Celebrity Pet Sitting: A Demigod’s Challenge
In the latest installment of the beloved series, Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan, our favorite demigod faces an unusual challenge. As he navigates his senior year of high school, Percy must secure three letters of recommendation from various Greek gods to apply to New Rome University. His latest task involves pet sitting the goddess Hecate’s unusual companions—a polecat named Gale and a giant mastiff named Hecuba—over the Halloween week. A seemingly simple task quickly spirals into chaos.
Unexpected Twists: A Nightmarish Pet Sit
While Percy and his friends, Annabeth and Grover, settle into Hecate’s opulent mansion, they are warned of the dangers that lie within. Despite instructions to avoid meddling with Hecate’s belongings, Grover succumbs to curiosity and drinks a mysterious strawberry-flavored potion. This impulsive decision transforms him into a giant, out-of-control goat, leading to unforeseen pandemonium.
A Race Against Time: Finding Gale and Hecuba
As the friends attempt to manage the aftermath of Grover’s transformation, chaos ensues. With Gale and Hecuba escaping into the night and the mansion in ruins, Percy, Annabeth, and Grover must embark on a frantic quest to locate the missing pets before Hecate returns. Balancing humor, adventure, and the thrill of mythological creatures, Riordan once again captivates readers with a tale that blends the extraordinary with the relatable struggles of college preparation.
This delightful Halloween tale offers laughter and rapid escapades while reminding fans of the value of friendship, teamwork, and resourcefulness in a world where gods and mortals collide.
