The Lightning Thief is a fantasy about a modern 12-year-old boy who learns that his true father is Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea. Percy sets out to become a hero by undertaking a quest across the United States to find the entrance to the Underworld and stop a war between the gods.
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 (1484)
At twelve years old, Percy Jackson is teetering on the edge of expulsion from his boarding school. Little does he know that his troubles are just beginning. When his best friend is bullied and his teacher transforms into a monster before attacking him, Percy's life changes forever. Suddenly, the mythical creatures from his Greek mythology textbook are no longer just stories – they're real, and they're after him. To top it off, he's accused of stealing Zeus's master lightning bolt, and he has just ten days to clear his name and prevent a war among the gods. Joined by a satyr and a demigod, Percy embarks on a gripping journey from New York to Los Angeles, where he must confront enemies and overcome personal challenges to save the day. Will he get back Zeus's lightning bot before he turns into dust? Happy Reading! ~Victoria
Its fire bro loved the book it was action packed and at sometimes made me on the edge of my seat the book was very fun to read but the sequels better
12 year old Percy Jackson gets kicked out of school again. One day Percy and his mom decide that they,re going to go to a cabin. But when they get settled in they find out strange things about the world. When he gets to camp he has to go on a quest. If you like adventures and Greek mythology you would like Percy Jackson.
This was a great book! I recommend it for any 12 or older!
It's a pretty interesting book to read, it has lots and lots of dialogue in the beginning of the book and there's some intresting characters in the book.
The best series everrrrrr definetly reccomend
Percy Jackson i literally the best book i have ever read. I would definitely recommend this!!!!!
I think this book is amazing though I definitely recommend for ages 8-13. This book takes you on a journey through magic and making friends. Rick Riordan is an author I love to read the books of.
I have read all 5 of his Percy Jackson books and Long for another to be written
Not amazing but not bad either. It's interesting enough and an worthwhile read. I wouldn't read it again, but kids will find it enjoyable. 3 stars, recommend for ages 8-12.