Is Percy Jackson copied from Harry Potter?
It’s also just like the young heroes in the Greek myths. In the second Percy Jackson book, there’s a scene where Annabeth summons the Grey Sisters (who in modern times drive a New York taxi) to take Percy and her to Camp Half-Blood. But Percy Jackson is not Harry Potter, nor is Harry Potter where the ideas originated.
What was Rick Riordan inspiration for Percy Jackson?
Inspired by one son’s reading difficulties, Riordan began to create stories about Percy Jackson, a young demigod who comes from a dysfunctional family. He chose mythology because that was the only subject that his son found enjoyable.
What are similarities between Harry Potter and Percy Jackson?
Harry and Percy live in very similar worlds that are magical havens for people with special abilities – Harry Potter is Hogwarts and Percy Jackson is Camp Half Blood. Another similar thing is that in both places you cannot use technology. If you use technology at Hogwarts the Page 5 magical aura will be to powerful.
Is Pjo or HP better?
From my point of view, it feels like HP is more plot-based and PJO is more character-based. While both series have great character builds and development, some situations and relationships in HP feel forced while PJO gave me more of a natural flow vibe. I grew up with both of these series, but I prefer Percy Jackson.
Did you get that from Harry Potter or Rick Riordan?
In the sense that I am working with the same patterns, toying with the same mythology, doing variations on the same centuries-old themes — yes. But Percy Jackson is not Harry Potter, nor is Harry Potter where the ideas originated.
Why did Rick Riordan sell the Percy Jackson series?
When I sold the Percy Jackson series to Disney Book Group, I realized that I’d now have to write two books a year to keep up with my deadlines — one adult book, and one children’s book. I just didn’t think I’d be able to keep up that pace and do a good job in the classroom, so I made the reluctant decision to leave teaching.
Which is better Percy Jackson or Harry Potter?
For every platonic interpersonal relationship is his series, there is a legitimate arc of development for that relationship, be it the noncommittal enmity between Percy and Luke or the begrudging respect growing into a full-on bromance between Percy and Jason. Riordan is the clear winner in this department.
Which is better Percy Jackson or heroes of Olympus?
It’s been hectic, but here it is, the promised ranking of Rick Riordan’s “Percy Jackson”. Before I start, I should probably clarify a few things: despite the title, I will be including all the “Heroes of Olympus” series in the ranking.