Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief



Photo by Amber Murray

 Penned By: Rick Riordan

In honor of Rick Riordan's newest novel, The Throne of Fire, releasing this week.

We all go through a period of self-discovery in our pre-teen years, but of course very few of us find ourselves to be demigods. Percy Jackson takes the news and subsequent adventures with a great deal of aplomb and tongue-in-cheek humor. You'll find yourself chuckling sympathetically throughout. Revisit Greek mythology and discover how Rick Riordan makes it come alive in the 21st century.

Quote: "The chihuahua barked louder, and with each bark, it grew. First to the size of a Doberman, then to a lion. The bark became a roar."

Genus: Fantastical Worlds

Era: Young at Heart

Difficulty: 1

Determination: For the genus lover

Series:  Yes, the 1st of 5

Film: Yep - Official Site

Your type of tale? Try these: Molly Moon's Incredible Book of Hypnotism by Georgia Byng, Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins, A Spell for Chameleon by Piers Anthony (Older is better)

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