A quirky take on Greek mythology with a narrator who will make you laugh out loud!. rick riodan is a talented author and i highly recommend this book to all kids of all ages. i was very surprised that i picked up facts that were hidden among the humor that have helped me on tests. for me it was a fifteen minute or less read but I've gone back and read it over and over again! My absolute favorite series and i also recommend my other tied for first favorites series Harry Potter series,Hunger games series, Divergent series and Miss Penegrines home for peculiar children series as well Rick riodan is genius. I LOVE his books