The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series #1) by Rick Riordan
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Web ID: 14352587THIS IS THE BEST BOOK EVER OMG
This book has made me understand that I’m not alone with my ADHD and Dyslexia. Also it’s gotten me to read more! This book has also opened me up to amazing groups of friends. I 100% recommend this book to everyone!!
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I WISH I COULD GIVE THIS BOOK 6 STARS
''Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief '' was such a fresh breath of air to read. The adventure book contains both characters that show amazing development and a plot that can twist and turn at any given second which has readers unable to put the book down; Just when you think you can predict what will happen next, something completely different and totally unexpected will happen. For any Greek mythology lovers or anyone who wants to get into Greek mythology, this book is amazing to get into, it contains Greek Goddesses and Gods and integrates some of the Greek lore as well and explains it pretty decently if I do have to say so myself. The book is an amazing blend of mythology and modernism and contains incredible character/plot depth. This coming-of-age book plays with the uncovering of newfound identities and troubling obstacles that Percy comes to face. Percy is such a well-written character who shows great amounts of loyalty and courage. He also carries a strong sense of curiosity never backing down from anything. Percy's Journey as well as his companions add a huge factor in the enjoyment of this book. Both Grover and Annabeth's characters are so well written with their own unique personality traits; They're all so easily likable and relatable to the reader. The book contains so many ranges of emotion within their pages, there will be moments where I'll need to stifle a laugh and others where I'm concerned for the characters in the book! The character design deserves honorable mention for sure. Rick Riordan writes about Percy's dyslexia and ADHD. It's refreshing and educating for a character to have struggles and it's good for readers to learn about/relate to it. Rick Riordan embraces these ''disadvantages'' and instead turns them into assets for Percy to use throughout the book. They make his character unique/unforgettable and add a much needed authenticity to the book that more books need nowadays; The inclusivity is top tier! The main gist of this book is about finding your identity and not giving up on doing so. I find that this book series is pretty similar to the ''Harry Potter'' series where readers from all age range and interest can read and enjoy it; My father ended up reading the book after I finished and enjoyed it as well; The book was so good that we went on to order the rest of the series!!
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Books and show/movie amazing
I loved how well it was written it had me hooked
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Amazing Book!
Percy Jackson And The Olympians: The Lightning Thief By Rick Riordan is a great start to an amazing story. This was a great book to begin with on my reading journey. This book is a fantasy fiction that is a great start to the Percy Jackson Series. Percy is a “troubled” child who struggles with school and has been kicked out of multiple boarding schools. He has seen monsters but everyone around him doesn't seem to notice this. The book gives us mysteries that we are left to guess, like who the father of Percy is, and we are given a few hints as to who his father may be. Percy is accused of stealing Zeus’s master lightning bolt and he and his friends are tasked to find this in just ten days. Percy is warned of betrayal by a trusted friend and that he won’t save what matters most. He is challenged by many formidable foes during his quest to find the master lightning bolt. Percy Jackson creates an amazing world surrounded by Greek Mythology. The book gives great characters Percy who is a child who doesn’t fit in with the society he is a part of and it seems like he doesn’t belong there. And I love the chemistry between Percy and Annabeth like when she said “Me go with you to …. To the Thrill of Love Ride?”. Honestly, this book is great and you’ll have a very hard time nit-picking the book. This is a book for any fantasy fiction lovers and they will have a great read to the start of an amazing series. Many others may find this book enjoyable and it will appeal to many beginners of reading. And if reading isn't you think this has a movie and TV show adaptation.
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Great book
My friend said that she read it and she loved it she told me and my other friend and we were hooked.
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Such a great story!
