Guys Read: Other Worlds audiobook

4 stars❤I just love Percy Jackson..I love his comments and his sarcasm xD❤I also really like Apollo :P..But, what is that cover? ..This is a short book about a quest Apollo gave Percy and Grover..Its very fun!! I enjoyed it, a lot!!❤

I know what you're going to ask. 'Percy Jackson, why are you hanging from a Times Square billboard without your pants on, about to fall to your death?'Good Question. You can blame Apollo, god of music, archery, and poetry - also the god of making me do stupid quests.' This is my FAVORITE short story!Percy, Grover and Apollo is the best combination! It is so hilarious. You have to read it. Now!

GROVER!! honestly my favourite thing about percy jackson short stories is when annabeth isn't in them but percy keeps thinking about her. also #confirmed percy wears boxers

This collection is intended to appeal to grade-school boys. (Boys sometimes get the impression that reading is only for girls. This book thus tries to appeal directly to them. Even so, two of the stories are written by women, and at least one has a female protagonist.)While this was intended for younger readers, I enjoyed almost every story. Sure, they are mostly more simplistic than the adult fiction I typically read, they were still worth my time, and I greatly appreciated the large font. The story set in the Percy Jackson universe didn't work for me, but that's probably because I haven't read anything else in that series.

If I had to come up with three funniest Percy Jackson characters on the spot it might just be Apollo, Grover and Percy Jackson. Whether it's Apollo's neverending ego, Grover's position of the loveable sidekick or the snarky main hero. So it should come to no surprise that this is one of the best short stories in this universe I've ever read. Why? Because it is the perfect length to really capture the silly and funny side of the Percy Jackson series. This really felt just like the little quests they do in each PJO book leading up to the finale. Even though there's a lot less pressure and that's good for a short story. This is not groundbreaking and surprising but it shines because of its familiar tone. This book is like that reunion with an old friend you've been missing like crazy - but didn't realize exactly HOW much until you finally meet up. You don't know why you've lost contact, but somehow life got in the way. This short story reminded me of what it was like reading the Percy Jackson and the Olympians for the first time a few summers ago. It was like I was sitting on the balcony again, drink at the side, just reading this as a break from my school workload. Only this time around it was late at night. I was comfortable in bed and just finished Magnus Chase and the hammer of Thor. Before going to bed I was set on finishing this story. Sometimes when I'm really tired reading actually can feel like a chore. But if I don't do it I feel like I won't go to sleep as nicely. This time I was really tired, but reading was bliss. I smiled and even may have let out a laugh. I mean Percy Jackson, Apollo AND Grover.. what more could you want?

Really great stories!

While most other reviewers seemed to have gotten this for the Percy Jackson story, I found it one of the least appealing. It wasn't bad, but not really my cup of tea. Most of the other stories were far better, especially the final one "Frost & Fire", an SF story by Ray Bradbury to whom the book is dedicated. I've read it several times before. It's still good.I'd also read "Bouncing the Grinning Goat", a fantasy story featuring a very plucky young lady who is continually in over her head, but gamely keeps faking it until she makes it. LOL! I got a kick out of it as much the second time as the first.Overall, it's a 3.5, but I'm rounding it up due to great narration.

I'm not big on anthologies, but I will read about anything Walden Pond Press puts out (seriously love them!) and I'm pretty open minded. It's hard to review books like this but I'm going to do a few sentences for each story.Percy Jackson and the Singer of Apollo by Rick Riordan- I've only read two Percy books and this one is clearly later on, but it's a contained story, you don't need to have read anything about him. I actually like this older, more mature Percy more though and I'm more anxious to continue the series. There are a few spoilery things, like I now know about a girlfriend who was not yet his girlfriend (where I had read to) and some other stuff, but nothing big. I think that the world aspects would be easy to latch onto for those who haven't read any of the books yet. It was also a decent length at 29 pages. I really liked it. 4 starsBouncing the Grinning Goat by Shannon Hale- While I like Shannon Hale a lot this story didn't work so well. It's fantasy and I didn't feel like I got enough of a look at the world to really feel it. It also felt a big disjointed to me. I didn't hate it, but it wasn't really my thing either. 2 starsThe Scout by D.J. Machale- This one was quite good. I loved that we assume one thing and then get a big twist at the end, it really surprised me. And the whole time I was reading I had no idea what to expect. This was one that we didn't need world building for so it worked very well as a short story. I wouldn't mind more of this particular story actually. 4 starsRise of the RoboShoes by Tom Angleberger- This story was just silly. Not really to my taste but I can see how some kids (boys in particular) would enjoy it. 2 starsThe Dirt on Our Shoes by Neal Shusterman- This is one of my favorites. This somehow had a well developed world in a very short story. It's set in outer space on a ship that's about to land after being in space for 60+ years. I really loved the setting and connected with the characters surprisingly well. I would love more of this story! 5 starsPlan B by Rebecca Stead- This story was pretty silly, but I liked it okay. I liked the twists though I saw some things coming ahead of time. 3 starsA Day In the Life by Shaun Tan- This is like a short comic strip. It definitely didn't work for me, but I can see how some younger readers would enjoy it. 2 starsThe Klack Bros. Museum by Kenneth Oppel- This was a pretty decent story. It had enough development to have enough of a connection with the characters. It was easy to settle into the world since it's our own and I liked what it became. I don't want to spoil, so I won't share more, but it was a good story! 4 starsThe Warlords of Recess by Eric Nylund- This was another one that's just slightly ridiculous. It works though. It's silly, but I can see how lots of MG boys would think it's hilarious so I think it's perfect for this book even though it didn't work great for me. 3 starsFrost and Fire by Ray Bradbury-This story wasn't for me, but that's just Ray Bradbury, his style isn't really to my liking. However, I know that many will enjoy the story. While I know it's well written and is a unique concept, I'm not sure what kids will think of it. It's definitely a bit too gory for my liking but I know kids watch a lot of stuff on TV so it's up to what parents allow their children to read/watch. I would recommend this particular story to more mature readers. I know Bradbury fans will enjoy the story, so keep that in mind. It's just not my own personal style. 2 starsOverall I enjoyed most of the stories and I liked being able to sit down and read through an entire short story. I think it's got a lot of great ones for MG boys, which is what it's aimed at. While the book says ages 8-12 and grades 3-7 I don't think I would have my 8 year old read it, nor would I donate this one to her 3rd grade class. I would say maybe 4th grade and up but 5th, 6th and 7th would probably be more along the right age range.You can find this review, and others like it, on my blog at http://www.candacesbookblog.com

