The Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordon was one of my favorites. This book ties Greek mythology to modern times, making this series not only entertaining but also helping to educate you on the basics of mythology. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves mythology or adventurous book series.
The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1)
By Rick Riordan
Book 1 of 5 in the
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 5 - 8 | Grades 3 - 8 | W | 4.7 | 87223 |
Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school... again. No matter how hard he tries, he can't seem to stay out of trouble. But can he really be expected to stand by and watch while a bully picks on his scrawny best friend? Or not defend himself against his pre-algebra teacher when she turns into a monster and tries to kill him? Of course, no one believes Percy about the monster incident; he's not even sure he believes himself. Until the Minotaur chases him to summer camp. Suddenly, mythical creatures seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy's Greek mythology textbook and into his life. The gods of Mount Olympus, he's coming to realize, are very much alive in the twenty-first century. And worse, he's angered a few of them: Zeus's master lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. Now Percy has just ten days to find and return Zeus's stolen property, and bring peace to a warring Mount Olympus. On a daring road trip from their summer camp in New York to the gates of the Underworld in Los Angeles, Percy and his friends -- one a satyr and the other the demigod daughter of Athena -- will face a host of enemies determined to stop them. To succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the true thief: he must come to terms with the father who abandoned him; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of failure and betrayal by a friend; and unravel a treachery more powerful than the gods themselves.
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
ISBN-13: 9780786838653
ISBN-10: 0786838655
Published on 3/21/2006
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 416
Book Reviews (1486)
This is an amazing book with mysteries, and adventure, and magic. The book is written in the main characters view, which really helps you understand what the character is feeling and thinking. I really enjoyed this book, and I highly recommend it to others.
I liked Percy Jackson, the Lightning Thief because Percy is funny and I learned a lot about Greek mythology. I also thought the monsters, like the Cyclops, were funny. If you like action-packed books, you'll like this one.
I liked Percy Jackson, The Lightning Thief because Percy is funny and I learned a lot about ancient Greek mythology. The monsters, like the Cyclops, sound like they're very funny. If you like action-packed books, then you're sure to like this one.
The Lightning Thief was awesome. The book was adventurous and I loved Percy's sense of humor. The book is just right for kids who love action packed and humorous tales. You also learn about Greek mythology with fictional characters.
The Lightning Thief's main character is Percy Jackson. Percy Jackson isn't your perse, normal kid. He has ADHD, Dyslexia, and is constantly in trouble with bullies or fighting at one of the many boarding schools he has attended. But life is consistent enough. Until one day his math teacher turns into a flying monster and tries to kill him. After that, things get interesting. He finds out his best friend Grover is actually a Satyr(half goat), his favorite teacher is a Centaur. And the most important thing: Percy is a half-blood. His mother human, but his father(who he has never seen) is a Greek god. Percy soon finds out that his father isn't just a 'regular' god, he is one of the Big Three-Poseidon. Being a half-blood that monsters are constantly attacking him-monsters he previously thought were myths. But Percy will have to face the facts at Camp Half-Blood, where he is forced to take cover. Camp Half-Blood is definitely than any other camp. Besides the fact that Capture the Flag includes deadly weapons, there are nymphs and dryads at every corner, and even a battle arena. But of course things don't quiet down for Percy once he arrives at Camp. His mother is taken hostage by Hades, who isn't the only god angry at him. Percy has been framed for the ultimate crime-stealing Zeus's master lightning bolt. In just a few days Percy must journey on his first quest with Grover and Annabeth(a stubborn and skilled daughter of Athena) in order to clear his and his father's name-before war breaks out. I recommend this book to mythology and adventure lovers. I think this is a great introduction to Greek mythology in a fun way. I think this book is primarily geared toward junior high aged kids, but I also think high schoolers will enjoy it. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.
The first Percy Jackson!!!! One of the best books I have ever read. It got me hooked on Myths and now I know all about norse myths, greek, roman, and Egyptian. A great funny read.
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it is a good book
Percy Jackson a normal guy who struggles in school finds out that he is a demigod. He is the son of Posiedon, king of the seas. Another god accuses him of a crime that he didn't do, and Percy and his friends go on an adventure to correct past mistake. This is a very good book, it is on my all-time favorites.
I love Percy Jackson it was a huge adventure that percy goes on in every story but they just keep one getting dangerous and dangerous