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Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book One: Lightning Thief, The

Greek mythology, ADHD, and perilous adventures are just a few of the ingredients in this fast-paced middle-grade novel about 12-year-old half-blood (part human, part god) Percy Jackson. A longtime sufferer of ADHD, Percy discovers that these are actually side effects from his Olympian heritage, and after being expelled from boarding school, he is sent to a demigod haven, Camp Half Blood. Soon, he's wrongly accused of stealing Zeus's sacred thunder bolt, and a cross-country hunt for the real perpetrator ensues, with Annabeth, the daughter of Athena, and Grover, a satyr, in tow. A New York Times Notable Book of 2005.

  • Genre: Fiction + Literature Themes, Juvenile Fiction, Science Fiction + Fantasy, Romance
  • Subgenre: Social Issues / Friendship, General, Science Fiction + Fantasy + Magic, Science Fiction + Fantasy, Legends + Myths + Fables / Greek + Roman, Types of Characters, Action + Adventure / General
  • Age: 9-12 years
  • Publisher: Hyperion
  • Pages: 377
  • Language: English
  • Format: paperback
  • Release Date: April 1, 2006
  • Date Published: April 1, 2006
  • Author: Rick Riordan
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  • Online Item #: 11327183
  • Store Item Number (DPCI): 059-13-0196
  • ISBN: 9780786838653
  • Item can be gift wrapped.
  • Made in the USA or Imported

Reviewer: Polly Shulman, (New York Times Book Review)

"[P]erfectly paced, with electrifying moments chasing each other like heartbeats, and mysteries opening out in sequence. The action never feels gratuitous; it draws its depth from the myth at its source."

"The sardonic tone of the narrator's voice lends a refreshing air of realism to this riotously paced quest tale of heroism that questions the realities of our world, family, friendship and loyalty."

Book Subgenre : Social Issues / Friendship, General, Science Fiction + Fantasy + Magic, Science Fiction + Fantasy, Legends + Myths + Fables / Greek + Roman, Types of Characters, Action + Adventure / General
Item Type - Electronics. : Books
Format : paperback
Pages : 377
Language : english
Publisher : Hyperion
Age : 9-12 years
Book Genre : Fiction + Literature Themes, Juvenile Fiction, Science Fiction + Fantasy, Romance

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My son loved this book and since reading this one, he has read the series and we have seen the movie. It is filled with action and adventure and uses great imagination. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves to ... see more about Lightning Thief Book Review review

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Lightning Thief Book Review

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My son loved this book and since reading this one, he has read the series and we have seen the movie. It is filled with action and adventure and uses great imagination. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves to read and has a sense of adventure.

one of my favorite books

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The cover of the book I read looks different, I've never seen this cover. It's really good, though. Don't judge a book by its cover! This book is a story about Greek mythology. I read this book because in Beta club at school, there is a committee for convention called Battle of the Books. You get a list of books you have to read. This was by far my favorite. This might even be my favorite book ever. It is action-packed and doesn't get boring in any parts like some books do. This was a REALLY go od book. Also read the other books in the series.

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Lil Cutie Nov 19, 2009

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I read this book because my cousins said it was a like really good so I started reading it! I'm on the third book and it's like sooooooo good!! You should read it!!

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