Need a Good Book for a Pre-Teen?

Every pre-teen and early teen I know is obsessed with this book:

Written by Rick Riordan, it’s the fourth book in a series (with one more book expected) and the kids tell me that it’s the most exciting of all.

Have a reluctant reader in your house? Show them this video:

Not mind blowing by any means, but it may at least get him/her interested.

You could also try this website, called simply Percy Jackson.

In the words of my son, “It’s a great book. Very exciting page turner. My favorite book. The whole series was intensely awesome.”

And my daughter? “These are the best books I’ve ever read. Especially Battle of the Labyrinth. Absolutely amazing. Really.”

And, hey, there’s even a summer camp modeled after the camp in the series (sold out this year, though).