Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan, published by Puffin in 2013, is a young adult fantasy fiction novel consisting of 400 pages. The story introduces readers to a modern world where the gods of Olympus exist alongside mortals, and their offspring, known as demigods, face perilous fates. The narrative follows Percy Jackson as he embarks on a quest to assist his father, Poseidon, in preventing a war among the gods, all while uncovering his own identity.
In this edition, readers will find Percy navigating a journey across the United States with his companions, Grover and Annabeth, as they confront various mythological adversaries. The quest centers around the theft of Zeus’ master bolt, a powerful weapon, and Percy’s struggle with the complexities of his lineage and the prophecies that foretell betrayal. This book explores themes of heroism and identity, making it a significant entry in the realm of fantasy literature for young adults.
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YA. Fantasy fiction. 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. 11 yrs+
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