The Battle of the Labyrinth
by Rick Riordan · Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 4 series · Grade 4-8 · Ages Ages 9-12
Percy Jackson is trying to have a normal summer, but trouble finds him fast. When he and his friends discover that the magical Labyrinth may be used to attack Camp Half-Blood, they set out on a dangerous quest to find a way through it first.
Key vocabulary
A labyrinth is a giant maze with many twisting paths. It can be very hard to find your way out.
A demigod is a person who has one human parent and one godly parent. In the story, demigods have special powers and big challenges.
A quest is an important journey to do something difficult. Heroes often go on quests to help others or solve a problem.
A prophecy is a message about something that may happen in the future. It can be mysterious and hard to understand.
An oracle is someone who gives prophecies or special messages. In myths, people listen carefully to an oracle’s words.
A mortal is a living person who can grow old and die. Regular humans are mortals.
Immortal means living forever. Many gods in myths are immortal.
A forge is a place where metal is heated and shaped into tools or weapons. A blacksmith might use a forge to make something strong.