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allicatca's review
4.0
My expectations were very low and maybe that’s part of why I liked this book.
It’s funny. And original.
The main chatter is Pandemonius and is called Demon. I didn’t enjoy the book until I decided to pronounce iiy “De-mone”.
I like the references to Greek gods and some advanced vocabulary. Could have done without the word “stupid” being repeated several times.
Overall, I found the book entertaining and educational as far as Greek mythology goes.
It’s funny. And original.
The main chatter is Pandemonius and is called Demon. I didn’t enjoy the book until I decided to pronounce iiy “De-mone”.
I like the references to Greek gods and some advanced vocabulary. Could have done without the word “stupid” being repeated several times.
Overall, I found the book entertaining and educational as far as Greek mythology goes.
sdlehmann89's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
peapod_boston's review
3.0
Fun little book about Pandemonius (aka Demon) the half-god son of Pan who is whisked off to Olympus to care for the mythical creatures there. They are mortal on Earth but immortal in Olympus and the bulk of the book centers around the labors of Heracles where he beats up, dismembers, skins, or nearly kills mythical beast after mythical beast who then end up in the stables where Demon has to figure out how to nurse them back to health. The animal husbandry is fun for the kids (especially my daughter who talks about being a vet) and the inside jokes with Greek and Roman myth kept me engaged. We’ll be requesting the rest of the series from the library and working our way through them.
froggylibrarian1's review
4.0
Very different from my earlier entry. This book is the first in the Beasts of Olympus series. Pandemonious (Demon) is a son of the god, Pan, whom he has never met. That is until one day when his dad shows up and offers him a job as the Beast Keeper of the gods. Not really having a choic, Demon accepts the offer. He soon makes friends with the nymphs, dryads, Hephaestus, and the beasts. Can he cure the Hydra that was beheaded by Hercules before Hera sends him Tartarus?
This was a cute series for my early readers along the lines of Dragonslayer Academy and Secrets of Droon. Looks like there are already 3 books in the series.
This was a cute series for my early readers along the lines of Dragonslayer Academy and Secrets of Droon. Looks like there are already 3 books in the series.
booksandsalt's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
kellerm's review
4.0
Fun characters. Like how myths were weaved into story. Likable. Had it all --- happy, sad, frustrated, suspense. Good for third grade and fourth grade. Interest may be harder for fifth grade but a high exile -- for higher.