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Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book One The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson & the Olympians, 1)
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.
Complete your collection with:The Sea of MonstersThe Titan's CurseThe Battle of the LabyrinthThe Last Olympian
"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.
Complete your collection with:The Sea of MonstersThe Titan's CurseThe Battle of the LabyrinthThe Last Olympian
Editorial Reviews
"Packed with humorous allusions to Greek mythology . . . along with rip-snorting action sequences, [this] book really shines."―Horn Book
"Packed with humorous allusions to Greek mythology . . . along with rip-snorting action sequences, [this] book really shines."―Horn Book
"Perfectly paced, with electrifying moments chasing each other like heartbeats."―New York Times Book Review
"Perfectly paced, with electrifying moments chasing each other like heartbeats."―New York Times Book Review
*"A riotously-paced quest tale of heroism."―Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
*"A riotously-paced quest tale of heroism."―Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
*"An adventure quest with a hip edge."―School Library Journal (starred review)
*"An adventure quest with a hip edge."―School Library Journal (starred review)
"Packed with humorous allusions to Greek mythology . . . along with rip-snorting action sequences, [this] book really shines."―Horn Book
"Perfectly paced, with electrifying moments chasing each other like heartbeats."―New York Times Book Review
"Perfectly paced, with electrifying moments chasing each other like heartbeats."―New York Times Book Review
*"A riotously-paced quest tale of heroism."―Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
*"A riotously-paced quest tale of heroism."―Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
*"An adventure quest with a hip edge."―School Library Journal (starred review)
*"An adventure quest with a hip edge."―School Library Journal (starred review)
Readers Top Reviews
Elizabeth WhitedT
While this book is intended for a younger set, I, an older set, still enjoyed the adventures of the accused lightning thief, Percy Jackson. This tale was interesting, convoluted and moved along at an enjoyable pace. One learns quite a bit about the Greek and Roman Gods as the pages are perused and you try to puzzle out how he is going to get out of the predicament he currently was in only to end up in one after another. It was a nice read.
Michael DelaneyEl
Since I hated reading when I was younger I missed out on reading this as a young teen, but with the news of the Disney+ series coming, I knew it was time that I started this series. After doing some digging, I found out that Riordan did not like the original movies that were made, going far enough to say that they were “my life’s work going through a meat grinder.” After I finished this, I went to Disney+ to watch The Lightning Thief, and what I found out is that there are quite a few changes, some more drastic than others that Christopher Columbus and his writing team had made that I will agree with Mr. Riordan about now that I have read this book, thankfully a new show will revive his story and tell it better. “What horrible things would you have to do in your life to get woven into Hades’s underwear?” Admittedly I went into this a bit skeptical since I am 36 and it is YA, but this is a very fun, light-hearted story and has quite a bit of humor. Plus, give me anything that has Greek Mythos in it and I’m basically in heaven, so this was definitely up my alley even if it made directed for a younger audience. I do regret my hate for reading at a young age for me to have to find this later on in life, but I’m glad I finally read it and I can’t wait to see how the other books in this series unfold.
JonMichael Delane
I knew of the series because of the movies being released and being a big Harry Potter fan, similar genres. When my son and I finished the HP series we went looking for something else. The Percy series really hit the spot. No spoilers for the story, but the book also made my son curious about mythology.
OnaJonMichael Del
The Lightning Thief is the first book in the Percy Jackson series. It is fast paced, well-written, and full of loveable, believable characters -- even if they are children of gods. This whole series is an excellent read for anyone, and a choice pick for parents who are looking for exciting, fun, clean books for both boys and girls to read. As a school librarian, I could rarely keep this book on the shelf more than half a day. As a grandparent, I've gifted it to the grandkids, and even given copies to adult friends. It is one of those rare finds these days: a truly well-written, good book with a universal theme that still manages to be fresh.
GladlandsOnaJonMi
My 10 year old son has read everything by Rick Riordan and absolutely LOVES the series. These books are good enough to tear him away from his iPod and keep him waiting by the mailbox for the next book to arrive! Now I'm reading them too, and we have dinner conversation about Greek mythology and American history. Recommended for any young person learning the joy of books!
