From Percy Jackson: Camp Half-Blood Confidential (An Official Rick Riordan Companion Book)
Your Real Guide to the Demigod Training Camp
by Rick Riordan
Disney-Hyperion 2017
Great fit for 5th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- belonging
- identity
- teamwork
- courage
- humor
- Greek mythology
- found family
About this book
This in-world guide to Camp Half-Blood invites readers behind the magical borders of Percy Jackson’s training ground for demigods. Through letters, lists, and laugh-out-loud reports from campers and staff, newbies learn about cabins, landmarks, and what it really takes to survive capture the flag. It’s packed with humor, mythology fun, and insider details fans love, while remaining friendly to newcomers. Perfect for middle-grade readers who enjoy fast, funny, bite-sized entries and a rich world to explore.
Setting: Camp Half-Blood on Long Island, present day
Frequently Asked Questions
Is From Percy Jackson: Camp Half-Blood Confidential (An Official Rick Riordan Companion Book) right for my child?
Yes — From Percy Jackson: Camp Half-Blood Confidential (An Official Rick Riordan Companion Book) is a great fit for 5th grade. The reading level is AR 5.2, which is typical for 5th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include friendship, belonging, identity.
How long does it take to read From Percy Jackson: Camp Half-Blood Confidential (An Official Rick Riordan Companion Book)?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, From Percy Jackson: Camp Half-Blood Confidential (An Official Rick Riordan Companion Book) takes around 2.7h to finish. The book has 27,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does From Percy Jackson: Camp Half-Blood Confidential (An Official Rick Riordan Companion Book) have an AR quiz?
Yes — From Percy Jackson: Camp Half-Blood Confidential (An Official Rick Riordan Companion Book) has an AR quiz available, worth 3 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is From Percy Jackson: Camp Half-Blood Confidential (An Official Rick Riordan Companion Book)?
From Percy Jackson: Camp Half-Blood Confidential (An Official Rick Riordan Companion Book) has an AR reading level of 5.2, which places it at a 5th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.