Percy.

Calling all Demigods!

For Percy Jackson & the Olympians, the New York Times Best-selling Series from Rick Riordan

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Calling all Demigods!
Dear Event Manager, The fifth and final book in the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series is here! In The Last Olympian, you’ll learn the fate of the Olympian gods in their battle against Kronos and secret behind themysterious prophecy surrounding Percy’s 16th birthday. In celebration, Disney • Hyperion has prepared this Last Olympian Store Celebration Kit to help you throw an exciting event based on the entire Percy Jackson series. Inside are discussion topics, party ideas, and reproducible activity sheets, to help make the most of your Percy party! Thanks for supporting Percy Jackson & the Olympians. Enjoy the finalinstallment! See you at Camp Half-Blood,

Rick Riordan

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Attention, All Demigods!

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Table of Contents

Preparing for YourUltimate Percy Party . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Ultimate Percy Party Discussion Topics . . . . . . . . . . 6–7 Who Am I? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–9 Medusa’s Freeze Tag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 The Book of Greek Gods and Goddesses . . . . . . . . . . 11 The Oracle’s Time Capsule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Test YourTrivia Knowledge—Mythology Style 13–14

My Kind of Typhon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 A Mythological Mind-Bender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Percy’s Literary Labyrinth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 The Starry Night Sky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Answer Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 19–22

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Preparing for Your Ultimate Percy Party

Gods and Titans and Monsters—Oh, My!
Invite children to come to your party dressed as their favorite gods or goddesses, Titans or monsters from the Percy Jackson books or other Greek mythology tales. Hand out prizes for the most creative and original costumes, such as a medal, a crown of laurels, or even a copy of The Last Olympian!Turn Your Space Into Mount Olympus
What kind of decorating will you do for the party? Think about creating an Olympusthemed party space for your Last Olympian Store Celebration, including decorated chairs for thrones, Greek columns, and images of the different gods’ symbolic animals. Alternatively, you could honor Poseidon and Percy with an aquatic-themed party, which might include Hawaiiandecorations, trident decorations, and even a real fish tank!

Ambrosia for Your Guests
If your party calls for food, serve up some delicious Greek hors d’oeuvres! A sweet treat would be baklava with a glass of “nectar” on the side; less sweet fare might include stuffed grape leaves, baked phyllo dough with goat cheese and honey inside, or pita bread bites. Don’t forget a celebration cake in Percy’sfavorite color—blue!

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Ultimate Percy Party Discussion Topics

Ancient Greece All Around Us
In The Lightning Thief, Chiron tells Percy, “America is now the heart of the flame. It is the great power of the West. And so Olympus is here.” Discuss the presence of mythology and Ancient Greek symbols in today’s western world. Can children think of any modern-day icons that harken back to...