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Percy Jackson and the Olympians ($35) by Rick Riordan

What They’re All About: Trouble-prone teenager Percy Jackson discovers that he's actually the son of the Greek god Poseidon. He learns to use and control his powers along with other children of deities and works to prevent a war between the Olympians that could destroy Earth.

How Many Books Are in the Series: 5

Age Range: 9+

Is there a movie series? The first two books, The Lightning Thief and Sea of Monsters, have both been made into movies.