THE LIGHTNING THIEF by Rick Riordan is a reread for me. In this case, I listened to it rather than read it. I wanted to do so because I never finished the series. With the new Disney+ television show, and because it is among both of my kids' favorite stories they read when younger, I wanted to finally get around to see what happens after we discover who the Lightning Thief was. THE LIGHTNING THIEF is just as much fun listening to it as a reread as it was the first time. The narrator, Jesse Bernstein, is a little TOO good at voicing preteen Percy. He does NOT sound like he is a grown adult. The fact that he sounds like an adolescent is a boon for his performance. I will be curious to see whether he changes his voice as Percy ages. In my first review, I said that the myths Mr. Riordan mentions may be too obscure for the target audience. I noticed on the reread that Mr. Riordan gives just enough backstory to provide context for Percy's adventures. Knowing how popular the series continues to be among its target demographic, obviously not knowing the myths of Medusa, Kronos, Haephestus, the Fates, Persephone, etc., in detail does not detract from kids and adults enjoying the story. Percy Jackson is an incredible character. For younger kids reading the story for the first time, he is a fantastic example of persevering despite the difficulties - whether with a learning disability, a difficult home situation, or fighting the Greek gods. That he favors friendship above all else is another great lesson to learn. For adult readers, Percy is young but not too young. He is self-aware enough to be sarcastic without being a brat. Best of all, he isn't afraid to share his weaknesses. If my kids were much younger, THE LIGHTNING THIEF is the kind of book I would want to read with them. It is a fun story that educates without being obvious. The action is dangerous enough for kids to get a thrill from it. Plus, the author hasn't gone off the deep end and started spewing hate messages about one group or another. It's a win for everyone!
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The Beginning of an Adventure
Twelve-year-old Perseus "Percy" Jackson knew he was different from other kids. For most of his life, he had struggled in school. His ADHD and dyslexia made it impossible for him to learn anything. One day, his boarding school decided to take a tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This was meant to be an ordinary field trip filled with boring droning over history but an incident with a fellow student draws the attention of a teacher named Mrs. Dodds. The woman changes and charges after Percy only to have him defeated. Percy knows that something is going on and his concerns are addressed when he hears Grover and Mr. Brunner discussing him. Even more, he sees three old ladies knitting while on his way home. Then, a trip with his mother takes a turn for the worst placing Percy on the doorsteps of a camp for children like he is and to a teacher he has met previously. But Percy is not given a chance to process this change when he learns that the Gods are fighting. Zues' thunderbolt is missing and his arrival signals a belief that Percy's father may be the guilty one. With a demand for the bolt to be returned by the Summer Solstice, Percy has no choice but to clear his father's name and find the bolt before it leads to a war. I remember reading this book a long time ago. My niece had to do a book report in school and this was the novel she had chosen to do. Unfortunately, my niece had a strong dislike for reading and my Mom asked me for help..asked me to spend an evening reading it. And I don't regret it. I loved this book from the first page to the last page. The chapter titles are hilarious and I love that we see things from Percy's perspective. Here is a young boy who has lived his life shielded away from the knowledge of a world he should have known about and should have been a part of. I understand his mother's reasoning for keeping him from it - she thought she could protect him but realized that this world had already started creeping into her son's life. Unfortunately, the world belonging to his father has come knocking on his door (or, if you will, bulldozed) and forced him into taking a quest that would not only clear his father's name but lift any suspicion that had fallen upon his shoulders. We see other mythological creatures as we set out on the quest and we get to see a deep bonding friendship begin to form with Annabeth, Grover, and Percy. This series is fun and I think this would be a great book to begin any middle schooler with especially if you are looking to introduce your child into mythology without having to discuss the whole incest. LOL Riordan's incorporation of mythology into his books has been a successful and beloved aspect of his storytelling. He combines ancient myths with modern settings and relatable characters, making these stories appealing and accessible to readers of all ages.
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Great book!!!!!
Ive been listening to the audio book as I sleep and its great the character building is great the suspense's is good and it includes some well know greek mythology such as medusa and the furies/kindly ones. The story is well writing with no plot holes unless your looking for them. Its also great for kids 8 and up since there's only about 2 scary parts in the whole book. This comment was made for a school project.
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