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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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Avg. Customer Rating:  230 reviews
Sales Rank: 268
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Young Adult
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 392
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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 glad its not just a myth!!! July 5, 2008
this book is one of the funniest and most entertaining books i have ever read!!!! the idea of it is interesting and the style in which it is written is gripping, clever, and easy to read. its a hilarious and contemporary take on the famous myths we all know and love. the characters are strong and well-rounded. the plot is filled to the brim with twists and turns bound to keep you reading into the wee hours of the morning!!!! i recomend this witty novel to anyone with a sense of humor and a preference ot Greek mytology. will spark new interest into the next generation of mythbusters!!! ;-)
GREAT BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! July 5, 2008
This book is sooo good. It's hilarious, action-packed, interesting, and with a great plot that twists and turns. It's about this boy, Percy Jackson, who eventually finds out he is the son of Poseidon and the daughter of his mortal mother. Freaked out, the poor kid is given a dangerous quest, but he battles through it bravely with his friends. It's sooo funny! The Olympian gods appear everywhere, and can be a help or and annoyance. The characters are fresh and bright and lovable. If you buy this book, make sure to get the next three too!! These great books are fantastic.
The Lightening Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, book 1) July 4, 2008
This is the first in the series, and I am so glad that I had the next 2 available! I enjoyed the book so much that I starte the second book just minutes after I finished the first one.
A fun read for all ages July 3, 2008
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
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.
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