The Battle of the Labyrinth

• Genre: Fiction; middle grade fantasy adventure
• Originally Published: 2008
• Reading Level/Interest: Lexile 590L; grades 5-9
• Structure/Length: 20 chapters; approximately 400 pages; approximately 10 hours, 31 minutes on audiobook
• Protagonist/Central Conflict: The central conflict in the story follows Percy Jackson, a demigod son of Poseidon, as he embarks on a quest into the treacherous Labyrinth of Daedalus to prevent the rise of the Titan lord Kronos. Alongside his friends, Percy faces mythological creatures and challenges while navigating the labyrinthine maze. Set in a contemporary world where Greek mythology comes to life, the novel explores themes of friendship, bravery, and the eternal struggle between gods and titans.
• Potential Sensitivity Issues: Mild fantasy violence; perilous situations; Greek mythology themes

Rick Riordan, Author

• Bio: Born 1964; former middle school teacher; enjoys writing about mythology and blending it with modern settings; created the popular Percy Jackson & the Olympians series; active on social media platforms; advocate for literacy and education; on Amazon Children’s and Publisher’s Weekly Facts and Figures bestseller lists; has collaborated with other authors on various projects
• Other Works: The Lightning Thief (2005); The Sea of Monsters (2006); The Titan’s Curse (2007); The Last Olympian (2009); Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods (2014); Percy Jackson’s Greek Heroes (2015); Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series (2015-2017); The Trials of Apollo series (2016-2020)
• Awards: Shamus Award for Best PI Novel (1998); Mark Twain Award (2008, 2009); Children’s Choice Book Awards Author of the Year (2011); Stonewall Book Award (2017)