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Host your own Olympian day with a<br />
Mythomagic Party!<br />
An EVENT KIT for <strong>the</strong><br />
PERCY JACKSON THE OLYMPIANS series<br />
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A NOTE FROM RICK RIORDAN<br />
Dear Bookseller:<br />
<strong>Percy</strong>’s biggest battle ever looms over Camp Half-Blood,<br />
<strong>and</strong> it is up to <strong>Percy</strong> <strong>and</strong> his friends to hold Kronos <strong>and</strong> his<br />
minions at bay! Welcome to The <strong>Battle</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Labyrinth</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Mythomagic Party <strong>Event</strong> <strong>Kit</strong>!<br />
Many booksellers have reported great success in hosting <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
own “<strong>Percy</strong> Party,” <strong>and</strong> now you can, too. You will find<br />
everything you need for a truly Olympian in-store event,<br />
including reproducible activities, an event flyer, <strong>and</strong> a guide to <strong>the</strong><br />
gods. Best <strong>of</strong> all, you will find Mythomagic character icons that<br />
can be used as take-aways for trading <strong>and</strong> game-play for fans <strong>of</strong><br />
all ages.<br />
The <strong>Battle</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Labyrinth</strong> arrives on May 6, 2008, <strong>and</strong> is <strong>the</strong><br />
penultimate adventure in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Percy</strong> <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Olympians<br />
series. Thank you so much for recommending <strong>Percy</strong>’s past<br />
adventures to your customers. We believe you’ll find The <strong>Battle</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Labyrinth</strong> to be <strong>Percy</strong>’s most exciting, surprising,<br />
<strong>and</strong> rewarding odyssey yet!<br />
Regards,
TAbLE OF CONTENTS<br />
Setting <strong>the</strong> Stage for an Olympian <strong>Event</strong> ...........................2<br />
Draw Your Own Kampê Monster ......................................3<br />
Escape <strong>the</strong> <strong>Labyrinth</strong> ..........................................................4<br />
<strong>Percy</strong> <strong>Jackson</strong> Word Search .................................................5<br />
Twelve Olympian Gods + 2 ................................................6<br />
Olympian Crossword Puzzle ......................................7<br />
Improvisational Greek Theater ..........................8–9<br />
An Interview with Rick Riordan ....................10–11<br />
Answer Page ........................................................12<br />
<strong>Event</strong> Poster .........................................13
SETTINg THE STAgE<br />
FOr AN OLYMPIAN EVENT!<br />
Our suggestions for an a-MAZE-ing party!<br />
1) Dress <strong>the</strong> Part<br />
Invite guests to come in costume, dressed as <strong>the</strong>ir favorite <strong>Percy</strong> characters <strong>and</strong>/or Greek<br />
gods. Give a prize for <strong>the</strong> most original costume.<br />
2) Happy Birthday, <strong>Percy</strong>!<br />
Every year, <strong>Percy</strong>’s mom gives him a “blue” birthday party. Make your event<br />
blue for <strong>Percy</strong>.<br />
• Blue punch<br />
• Blue birthday cake<br />
• Blue corn chips<br />
• Blue dip (just a few drops <strong>of</strong> food coloring make any dip blue-licious!)<br />
As a special treat, find a Poseidon look-alike to come <strong>and</strong> dispense party favors based on<br />
a blue or Hawaiian <strong>the</strong>me, just like Santa Claus! (Be sure to use recyclable or washable plates<br />
<strong>and</strong> cups, to be kind to <strong>the</strong> environment!)<br />
3) Make Name Tags<br />
As your guests arrive, ask <strong>the</strong>m to fill out name tags. In <strong>the</strong> space provided, ask <strong>the</strong> guests also<br />
to indicate a magical godly gift, like Annabeth’s cap <strong>of</strong> invisibility, or <strong>Percy</strong>’s sword, that is<br />
transformed from an everyday object.<br />
4) Host a “Chariot Race”<br />
Go outside <strong>and</strong> have guests represent different “chariots” as <strong>the</strong>y run<br />
through a maze constructed <strong>of</strong> simple elements like chairs <strong>and</strong> boxes.<br />
Decorate <strong>the</strong> elements to represent traditional Greek objects such as<br />
vases, statues, horses, <strong>and</strong> chariots.<br />
