Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Sword of Hades
by Rick Riordan
Disney Hyperion Digital 2023
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- courage
- loyalty and family
- teamwork
- choices and consequences
- good vs. evil
- identity and belonging
- mythology and the afterlife
About this book
When Persephone calls for help, Percy Jackson teams up with Thalia Grace and Nico di Angelo for a high-stakes mission in the Underworld: recover Hades’s stolen sword before it empowers the wrong hands. Their quest charges through daimons, restless spirits, and a vengeful Titan, testing their courage and teamwork at every turn. Fast-paced and packed with Greek-myth action, this short adventure is perfect for fans looking for a quick, exciting read between the main series books. Ideal for middle-grade readers who love humor, danger, and loyal friends facing impossible odds.
Setting: The Underworld beneath the modern-day world; contemporary United States
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Sword of Hades right for my child?
Yes — Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Sword of Hades is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.2, which is typical for 4th 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 courage, loyalty and family, teamwork.
How long does it take to read Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Sword of Hades?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Sword of Hades takes around 1.2h to finish. The book has 11,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Sword of Hades have an AR quiz?
Yes — Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Sword of Hades has an AR quiz available, worth 1 point. 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 Sword of Hades?
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Sword of Hades has an AR reading level of 4.2, which places it at a 4th 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.