Rick Riordan
The Percy Jackson stories tell the story of twelve-year-old Percy Jackson who discovers he is no ordinary boy, he is a demigod son of the Greek god Poseidon. While Riordan was writing the Percy Jackson books his son was being tested for learning difficulties – so Riordan wrote his Percy Jackson character to have ADHD and dyslexia too.
Riordan says writing Percy Jackson to have ADHD and dyslexia was his way of honouring all kids with these conditions. He says he wants to make sure kids know that it’s not a bad thing to be different, in fact, “Sometimes, it’s the mark of being very, very talented,” says Riordan.
As a child, Riordan was interested in Greek and Norse mythology. The first book Riordan read for pleasure was The Lord of the Rings.
Growing up Riordan was most interested in reading fantasy and science fiction books. When Riordan went to college he became interested in mysteries too. These influences are evident in Riordan’s fantasy novels for children.
Before becoming a full time writer, Riordan studied at the University of Texas and became an English and history teacher in San Francisco and Texas. Riordan writes books for children with the hope that his stories will get kids reading – and they have, his books have now sold tens of millions of copies around the world.
Riordan is the recipient of the Edgar Award, the Children’s Choice Book Awards’ Author of the Year, and is a two time winner of the Mark Twain Award. Riordan was born 5 June 1964 in San Antonia, Texas. He lives in Boston with his family.
Percy Jackson and The Olympians Series Audiobooks by Rick Riordan
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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief
- Percy Jackson, Book 1
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Jesse Bernstein
- Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall1,176
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Performance988
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Story987
Brought to you by Puffin. The first audiobook in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Discover the story behind the Disney+ series. HALF BOY - HALF GOD - ALL HERO. Look, I never asked to be the son of a Greek god. I was just a normal kid. . . until I accidentally vaporized my...
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Fantastic and well placed
- By Jake on 07-09-2018
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Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters
- Percy Jackson, Book 2
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Jesse Bernstein
- Length: 7 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall721
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Performance601
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Story600
Brought to you by Puffin. The second audiobook in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Discover the story behind the Disney+ series. HALF BOY - HALF GOD - ALL HERO. I've almost made it a year without one of my teachers turning into a monster. Just one more day to go. Surely...
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RIORDAN IS A GENIUS
- By Anonymous on 17-06-2018
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Percy Jackson and the Titan's Curse
- Percy Jackson, Book 3
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Jesse Bernstein
- Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall688
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Performance574
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Story575
Brought to you by Puffin. The third audiobook in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Discover the story behind the Disney+ series. HALF BOY - HALF GOD - ALL HERO. It's not every day you find yourself in combat with a half-lion, half human. . . Percy Jackson has a lot on his...
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voice actor is terrible
- By daniel on 04-07-2019
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Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth
- Percy Jackson, Book 4
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Jesse Bernstein
- Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall517
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Performance423
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Story423
Brought to you by Penguin. The fourth audiobook in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Discover the story behind the Disney+ series. HALF BOY - HALF GOD - ALL HERO. SURE, AS A DEMIGOD I’VE HAD MY FAIR SHARE OF NEAR-DEATH DISASTERS. BUT HEY, I’M STILL HERE TO TELL THE TALE...
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kids loved it. interesting way to talk about greek
- By Science saves on 25-10-2017
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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief
- Percy Jackson, Book 1
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Jesse Bernstein
- Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall1,176
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Performance988
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Story987
Brought to you by Puffin. The first audiobook in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Discover the story behind the Disney+ series. HALF BOY - HALF GOD - ALL HERO. Look, I never asked to be the son of a Greek god. I was just a normal kid. . . until I accidentally vaporized my...
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Fantastic and well placed
- By Jake on 07-09-2018
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Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters
- Percy Jackson, Book 2
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Jesse Bernstein
- Length: 7 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall721
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Performance601
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Story600
Brought to you by Puffin. The second audiobook in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Discover the story behind the Disney+ series. HALF BOY - HALF GOD - ALL HERO. I've almost made it a year without one of my teachers turning into a monster. Just one more day to go. Surely...