5) <strong>Percy</strong> <strong>Jackson</strong> Trading Cards<br />
Enclosed you will find 20 sheets <strong>of</strong> trading cards (10 each <strong>of</strong><br />
2 sets). Cut <strong>the</strong>m up any way you like, <strong>and</strong> share with your<br />
participants. Encourage <strong>the</strong>m to trade <strong>and</strong> share like<br />
true Olympians!<br />
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DrAw YOur OwN KAMPE MONSTEr<br />
<strong>Percy</strong> describes Kampê, <strong>the</strong> jailer <strong>of</strong> Alcatraz, in <strong>the</strong> following words: “I got <strong>the</strong> feeling I was looking<br />
at something half formed, a monster so old it was from <strong>the</strong> beginning <strong>of</strong> time, before shapes had been<br />
fully defined.”<br />
THE quALITIES OF KAMPê:<br />
Beware! These qualities can change drastically, depending on how Kampê is feeling at any given time!<br />
• Dragon’s lower body, black <strong>and</strong> scaly, with enormous claws <strong>and</strong> barbed tail<br />
• Woman’s body from <strong>the</strong> waist up<br />
• Legs covered in sprouting snakes looking for something to bite<br />
• Hair like Medusa’s, also made <strong>of</strong> snakes<br />
• Around its waist, animal heads, constantly erupting—such as bear, lion, wolf —almost like a<br />
vicious, living belt<br />
Be creative! Mix it up! Make Kampê as horrible as possible!<br />
3
ESCAPE THE LAbYrINTH<br />
Make your way through <strong>the</strong> maze – but beware <strong>the</strong> monsters!<br />
(Solution on page 12.)<br />
4
Sphinx<br />
PErCY JACKSON wOrD SEArCH<br />
PERCY<br />
ANNABETH<br />
TYSON<br />
GROVER<br />
DAEDALuS<br />
GERYON<br />
Discover <strong>the</strong> hidden words lurking in this puzzle!<br />
(Solution on page 12.)<br />
BRIARES<br />
CHIRON<br />
HERA<br />
RACHEL<br />
SPHINx<br />
HELLHOuND<br />
KAMPê<br />
CALYPSO<br />
POSEIDON<br />
JANuS<br />
TYPHON<br />
KRONOS<br />
5<br />
PAN<br />
NICO<br />
LuKE<br />
LABYRINTH<br />
CLARISSE<br />
BACKBITER<br />
RIPTIDE<br />
MINOS<br />
TITAN<br />
OLYMPIANS<br />
RICK RIORDAN<br />
(The <strong>Percy</strong> Author!)<br />
Grover
THE TwELVE OLYMPIAN gODS + 2<br />
A h<strong>and</strong>y chart for all Olympians!<br />
gOD / gODDESS SPHErE OF CONTrOL ANIMAL / SYMbOL<br />
ZEuS sky eagle, lightning bolt<br />
HERA mo<strong>the</strong>rhood, marriage cow (mo<strong>the</strong>rly animal),<br />
lion, peacock<br />
POSEIDON sea, earthquakes horse, trident<br />
DEMETER agriculture red poppy, barley<br />
HEPHAESTuS blacksmiths anvil, quail (hops funny,<br />
like him)<br />
ATHENA wisdom, battle, useful arts owl<br />
APHRODITE love dove, magic belt<br />
(that makes men fall for her)<br />
ARES war wild boar, bloody spear<br />
APOLLO music, medicine, poetry, mouse, lyre<br />
archery, bachelors<br />
ARTEMIS maiden girls, hunting she-bear<br />
HERMES travelers, merchants, caduceus, winged helmet<br />
thieves, messengers <strong>and</strong> s<strong>and</strong>als<br />
DIONYSuS wine Tiger, grapes<br />
HESTIA home <strong>and</strong> hearth crane (gave up her<br />
council seat for Dionysus)<br />
HADES <strong>the</strong> underworld Helmet <strong>of</strong> terror<br />
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OLYMPIAN CrOSSwOrD PuzzLE<br />
Test your knowledge <strong>of</strong> <strong>Percy</strong> <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Olympians!<br />
(Solution on page 12.)<br />
ACrOSS<br />
2. Lord <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Dead<br />
5. The ____ Fates<br />
6. <strong>Percy</strong>’s best friend<br />
7. <strong>Percy</strong>’s half-bro<strong>the</strong>r Tyson is a ___<br />
11. This monster wears Fruit <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Loom underwear<br />
13. <strong>Percy</strong>’s cousin, daughter <strong>of</strong> Zeus<br />
14. <strong>Percy</strong> is entering this year at school<br />
16. <strong>Percy</strong> has <strong>the</strong> ability to control this element<br />
17. God <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Sea<br />
18. Hot-tempered female bully, daughter <strong>of</strong> Ares<br />
20. Ano<strong>the</strong>r name for a half-blood<br />
25. Also known as “The Kindly Ones”<br />
26. <strong>Percy</strong>’s mom loves food that is this color.<br />
28. <strong>Percy</strong>’s magical sword<br />
29. Annabeth’s hat makes her turn this<br />
30. Luke is <strong>the</strong> son <strong>of</strong> this god<br />
7<br />
DOwN<br />
1. <strong>Percy</strong>’s Birthday Month<br />
2. Wife <strong>of</strong> Zeus<br />