This is a book that every Junior High and High School should have on their shelves for the young men who say they do not like to read.The stories are short, captivating, active-packed and entertaining.

Short but really funny, as expected!

AWESOMENESS!

Guysread Other worlds is my favorite Guysread yet! I believe its the best one, and the story lines in this one are so interesting. I definitely recommend reading " The Dirt on our Shoes", "Frost and Fire" , and "Plan B" in that order i think that those stories work soooooo well with each other and it could tell a great story together for everything else, it was pretty good. So any way I recommend this book to anyone who loves a good story.

Jon Sciezca edits this collection of 10 Science Fiction and Fantasy Short stories.Percy Jackson and the Singer of Apollo - Rick Riordan - 4*Percy: I'd seen living statues -- automatons -- many times before. Beautiful or not, they almost always tried to kill me.Most people read the series for this one story. It's a fun, funny tale about how Apollo gets Percy to track down the 4th of the Singers of Apollo, which are automatons, and that one happens to be out of warranty.Bouncing the Grinning Goat - Shannon Hale - 3*"I'd like to be your bouncer," I said. "I know I don't look like much at the moment ... : I tried to scrape the mud off my face. But I have have excellent bouncer experience." Spark runs away from home and uses her brains and bravado to become the most exciting Bouncer to ever work at the Grinning Goat.The Scout - D.J. MacHale - 5*With his mind completely clear, his thought turned once again to a difficult decision he had been weighing for months. He wanted to quit the Scouts. His parents had forced him to join, saying it was every guy's duty to serve. Kit had signed up to make his folks happy but never bought into the Scout culture. Kit is a mission oriented boy who loves the outdoors but hates the regimented competitive nature of The Scouts. He leaves both "survival desert" groups to strike out on his own, but an alien craft crashes and what follows is an exciting cat and mouse chase across the desert, culminating with a major plot twist at the end. Fantastic.Rise of the RoboShoes - Tom Angleberger - 3*"We said, 'No! You are not our masters! We no longer serve you! Now you will serve us ... or die!!!!!'"Mankind kept adding features until shoes became sentient and revolted! A super short, humorous story with interesting art.The Dirt On Our Shoes - Neal Shusterman - 5*Beausoleil "We are not the precious cargo ...."Tanner, the problem solver, is now one of the lower caste "undesirables" on a colony ship, where the elites live like kings at the expense of others. As they rush towards the colony Planet, Tanner is nagged by the mystery of "missing" recycled water, which has huge consequences. A great story. Plan B - Rebecca Stead - 4*"Toto, Plan B! Toto, Plan B!"A short, sweet story with lots of surprises hidden within it. Also cats!A Day In The Life - Shaun Tan - 3*"begin work on the most profound story ever conceived. Later realize it's all utter nonsense."Cute black and white illustrated cartoon depicting a day in the life. The Klack Bros. Museum - Kenneth Oppel - 4*"How can you steal a ghost?" his father says impatiently. "It doesn't belong to anybody. You can't own a ghost. All I want is his story."The strange and touching tale of Luke, whose boring "family trip" train Journey takes an unexpected turn when he and his father end up visiting the Klack Bros. Museum during an unanticipated train stoppage and find much more than what they bargained for. The Warlords of Recess - Eric Nylund - 4*Rule 039 was ancient - from before the Empire had traveled to the stars. It was from a time when they had respected their enemies. Honor and courage had meant more than pushing a button and bombing planets from orbit without fear of a real fight. The rule tested their enemies. The Empire sent three squads against a like number of enemy soldiers. If the enemy won these battles, then they were worthy of the Empire's respect. The would be called "friend," and the Empire would leave them in peace. It was a worthless exercise. Not since the Empire had taken to the stars had anyone ever won a Rule 039 test.The Empire, sends Squad Alpha, to recess. On Earth. And the shenanigans begin! A fun story!Frost and Fire - Ray Bradbury - 5*It was an unbearable planet. Sim understood this, a matter of hours after birth. Racial memory bloomed in him .... And he would live exactly eight days.Stories like this are why Ray Bradbury is considered one of the foremost science fiction authors in the world.