Lightning Thief

12 year old Percy Jackson has been kicked out of several boarding schools and trouble seems to follow him everywhere. One day, he accidentally vaporizes his math teacher, learns his best friend, Grover, is a satyr and narrowly escapes a minotaur attack. It turns out that the Greek Gods are still around and one of them is Percy's father.

Book Series: Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Similar books: Iris, Messenger by Deming

Kids' Pick List: 2008

Awards nominated: Rebecca Caudill Award

Awards won: Rebecca Caudill Award

Reviewed by: KT

Date read: 01/05/2008

ISBN: 0786838655

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Reader Comments
Best Book Ever
Commenter: Liz, age 11
THIS IS THE BEST BOOK I'VE EVER READ![and trust me, i've read a lot of books]
Zeus, Hera, Ares, Etc. They Are All Great!!
Commenter: Nina, age 12
this is the best book i have ever read. i read all the books 4 times each and im starting this one for the 5th time. i read it for the first time in 4th grade and haven't stopped since. i suggest this book for kids of all ages. boy and girl! i hope you like it as much as i do!!!