3. Titan Lord<br />
4. Lord <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Sky<br />
5. Dr._______ (evil manticore in The Titan’s Curse)<br />
8. Activities Director at <strong>the</strong> Camp<br />
9. Medusa’s hair is made <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se<br />
10. Camp visited by <strong>Percy</strong> <strong>and</strong> friends<br />
12. Annabeth is deathly afraid <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se creatures<br />
15. Nike is <strong>the</strong> goddess <strong>of</strong> _____<br />
19. Zeus’s mo<strong>the</strong>r<br />
21. Name <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> link <strong>Percy</strong> <strong>and</strong> Grover share<br />
22. Zeus, Poseidon, <strong>and</strong> Hades are all ____.<br />
23. Hydras have multiple ____<br />
24. Thalia had once been turned into a ______<br />
27. Aphrodite is <strong>the</strong> goddess <strong>of</strong> _____.
IMPrOVISATIONAL<br />
The story <strong>of</strong> Daedalus <strong>and</strong> Icarus is one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> most poignant in<br />
Greek mythology <strong>and</strong> plays an important part in The <strong>Battle</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Labyrinth</strong>. Pick your favorite retelling <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> myth <strong>and</strong> choose a cast<br />
<strong>and</strong> narrator. Create an improvisational <strong>the</strong>ater with your guests.<br />
Give everyone a sheet with character descriptions <strong>and</strong> an outcome,<br />
<strong>and</strong> watch <strong>the</strong> show!<br />
Daedalus<br />
Son <strong>of</strong> A<strong>the</strong>na. A brilliant inventor with a dreadful secret, he builds<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>Labyrinth</strong>, a maze, to contain <strong>the</strong> monstrous Minotaur. Daedalus<br />
is imprisoned in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Labyrinth</strong> <strong>and</strong>, knowing his only escape is by<br />
air, builds wings. He <strong>and</strong> his son, Icarus, escape, using <strong>the</strong> wings he<br />
has created. He warns Icarus not to fly too close to <strong>the</strong> sun, or <strong>the</strong><br />
beeswax holding <strong>the</strong> fea<strong>the</strong>rs will melt. Daedalus mourns when Icarus<br />
falls to his death.<br />
Minos<br />
King <strong>of</strong> Crete. He is a vengeful king, who is angry at Daedalus for<br />
helping his daughter, Ariadne, <strong>and</strong> Theseus escape <strong>the</strong> <strong>Labyrinth</strong><br />
after Theseus defeats <strong>the</strong> Minotaur. Minos imprisons Daedalus in <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Labyrinth</strong>.<br />
Icarus<br />
Son <strong>of</strong> Daedalus. Imprisoned with his fa<strong>the</strong>r, he escapes with his<br />
fa<strong>the</strong>r, using <strong>the</strong> wings his fa<strong>the</strong>r created. Freedom is sweet, <strong>and</strong> he<br />
flies too close to <strong>the</strong> sun, which loosens <strong>the</strong> fea<strong>the</strong>rs, causing Icarus<br />
to fall to his death.<br />
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grEEK THEATEr<br />
Daedalus <strong>and</strong> Icarus<br />
As told by thomAs bullfinch in THE AgE <strong>of</strong> fABlE<br />
The labyrinth from which Theseus escaped by means <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> clew <strong>of</strong> Ariadne was built by Daedalus,<br />
a most skilful artificer. It was an edifice with numberless winding passages <strong>and</strong> turnings opening into one<br />
ano<strong>the</strong>r, <strong>and</strong> seeming to have nei<strong>the</strong>r beginning nor end, like <strong>the</strong> river Mae<strong>and</strong>er, which returns on itself,<br />
<strong>and</strong> flows now onward, now backward, in its course to <strong>the</strong> sea. Daedalus built <strong>the</strong> labyrinth for King<br />
Minos, but afterwards lost <strong>the</strong> favor <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> king, <strong>and</strong> was shut up in a tower. He contrived to make his<br />
escape from his prison, but could not leave <strong>the</strong> isl<strong>and</strong> by sea, as <strong>the</strong> king kept strict watch on all <strong>the</strong> vessels,<br />
<strong>and</strong> permitted none to sail without being carefully searched.<br />
“Minos may control <strong>the</strong> l<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> sea,” said Daedalus, “but not <strong>the</strong> regions <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> air. I will try<br />