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RIORDAN IS A GENIUS
- By Anonymous on 17-06-2018
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Percy Jackson and the Titan's Curse
- Percy Jackson, Book 3
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Jesse Bernstein
- Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall688
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Performance574
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Story575
Brought to you by Puffin. The third audiobook in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Discover the story behind the Disney+ series. HALF BOY - HALF GOD - ALL HERO. It's not every day you find yourself in combat with a half-lion, half human. . . Percy Jackson has a lot on his...
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voice actor is terrible
- By daniel on 04-07-2019
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Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth
- Percy Jackson, Book 4
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Jesse Bernstein
- Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall517
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Performance423
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Story423
Brought to you by Penguin. The fourth audiobook in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Discover the story behind the Disney+ series. HALF BOY - HALF GOD - ALL HERO. SURE, AS A DEMIGOD I’VE HAD MY FAIR SHARE OF NEAR-DEATH DISASTERS. BUT HEY, I’M STILL HERE TO TELL THE TALE...
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kids loved it. interesting way to talk about greek
- By Science saves on 25-10-2017
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Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian
- Percy Jackson, Book 5
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Jesse Bernstein
- Length: 11 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall523
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Performance437
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Story437
Brought to you by Puffin. The fifth audiobook in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Discover the story behind the Disney+ series. HALF BOY - HALF GOD - ALL HERO. FOR ME, THE END OF THE WORLD STARTED WHEN A PEGASUS LANDED ON OUR CAR . . According to an ancient prophesy, one...
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Good book
- By Amazon Customer on 02-03-2018
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Percy Jackson and the Greek Heroes
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Jesse Bernstein
- Length: 15 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall139
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Performance116
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Story115
Brought to you by Puffin. IF YOU LIKE POISONINGS, BETRAYALS, MUTILATIONS, MURDERS AND FLESH-EATING FARMYARD ANIMALS, KEEP READING . . . In this gripping follow-up to Percy Jackson and the Greek Gods, demigod Percy Jackson tells the stories of twelve of the original Greek heroes in all their gory...
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A fun beggining to greek myths
- By Julia A on 30-06-2020
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Percy Jackson and the Greek Gods
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Jesse Bernstein
- Length: 12 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall177
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Performance144
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Story144
Brought to you by Puffin. "If you like horror shows, bloodbaths, lying, stealing, backstabbing and cannibalism, then read on..." Who could tell the true stories of the gods and goddesses of Olympus better than modern-day demigod Percy Jackson? In this action-packed tour of Greek mythology, Percy...
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mythology
- By Anonymous on 08-09-2020
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The Hidden Oracle (The Trials of Apollo Book 1)
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Robbie Daymond
- Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall335
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Performance279
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Story277
Brought to you by Puffin. The latest series from international bestselling author, Rick Riordan He was once an immortal God. Now, he's a teenage boy called Lester. Apollo has angered his father Zeus for the last time. So, how do you punish an immortal? By making him human. Obviously. Cast down...
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Kasty
- By Amazon Customer on 05-06-2018
The Heroes of Olympus and The Kane Chronicles Audiobooks
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The Lost Hero (Heroes of Olympus Book 1)
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Joshua Swanson
- Length: 16 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall428
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Performance353
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Story358
Brought to you by Puffin. An incredible, brand-new spin-off series from the best-selling creator of Percy Jackson. OLD ENEMIES AWAKEN AS CAMP HALF-BLOOD'S NEW ARRIVALS PREPARE FOR WAR When Jason, Piper and Leo crash land at Camp Half-Blood, they have no idea what to expect. Apparently this is...
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Best Books I Have Ever Read!
- By Jordyn D on 04-02-2018
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The Son of Neptune (Heroes of Olympus Book 2)
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Joshua Swanson
- Length: 13 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall425
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Performance347
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Story350
Brought to you by Puffin. The SECOND title in this number one, bestselling spin-off series from Percy Jackson creator, Rick Riordan. This crazy messed up world of gods and monsters is Percy Jackson's reality, which pretty much sucks for him. Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon, God of the Sea, has...
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Neptune babies
- By katie on 30-01-2026
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The Mark of Athena (Heroes of Olympus Book 3)
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Joshua Swanson
- Length: 15 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall376
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Performance302
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Story306
Brought to you by Puffin. The third audiobook in the bestselling spin off series from Percy Jackson and the Olympians - now a major Disney+ series! ONE FATAL PROPHECY. SEVEN BRAVE DEMIGODS. A QUEST TO FIND - AND CLOSE - THE DOORS OF DEATH. Annabeth felt as if someone had draped a cold washcloth...
