Blood, illustrations of Annabeth's trunk, a crossword, and a word search.

  • What happens in 'The Sword of Hades'?

    Persephone summons Percy, Thalia, and Nico to the Underworld to retrieve Hades's newly forged sword before it falls into the wrong hands.

  • When was The Demigod Files released?

    It was published on February 10, 2009, as a companion to the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series.

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