that way.” So he set to work to fabricate wings for himself <strong>and</strong> his young son Icarus. He wrought fea<strong>the</strong>rs<br />
toge<strong>the</strong>r, beginning with <strong>the</strong> smallest <strong>and</strong> adding larger, so as to form an increasing surface. The larger ones<br />
he secured with thread <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> smaller with wax, <strong>and</strong> gave <strong>the</strong> whole a gentle curvature like <strong>the</strong> wings <strong>of</strong><br />
a bird.<br />
Icarus, <strong>the</strong> boy, stood <strong>and</strong> looked on, sometimes running to ga<strong>the</strong>r up <strong>the</strong> fea<strong>the</strong>rs which <strong>the</strong> wind<br />
had blown away, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>n h<strong>and</strong>ling <strong>the</strong> wax <strong>and</strong> working it over with his fingers, by his play impeding his<br />
fa<strong>the</strong>r in his labors. When at last <strong>the</strong> work was done, <strong>the</strong> artist, waving his wings, found himself buoyed<br />
upward, <strong>and</strong> hung suspended, poising himself on <strong>the</strong> beaten air. He next equipped his son in <strong>the</strong> same<br />
manner <strong>and</strong> taught him how to fly, as a bird tempts her young ones from <strong>the</strong> l<strong>of</strong>ty nest into <strong>the</strong> air. When<br />
all was prepared for flight he said, “Icarus, my son, I charge you to keep at a moderate height, for if you fly<br />
too low <strong>the</strong> damp will clog your wings, <strong>and</strong> if too high <strong>the</strong> heat will melt <strong>the</strong>m. Keep near me <strong>and</strong> you will<br />
be safe.”<br />
While he gave him <strong>the</strong>se instructions <strong>and</strong> fitted <strong>the</strong> wings to his shoulders, <strong>the</strong> face <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> fa<strong>the</strong>r was<br />
wet with tears, <strong>and</strong> his h<strong>and</strong>s trembled. He kissed <strong>the</strong> boy, not knowing that it was for <strong>the</strong> last time. Then<br />
rising on his wings, he flew <strong>of</strong>f, encouraging him to follow, <strong>and</strong> looked back from his own flight to see how<br />
his son managed his wings.<br />
As <strong>the</strong>y flew <strong>the</strong> ploughman stopped his work to gaze, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> shepherd leaned on his staff <strong>and</strong><br />
watched <strong>the</strong>m, astonished at <strong>the</strong> sight, <strong>and</strong> thinking <strong>the</strong>y were gods who could thus cleave <strong>the</strong> air.<br />
They passed Samos <strong>and</strong> Delos on <strong>the</strong> left <strong>and</strong> Lebynthos on <strong>the</strong> right, when <strong>the</strong> boy, exulting in his<br />
career, began to leave <strong>the</strong> guidance <strong>of</strong> his companion <strong>and</strong> soar upward as if to reach heaven. The nearness<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> blazing sun s<strong>of</strong>tened <strong>the</strong> wax which held <strong>the</strong> fea<strong>the</strong>rs toge<strong>the</strong>r, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>y came <strong>of</strong>f. He fluttered with<br />
his arms, but no fea<strong>the</strong>rs remained to hold <strong>the</strong> air.<br />
While his mouth uttered cries to his fa<strong>the</strong>r it was submerged in <strong>the</strong> blue waters <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> sea which<br />
<strong>the</strong>nceforth was called by his name. His fa<strong>the</strong>r cried, “Icarus, Icarus, where are you?” At last he saw <strong>the</strong><br />
fea<strong>the</strong>rs floating on <strong>the</strong> water, <strong>and</strong> bitterly lamenting his own arts, he buried <strong>the</strong> body <strong>and</strong> called <strong>the</strong> l<strong>and</strong><br />
Icaria in memory <strong>of</strong> his child.<br />
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AN INTErVIEw wITH rICK rIOrDAN<br />
Adapt this interview with <strong>the</strong> popular author <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Percy</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Olympians series for your Web site or<br />
newsletter. Send it to your community paper with information about your Mythomagic party.<br />
