The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series #1) by Rick Riordan

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Don't get left behind! Read the book that launched Percy Jackson into the stratosphere before the Disney+ series comes out. You'll be proud to be seen with this stunning paperback edition. "Perfectly paced, with electrifying moments chasing each other like heartbeats."-New York Times Book Review Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school . . . again. And that's the least of his troubles. Lately, mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy's Greek mythology textbook and into his life. 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 and his friends have just ten days to find and return Zeus's stolen property and bring peace to a warring Mount Olympus. But 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 betrayal by a friend; and unravel a treachery more powerful than the gods themselves. Whether you are new to Percy or a longtime fan, this gorgeous paperback edition is a must-have for your library.
  • Product Features

    • Author - Rick Riordan
    • Publisher - Disney Press
    • Publication Date - 05-03-2022
    • Page Count - 416
    • Paperback
    • Age Range - 10-14 Years
    • Juv Young Readers
    • Product Dimensions - 5.1 H x 7.1 W x 1.1 D
    • ISBN-13 - 9781368051477
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Domdom2014
11 days ago

Amazing book

The book was really good and I wish I could read it for the first time again

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Illinois Reader2
28 days ago
from Chicago

Very Engaging Book

I read this out loud to my son who was in 6th grade. We both loved it.

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gigi90
5 months ago
from CA

SOOO GOOD!

just finished the book and oh my days...ITS SO GOOD! 10/10 Riordan has really good writing! highly recommend this book for Y/A book lovers. so many percabeth moments. its too good to be true

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Cutesloth56
7 months ago
from Cape cod MA

Percy Jackson and the lightning thief

I bought this book a year ago and it it still in great shape and a wonderful gift 🎁!

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Abigail P
2 years ago

THIS IS THE BEST BOOK EVER OMG

This book has made me understand that I’m not alone with my ADHD and Dyslexia. Also it’s gotten me to read more! This book has also opened me up to amazing groups of friends. I 100% recommend this book to everyone!!

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Gigi.p4
2 years ago
from florida

I WISH I COULD GIVE THIS BOOK 6 STARS

''Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief '' was such a fresh breath of air to read. The adventure book contains both characters that show amazing development and a plot that can twist and turn at any given second which has readers unable to put the book down; Just when you think you can predict what will happen next, something completely different and totally unexpected will happen. For any Greek mythology lovers or anyone who wants to get into Greek mythology, this book is amazing to get into, it contains Greek Goddesses and Gods and integrates some of the Greek lore as well and explains it pretty decently if I do have to say so myself. The book is an amazing blend of mythology and modernism and contains incredible character/plot depth. This coming-of-age book plays with the uncovering of newfound identities and troubling obstacles that Percy comes to face. Percy is such a well-written character who shows great amounts of loyalty and courage. He also carries a strong sense of curiosity never backing down from anything. Percy's Journey as well as his companions add a huge factor in the enjoyment of this book. Both Grover and Annabeth's characters are so well written with their own unique personality traits; They're all so easily likable and relatable to the reader. The book contains so many ranges of emotion within their pages, there will be moments where I'll need to stifle a laugh and others where I'm concerned for the characters in the book! The character design deserves honorable mention for sure. Rick Riordan writes about Percy's dyslexia and ADHD. It's refreshing and educating for a character to have struggles and it's good for readers to learn about/relate to it. Rick Riordan embraces these ''disadvantages'' and instead turns them into assets for Percy to use throughout the book. They make his character unique/unforgettable and add a much needed authenticity to the book that more books need nowadays; The inclusivity is top tier! The main gist of this book is about finding your identity and not giving up on doing so. I find that this book series is pretty similar to the ''Harry Potter'' series where readers from all age range and interest can read and enjoy it; My father ended up reading the book after I finished and enjoyed it as well; The book was so good that we went on to order the rest of the series!!

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Nelle5
2 years ago
from New york

Books and show/movie amazing

I loved how well it was written it had me hooked

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Adrian916
2 years ago
from California

Amazing Book!

Percy Jackson And The Olympians: The Lightning Thief By Rick Riordan is a great start to an amazing story. This was a great book to begin with on my reading journey. This book is a fantasy fiction that is a great start to the Percy Jackson Series. Percy is a “troubled” child who struggles with school and has been kicked out of multiple boarding schools. He has seen monsters but everyone around him doesn't seem to notice this. The book gives us mysteries that we are left to guess, like who the father of Percy is, and we are given a few hints as to who his father may be. Percy is accused of stealing Zeus’s master lightning bolt and he and his friends are tasked to find this in just ten days. Percy is warned of betrayal by a trusted friend and that he won’t save what matters most. He is challenged by many formidable foes during his quest to find the master lightning bolt. Percy Jackson creates an amazing world surrounded by Greek Mythology. The book gives great characters Percy who is a child who doesn’t fit in with the society he is a part of and it seems like he doesn’t belong there. And I love the chemistry between Percy and Annabeth like when she said “Me go with you to 
. To the Thrill of Love Ride?”. Honestly, this book is great and you’ll have a very hard time nit-picking the book. This is a book for any fantasy fiction lovers and they will have a great read to the start of an amazing series. Many others may find this book enjoyable and it will appeal to many beginners of reading. And if reading isn't you think this has a movie and TV show adaptation.

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