Ages: 10 & Up
Author: Rick Riordan
Title: The Lightning Thief
Publisher: Miramax/Hyperion Books for Children
Copyright: 2005
Website: Rick Riordan - Percy Jackson (http://www.rickriordan.com/children.htm)
In this first installment of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, Percy Jackson is a 12 year old boy who finds out he’s a demigod—the son of Poseidon, Greek god of the sea, and a mortal woman. Percy’s best friend, Grover, leads him to Camp Half-Blood, a place where creatures from Greek mythology are real and alive in this the 21st century! At Camp Half-Blood, Percy is trained in the ways of the Greek gods and discovers more about his lineage. Because of his skill and exemplary behavior at the camp, Percy is awarded with a very important quest. He discovers that Poseidon has been accused of stealing Zeus’ lightning bolt, and a potential war between the gods is about to break out. Unless Percy can return the stolen bolt, all mankind is doomed. The story blends the modern world with Greek mythology to create a fun and fast-paced adventure. It’s in the tradition of the very popular Harry Potter series and will appeal to many fans of modern fantasy. For those looking for a new series to enjoy, this is the book for you. And, if you like this story, there are 3 more books after it!
Watch Rick Riordan talk about his inspiration for the book at: YouTube - Rick Riordan at the Decatur Book Festival Sept 1, 2007 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gp8hqs9kWKk)
Author: Rick Riordan
Title: The Lightning Thief
Publisher: Miramax/Hyperion Books for Children
Copyright: 2005
Website: Rick Riordan - Percy Jackson (http://www.rickriordan.com/children.htm)
In this first installment of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, Percy Jackson is a 12 year old boy who finds out he’s a demigod—the son of Poseidon, Greek god of the sea, and a mortal woman. Percy’s best friend, Grover, leads him to Camp Half-Blood, a place where creatures from Greek mythology are real and alive in this the 21st century! At Camp Half-Blood, Percy is trained in the ways of the Greek gods and discovers more about his lineage. Because of his skill and exemplary behavior at the camp, Percy is awarded with a very important quest. He discovers that Poseidon has been accused of stealing Zeus’ lightning bolt, and a potential war between the gods is about to break out. Unless Percy can return the stolen bolt, all mankind is doomed. The story blends the modern world with Greek mythology to create a fun and fast-paced adventure. It’s in the tradition of the very popular Harry Potter series and will appeal to many fans of modern fantasy. For those looking for a new series to enjoy, this is the book for you. And, if you like this story, there are 3 more books after it!
Watch Rick Riordan talk about his inspiration for the book at: YouTube - Rick Riordan at the Decatur Book Festival Sept 1, 2007 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gp8hqs9kWKk)
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