Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

Written by Rick Riordan

A book for readers in grades 4 and up reviewed by Kalyna

        

Percy Jackson is a middle schooler trying to pass school by not getting kicked out again. He is confronted by a new world that he has only ever heard about in his Greek mythology textbooks. Zeus’s Master Bolt has been stolen, and Percy becomes the main suspect. 

Percy and his friends are given ten days to find the Master Bolt and return it to Zeus. Percy must try to catch the thief, solve the riddle of the Oracle, and face the father who abandoned him. 

I'd recommend Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief to anyone interested in Greek mythology. I loved this book because its descriptions allow readers to form vivid images in their heads. Additionally, it has fun aspects, such as its chapter titles. Some examples include the chapters entitled “I Become The Supreme Lord Of The Bathroom,” “Grover Unexpectedly Loses His Pants,” and “We Get Advice From A Poodle.”