Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief (Book 1)

By RICK RIORDAN

Adjectives

exciting mythical adventurous humorous

Genres

Fantasy Adventure Humour

Synopsis

Percy Jackson always thought he was just an ordinary twelve-year-old, until he discovers he’s actually a demigod—the son of Poseidon! Accused of stealing Zeus’s lightning bolt, Percy must embark on a daring quest across America to find it, clear his name, and prevent a war among the gods. Packed with thrilling adventure, clever twists, and hilarious moments, this mythological journey will keep you turning the pages.

Pages

400 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2013

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