The Lightning Thief

Description

The Lightning Thief is the first book in Rick Riordan’s bestselling Percy Jackson & the Olympians series, blending Greek mythology with modern adventure. Percy Jackson is a twelve-year-old boy who has always felt out of place—until he learns he is a demigod, the son of Poseidon, god of the sea.

When Zeus’s powerful lightning bolt is stolen, Percy is accused and sent on a dangerous quest across the United States to find the truth and prevent a catastrophic war between the gods. Joined by his friends Annabeth Chase and Grover Underwood, Percy faces mythical monsters, ancient gods, and his own destiny.

Packed with action, humor, and mythology, The Lightning Thief is a must-read fantasy novel for middle-grade readers, teens, and adults who love epic quests, hero journeys, and imaginative storytelling.