Question: The stakes have been raised again for <strong>Percy</strong> <strong>and</strong> his demigod<br />
friends in The <strong>Battle</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Labyrinth</strong>. How did <strong>the</strong> idea for<br />
<strong>the</strong> setting <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Labyrinth</strong> <strong>and</strong> its ability to adapt to its inhabitants<br />
come to you?<br />
The <strong>Labyrinth</strong> is <strong>the</strong> single most fascinating place in Greek mythology.<br />
Since I was a kid, I’ve dreamed about exploring it with sword in<br />
h<strong>and</strong>, looking for monsters! I started thinking about what <strong>the</strong> <strong>Labyrinth</strong><br />
would be like in <strong>Percy</strong>’s world. If gods <strong>and</strong> monsters have<br />
adapted to modern America, why not <strong>the</strong> maze? The <strong>Labyrinth</strong> has<br />
become <strong>the</strong> ultimate challenge. It wends its way under <strong>the</strong> entire<br />
country <strong>and</strong> can lead you anywhere you want to go, but it will try to<br />
thwart you at every turn. Navigating <strong>the</strong> maze is <strong>the</strong> most dangerous<br />
quest <strong>Percy</strong> has ever undertaken, <strong>and</strong> he quickly learns he’s going to need help.<br />
<strong>Percy</strong> has girl trouble for <strong>the</strong> first time in this book. How did Rachel Elizabeth Dare develop? Where<br />
did her name come from? Is her art project/fund-raiser based on a true story? How did you develop<br />
<strong>the</strong> idea <strong>of</strong> mortals who see through <strong>the</strong> mist?<br />
In <strong>the</strong> Titan’s Curse, Aphrodite promised that she was going to make things “interesting” for<br />
<strong>Percy</strong>, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> goddess <strong>of</strong> love fulfills her promise in The <strong>Battle</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> labyrinth. Like many <strong>of</strong> my<br />
characters, Rachel Elizabeth Dare just popped to life in my mind. I’m not sure where she came from.<br />
She is feisty, outspoken, <strong>and</strong> creative, <strong>and</strong> at first <strong>Percy</strong> is not sure what to make <strong>of</strong> her. Rachel is<br />
completely mortal, but she can see through <strong>the</strong> Mist even more clearly than half-bloods. This idea<br />
came from Greek mythology. There have always been some humans, like Tiresius <strong>and</strong> Cass<strong>and</strong>ra,<br />
who could see <strong>the</strong> world <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> gods clearly even though <strong>the</strong>y had no o<strong>the</strong>r powers. <strong>Percy</strong> finds<br />
himself relying on Rachel. Annabeth, to say <strong>the</strong> least, is not pleased. The scene in Times Square,<br />
where Rachel’s art club is raising money, is right out <strong>of</strong> real life. I was passing through Times Square<br />
one day <strong>and</strong> saw a high school art club outside <strong>the</strong> Marriott. They were painted metallic <strong>and</strong> st<strong>and</strong>ing<br />
like statues, raising money for <strong>the</strong>ir program. I thought, That’s what Rachel Dare would do. And so<br />
I made it happen!<br />
Grover finally learns <strong>the</strong> truth about Pan <strong>and</strong> seems to grow in <strong>the</strong> process. Why is Pan important to<br />
his community? To <strong>the</strong> world?<br />
Yes, Grover does learn <strong>the</strong> truth about Pan. For centuries, <strong>the</strong> satyrs have been growing increasingly<br />
concerned about <strong>the</strong> state <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> earth. The wild is disappearing. Pan’s domain is almost gone.<br />
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Humans are mucking up <strong>the</strong> environment. Grover is desperate to find Pan, <strong>and</strong> when he learns <strong>the</strong><br />
truth about <strong>the</strong> god’s long absence, he has to do some serious soul-searching. I think we can all relate<br />
to Grover’s desire to find Pan. We look around <strong>the</strong> world; we read headlines about global warming<br />
<strong>and</strong> ecological disasters. Wouldn’t it be nice if Pan, <strong>the</strong> god <strong>of</strong> nature, could set everything right for<br />
us? But <strong>of</strong> course in real life, as in mythology, <strong>the</strong> answers never come easily.<br />