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its really good
- By ryshell on 26-01-2018
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The House of Hades (Heroes of Olympus Book 4)
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Nick Chamian
- Length: 17 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall345
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Performance282
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Story284
Brought to you by Puffin. The House of Hades is the fourth audiobook in the bestselling Heroes of Olympus series, set in the action-packed world of Percy Jackson. The stakes have never been higher. If Percy Jackson and Annabeth fail in their quest, there'll be hell on Earth. Literally. Wandering...
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thrilling
- By John on 09-11-2016
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The Lost Hero (Heroes of Olympus Book 1)
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Joshua Swanson
- Length: 16 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall428
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Performance353
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Story358
Brought to you by Puffin. An incredible, brand-new spin-off series from the best-selling creator of Percy Jackson. OLD ENEMIES AWAKEN AS CAMP HALF-BLOOD'S NEW ARRIVALS PREPARE FOR WAR When Jason, Piper and Leo crash land at Camp Half-Blood, they have no idea what to expect. Apparently this is...
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Best Books I Have Ever Read!
- By Jordyn D on 04-02-2018
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The Son of Neptune (Heroes of Olympus Book 2)
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Joshua Swanson
- Length: 13 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall425
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Performance347
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Story350
Brought to you by Puffin. The SECOND title in this number one, bestselling spin-off series from Percy Jackson creator, Rick Riordan. This crazy messed up world of gods and monsters is Percy Jackson's reality, which pretty much sucks for him. Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon, God of the Sea, has...
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Neptune babies
- By katie on 30-01-2026
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The Mark of Athena (Heroes of Olympus Book 3)
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Joshua Swanson
- Length: 15 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall376
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Performance302
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Story306
Brought to you by Puffin. The third audiobook in the bestselling spin off series from Percy Jackson and the Olympians - now a major Disney+ series! ONE FATAL PROPHECY. SEVEN BRAVE DEMIGODS. A QUEST TO FIND - AND CLOSE - THE DOORS OF DEATH. Annabeth felt as if someone had draped a cold washcloth...
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its really good
- By ryshell on 26-01-2018
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The House of Hades (Heroes of Olympus Book 4)
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Nick Chamian
- Length: 17 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall345
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Performance282
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Story284
Brought to you by Puffin. The House of Hades is the fourth audiobook in the bestselling Heroes of Olympus series, set in the action-packed world of Percy Jackson. The stakes have never been higher. If Percy Jackson and Annabeth fail in their quest, there'll be hell on Earth. Literally. Wandering...
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thrilling
- By John on 09-11-2016
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The Blood of Olympus (Heroes of Olympus Book 5)
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Nick Chamian
- Length: 14 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall375
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Performance315
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Story315
Brought to you by Penguin. The fifth audiobook in the bestselling spin off series from Percy Jackson and the Olympians - now a major Disney+ series! Though the Greek and Roman crew members of the Argo II have made progress in their many quests, they still seem no closer to defeating the earth...
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I'm so excited for Trials of Apollo
- By Cyndi Marr on 20-10-2017
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The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles Book 1)
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Jane Collingwood, Joseph May
- Length: 13 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall161
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Performance135
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Story135
Brought to you by Puffin. The Red Pyramid: the first audiobook in Rick Riordan's The Kane Chronicles. Percy Jackson fought Greek Gods. Now the Gods of Egypt are waking in the modern world... 'I GUESS IT STARTED THE NIGHT OUR DAD BLEW UP THE BRITISH MUSEUM . . .' CARTER AND SADIE KANE'S dad is a...
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Inconsistent voicing for other characters
- By Amazon Customer on 07-11-2017
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The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles Book 2)
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Jane Collingwood, Joseph May
- Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall116
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Performance100
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Story100
Brought to you by Puffin. The unabridged audiobook edition of The Kane Chronicles: The Throne of Fire, read by Joseph May and Jane Collingwood. Ever since the gods of Ancient Egypt were unleashed on the modern world, Carter Kane and his sister, Sadie, have been in big trouble. As descendants of...
