The Lightning Thief Percy Jackson & The Olympians (Book 1) Written by Rick Riordan Originally published in 2005 ~380 pages Rate: 5/5 The Lightning Thief is about a 12 year old boy named Percy Jackson. Before Percy can fully comprehend the fact that he is a demigod, he's accused of stealing Zeus' lightning bolt. He's quickly sent on a quest to find the bolt and return it to Zeus. Along the way he makes friends with other demigods, such as Annabeth Chase and a satyr named Grover. Together the three of them set out on a quest and learn how sometimes family doesn't mean friendly. The story is intriguing, fast-paced, adventurous, & enjoyable. The characters are inspiring, heroic, comedic, and smart. The Percy Jackson & the Olympians book series recently got adapted into a TV show by Disney+; people have been comparing the two every week as new episodes emerge. I read the Percy Jackson & The Olympians series when I was younger, but as I wa...
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