Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods
(A BRAND NEW PERCY JACKSON ADVENTURE)
by Rick Riordan
Random House 2023
Easy read — content targets 6th grade and up
Reading level 5.2 (5th grade) but themes aimed at ages 11+
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Genre
Themes
- friendship and loyalty
- coming of age
- identity and responsibility
- balancing ordinary life with heroism
- family and found family
- courage and sacrifice
- Greek mythology in the modern world
- humor in adversity
About this book
Back in first-person form, Percy Jackson returns for a new quest during his senior year. Hoping for a normal path to college recommendations from the gods, Percy must retrieve Ganymede’s stolen chalice before it falls into mortal hands and grants godlike power to anyone who drinks from it. With Annabeth and Grover at his side, Percy navigates modern-day school stress, mythic mishaps, and classic monster battles in a fast, funny adventure set after the original Olympians series.
Setting: Modern-day New York City (Percy’s high school, Manhattan), Camp Half-Blood (Long Island), and assorted mythic locales tied to Ganymede’s chalice
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods right for my child?
It depends — here's what to consider for Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods. The reading level is AR 5.2, which is typical for 5th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades Plus (6+), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 11+ (6th grade and up). Themes include friendship and loyalty, coming of age, identity and responsibility.
How long does it take to read Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods takes around 6.5h to finish. The book has 64,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods have an AR quiz?
Yes — Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods has an AR quiz available, worth 9 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 Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods?
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods has an AR reading level of 5.2, which places it at a 5th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades Plus (6+) — 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.