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I love it
- By Linda on 31-05-2023
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The Serpent's Shadow (The Kane Chronicles Book 3)
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Jane Collingwood, Joseph May
- Length: 10 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall115
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Performance99
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Story99
Brought to you by Puffin. The unabridged audiobook edition of The Kane Chronicles: The Serpent's Shadow, read by Joseph May and Jane Collingwood. CARTER AND SADIE KANE, descendants of the magical House of Life, are in pretty big trouble. Despite their bravest efforts, Apophis, the giant snake of...
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Bussing book I loved it wish there was more of them so sorry I finished it
- By X on 31-05-2023
Magnus Chase and Percy Jackson Audiobooks for Young Readers
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Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor (Book 2)
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Kieran Culkin
- Length: 10 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall211
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Performance184
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Story184
Brought to you by Puffin. The second audiobook in this number one, bestselling series from the creator of Percy Jackson. Thor's hammer is missing again. The thunder god has a habit of misplacing his weapon - which happens to be the mightiest force in the Nine Worlds. But this time the hammer...
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Great story
- By Jane on 22-01-2017
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Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer (Book 1)
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Christopher Guetig
- Length: 15 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall241
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Performance215
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Story214
Brought to you by Puffin. The first audiobook in the incredible new series from the author of Percy Jackson, the Kane Chronicles and Heroes of Olympus. My name is Magnus Chase. I'm orphaned and living rough on the streets of Boston. And things are about to get much worse. My day started out...
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didnt know how to pronouce words!
- By astrid on 27-07-2016
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Percy Jackson and the Greek Heroes
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Jesse Bernstein
- Length: 15 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall139
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Performance116
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Story115
Brought to you by Puffin. IF YOU LIKE POISONINGS, BETRAYALS, MUTILATIONS, MURDERS AND FLESH-EATING FARMYARD ANIMALS, KEEP READING . . . In this gripping follow-up to Percy Jackson and the Greek Gods, demigod Percy Jackson tells the stories of twelve of the original Greek heroes in all their gory...
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A fun beggining to greek myths
- By Julia A on 30-06-2020
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Percy Jackson and the Greek Gods
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Jesse Bernstein
- Length: 12 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall177
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Performance144
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Story144
Brought to you by Puffin. "If you like horror shows, bloodbaths, lying, stealing, backstabbing and cannibalism, then read on..." Who could tell the true stories of the gods and goddesses of Olympus better than modern-day demigod Percy Jackson? In this action-packed tour of Greek mythology, Percy...
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mythology
- By Anonymous on 08-09-2020
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Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor (Book 2)
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Kieran Culkin
- Length: 10 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall211
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Performance184
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Story184
Brought to you by Puffin. The second audiobook in this number one, bestselling series from the creator of Percy Jackson. Thor's hammer is missing again. The thunder god has a habit of misplacing his weapon - which happens to be the mightiest force in the Nine Worlds. But this time the hammer...
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Great story
- By Jane on 22-01-2017
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Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer (Book 1)
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Christopher Guetig
- Length: 15 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall241
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Performance215
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Story214
Brought to you by Puffin. The first audiobook in the incredible new series from the author of Percy Jackson, the Kane Chronicles and Heroes of Olympus. My name is Magnus Chase. I'm orphaned and living rough on the streets of Boston. And things are about to get much worse. My day started out...
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didnt know how to pronouce words!
- By astrid on 27-07-2016
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Percy Jackson and the Greek Heroes
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Jesse Bernstein
- Length: 15 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall139
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Performance116
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Story115
Brought to you by Puffin. IF YOU LIKE POISONINGS, BETRAYALS, MUTILATIONS, MURDERS AND FLESH-EATING FARMYARD ANIMALS, KEEP READING . . . In this gripping follow-up to Percy Jackson and the Greek Gods, demigod Percy Jackson tells the stories of twelve of the original Greek heroes in all their gory...
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A fun beggining to greek myths
- By Julia A on 30-06-2020
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Percy Jackson and the Greek Gods
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Jesse Bernstein
- Length: 12 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall177
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Performance144
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Story144
Brought to you by Puffin. "If you like horror shows, bloodbaths, lying, stealing, backstabbing and cannibalism, then read on..." Who could tell the true stories of the gods and goddesses of Olympus better than modern-day demigod Percy Jackson? In this action-packed tour of Greek mythology, Percy...
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mythology
- By Anonymous on 08-09-2020