Author: Riordan, Rick
Title: Lightning Thief
Publisher: Hyperion Date: 2005 ISBN: 9781415662984
Price: #of pgs: 375 Call number: FIC RIO
Annotation: This fast paced adventure which combines ancient Greek mythology with modern day appeal is narrated in first person by the main character, Percy (Perseus) Jackson. Percy is a twelve year old boy about to be kicked out of school for the third time when he finds out he is the half mortal son of a Greek god. He is then sent on a quest to recover Zeus’s stolen lightning bolt which leads to an action packed story.
Strength: Fast-paced, action packed and funny. Book one in the Percy Jackson and the
Olympians series.