It´s the last Friday before the winter holidays but Percy Jackson isn´t at school: he´s battling the fearsome Manticore (half human, half lion), which in itself isn´t ideal . . . but with Annabeth missing and the goddess of the hunt held captive, things get a whole lot more serious . . . Greek mythology relocated to modern-day America. Action-packed, funny, accessible writing for both boys and girls aged 10+. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter and Artemis Fowl.