Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief (Book 1)
Rick Riordan
289 pages
The first book in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Now with a new cover look! Discover the story behind the Disney+ series. HALF BOY - HALF GOD - ALL HERO. Look, I never asked to be the son of a Greek god. I was just a normal kid. . . until I accidentally vaporized my maths teacher. Percy Jackson is having a bad week. His life has gone from totally normal to monsters-from-Greek-mythology-randomly-appearing kind of strange. Worse still, the king of the gods thinks Percy has stolen his all-powerful lightning bolt - and it seems making Zeus angry is a very bad idea. Now Percy and his friends have just ten days to catch the true lightning thief and stop all-out war from erupting on Mount Olympus. . . What could possibly go wrong? Return to the World of Percy Jackson in the best-selling, brand-new adventure featuring the original hero in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Chalice of the Gods – out now! And don't miss the trio's next adventure in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess, coming soon!
Percy Jackson is a fantastic series that introduces readers to Greek mythology in a fun and engaging way, making it a great choice for middle grade readers.
Reading the Percy Jackson series transformed my view on fiction, making me appreciate its depth and excitement.
The Percy Jackson books opened up a new world for me, sparking a desire to read more fantastical literature and learn about Greek mythology. Their impact on my interests was profound, ultimately guiding me towards a passion for history and my goal of becoming a history teacher.
The Percy Jackson series is super good and easy to get through, making it a highly recommended read.