Do heroes ever prove <strong>the</strong>mselves, or is it a never-ending process? Is <strong>the</strong>re ever a happy ending, or is<br />
it just delayed doom?<br />
In Greek mythology, heroes hardly ever have a happy ending. They struggle ceaselessly. They prove<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir bravery <strong>and</strong> ingenuity over <strong>and</strong> over, but in <strong>the</strong> end, <strong>the</strong>y succumb to <strong>the</strong>ir fatal flaws or <strong>the</strong>y<br />
are brought low by fate. Still, we remember <strong>the</strong>m for <strong>the</strong>ir efforts. They become immortal because<br />
<strong>the</strong>y struggled against impossible odds. Will <strong>Percy</strong> have a happy ending? I can’t tell you! His mo<strong>the</strong>r<br />
named him Perseus because <strong>the</strong> original Perseus was an exception to <strong>the</strong> rule. He lived happily ever<br />
after. Book five will tell if <strong>Percy</strong> is able to live up to his namesake.<br />
What’s your favorite monster in The <strong>Battle</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Labyrinth</strong> <strong>and</strong> why?<br />
So many great monsters! It’s hard to choose, but I would have to say Mrs. O’Leary, <strong>the</strong> friendly<br />
hellhound. She’s a little intimidating, being <strong>the</strong> size <strong>of</strong> a tank <strong>and</strong> chewing <strong>the</strong> heads <strong>of</strong>f warrior mannequins,<br />
but she proves a very important helper in <strong>Percy</strong>’s quest.<br />
Daedalus is such a fascinating figure—was it hard to wait for <strong>the</strong> fourth book before you gave him<br />
flesh, so to speak?<br />
The inventor Daedalus has always been one <strong>of</strong> my favorite figures in mythology. He’s really <strong>the</strong> precursor<br />
to every great mortal thinker, from da Vinci to Einstein. It was great fun imagining what his<br />
workshop would be like, <strong>and</strong> what he would’ve been inventing over <strong>the</strong> last few thous<strong>and</strong> years if<br />
he were still alive. He’s a troubled person. He has a lot <strong>of</strong> anger <strong>and</strong> bitterness, but he’s also brilliant.<br />
The big question for me was: Will he be an enemy or a friend for <strong>Percy</strong>? The <strong>Battle</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> labyrinth<br />
hinges on <strong>the</strong> answer.<br />
Question: What’s next for <strong>Percy</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Olympians?<br />
Book five —<strong>the</strong> big finale! I’m writing <strong>the</strong> conclusion for <strong>the</strong> series right now, <strong>and</strong> I’m having so<br />
much fun. Will Olympus fall? Is <strong>Percy</strong> really <strong>the</strong> hero <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> prophecy? Will Annabeth <strong>and</strong> <strong>Percy</strong><br />
ever get toge<strong>the</strong>r? Will Luke escape <strong>the</strong> clutches <strong>of</strong> Kronos? Will Grover ever learn to play something<br />
besides Hilary Duff on his wooden pipes? All <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> big questions are finally answered. I can<br />
promise quite a few surprises, <strong>and</strong> a battle <strong>of</strong> . . . well, Olympic proportions. It will be <strong>the</strong> final<br />
chapter <strong>of</strong> <strong>Percy</strong>’s story, though I’m not closing <strong>the</strong> door on Camp Half-Blood forever. There are<br />
many o<strong>the</strong>r possible stories <strong>the</strong>re, <strong>and</strong> it’s a place I would love to return some day. We’ll just have<br />
to see what <strong>the</strong> future holds!<br />
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SOLUTION to PERCY JACKSON WORD SEARCH<br />
ANSwER PAgE<br />
SOLUTION to WORKSHOP <strong>of</strong> DAEDALUS MAZE<br />
12<br />
ANSWERS to OLYMPIAN CROSSWORD
<strong>Percy</strong> <strong>Jackson</strong><br />
THE A-MAzE-INg<br />
MYTHOMAgIC PArTY<br />
You are cordially<br />
invited . . .<br />
to track down <strong>and</strong> defeat<br />
terrifying monsters, navigate<br />
<strong>the</strong> most complex maze in<br />
<strong>the</strong> history <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> world,<br />
<strong>and</strong> solve truly mindboggling<br />
puzzles, <strong>and</strong> to<br />
become a master demigod<br />
expert worthy <strong>of</strong> <strong>Percy</strong><br />
himself!<br />
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