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The gods of Olympus are alive in the 21st Century. They still fall in love with mortals and have children who might become great heroes, but most of these children meet horrible fates at the hands of monsters by the age of twelve. Only a few learn the truth of their identity and make it to Half Blood Hill, a Long Island summer camp dedicated to training young demigods. Such is the revelation that launches young Percy Jackson on a quest to help his real father, Poseidon, avert a war among the gods. With the help of Grover the satyr and Annabeth the daughter of Athena, Percy must journey across the United States to catch a thief who has stolen the original weapon of mass destruction - Zeus' master bolt. Along the way, they face a host of mythological enemies determined to stop them. Most of all, Percy must come to terms with a father he has never known, and an Oracle that has warned him of betrayal by a friend.
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Rick Riordan is a teacher and a writer, and has won many awards for his mystery novels for adults. He says that the idea for Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief first came to him while he was teaching Greek mythology at middle school in San Francisco. But rumour has it that Camp Half Blood actually exists, and Rick spends his summers there recording the adventures of young demigods. Some believe that, to avoid a mass panic among the mortal population, he was forced to swear on the River Styx to present Percy Jackson's story as fiction. Rick lives in Texas (apart from his summers on Half Blood Hill) with his wife and two sons.
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7 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a funny read and is absolutely worth shelling out on. With a flavour similar to that of Harry Potter and magic, we are taken into the modern world where the ancient Greek gods actually exist. The story has been laid out nicely and crafted to perfection adding twists and humour along the way.
Percy Jackson faces numerous obstacles along the way leading eventually to the discovery of who his father really is through some uncanny experiences.
I enjoyed this book so much, it started me on the course of reading on plains, trains and automobiles.
6 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is the best children's book around at the moment. The plot is gripping and keeps you hanging on to each paragraph. The pace builds up to lightning speed whilst you hang on to your seatbelt, on the greatest rollercoaster ride you will ever take! Lemony Snicket and Harry Potter fans can really get their teeth into this one. This book was a present given on Christmas morning and was completed several hours later, the same day!!! Highly recommended for children age 9 upwards. My daughter cannot wait for Rick Riordan's sequel to Percy Jackson's first adventure!
10 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book for my son's 11th birthday as a kind of stocking filler. He was not impressed! The book hid under his bed for a while but then he read it. He's hooked! He said it was his best birhday present ever, better even than the PSP (some computerised game). He can't wait for the next installment. Thanks Rick. You have turned my boy into a reader!
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Great Book
This book arrived in excellent condition. A great story and original issue. I have since really got into these stories and would thoroughly recommend them to adults and children... Read more
Published on 4 Mar 2010 by G. Williams
The Lightning thief
Excellent book for KS" teachers to share with thier classes as part of a Greek project.
Published on 26 May 2009 by T. Badenski
An incredible read!
The start of a wonderful new series, The Lightning Thief is an incredible adventure telling the tale of a boy who thought he was normal in a world gone mad. Read more
Published on 13 Dec 2007 by Jimmy Jim Nanas
the most popular book in my house
I bought this book for my 10 year daughter who loved it sufficiently to encourage her 12 year brother to give it a go. They have both now read all three books. Read more
Published on 28 Nov 2007 by Dianne
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