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The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1) | 
 enlarge | Author: Rick Riordan
Publisher: Miramax
Category: Book
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Rating:  227 reviews
Sales Rank: 211
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Young Adult
Pages: 392
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 0786838655
EAN: 9780786838653
ASIN: 0786838655
Publication Date: April 1, 2006
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Product Description
Percy Jackson is a good kid, but he cant seem to focus on his schoolwork or control his temper. And lately, being away at boarding school is only getting worsePercy could have sworn his pre-algebra teacher turned into a monster and tried to kill him. Percys mom decides its time that he knew the truth about where he came from. She sends Percy to Camp Half-Blood, a summer camp for demigods (on Long Island), where he learns that the father he never knew is Poseidon, God of the Sea. Soon a mystery unfolds and together with his friendsone a satyr and the other the demigod daughter of AthenaPercy sets out on a quest across the United States to reach the gates of the Underworld (located in a recording studio in Hollywood) and prevent a catastrophic war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to unravel a treachery more powerful than the gods themselves.
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 A fun read for all ages July 3, 2008
Mary Cordner (Mannheim, Germany)
I'm like a lot of people who finished the Harry Potter series and needed something new for a daily dose of magic. After expressing to a friend on how much I love to read (but YA usually because they're quick and to the point) and in passing mentioned how I love mythology, loaned me this book. A week later, I ordered the rest of the series intrigued on what crazy shenanigans Percy Jackson would get into next.
The book kept me on my toes the whole way through and just when you think it is wrapping up, a new surprise comes your way. The character development of the main character is wonderful. I wanted to link him to Harry (dark hair, green eyes) but no, Percy is much more better than Harry. He's got attitude (a New Yorker through and through)and spunk which makes Harry fade into the background.
I recommend it for everyone who likes fantasy, regardless of age. It's a really fun book and I can't wait for the other three to get here.
AMAZING! June 30, 2008
M. Lehman (Mitchellville IA)
I was amazed at the author's ideas in this book. Interesting details that really fit in the book not like some other books that have boring details that don't matter and don't mean anything. I am at a loss of how to express how great this book was. No words that come to mind seem to be good enough. READ THIS BOOK! I started the 2nd book "The Sea of Monsters" the next day. Can't wait to see the exciting twists and turns Percy goes through next.
Great June 29, 2008
Nightwolf (Chicago)
The book is great. If you like greek mythology you'll like this. It's all about the sons and daughters of the gods and humans. Percy has his life changed completely. The ending has a real twist that you wont believe and leaves you hanging.
Greek Mythology Made Fun! June 29, 2008
K. A. Moisan (Plainfield, IL USA)
The Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan is a favorite of most of my 6th grade students. They are so involved in enjoying the realism of the characters that they do not even realize that they are learning about Greek mythology at the same time! I, too, have thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel (and the 3 that follow) as well as using it with my Literature classes.
 Eh... June 26, 2008
Luna Eclipse (New Jersey)
What initially attracted me to this book was the whole concept of the ancient Greek gods living in modern day NYC...sorta reminded me of a YA version of Neil Gaiman's American Gods.
But what ultimately turned me off was the fact that it's pretty much a Harry Potter rip-off, right down to the character archetypes. The misunderstood "chosen one" Percy, goofy nerd Grover and smart and straight-laced Annabeth are EXACTLY like Harry, Ron and Hermione respectively, Ares' kids are EXACTLY like the Slytherins, etc. The author is clearly trying to milk the HP cashcow.
Don't get me wrong, it's a well-written book and is full of action, and I appreciated the fact that the author touched upon many topics important to kid's lives these days, such as the loss of a parent, enduring the anguish of having to switch schools and putting up with mentally abusive step-parents. And all those mythology aficionados out there will definitely get a kick out of this series...I however, considered it too much of a rip-off and couldn't finish it. Perhaps I would have liked it better had I not already read American Gods and Harry Potter, the two books this book clearly borrows heavily from. But I have, so I didn't.
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