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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief (Book 1)

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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief (Book 1) by Rick Riordan

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By Rick Riordan

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The first book in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Now with a new cover look! Discover the story behind the Disney+ series.

HALF BOYHALF GODALL HERO.

Look, I never asked to be the son of a Greek god. I was just a normal kid. . . until I accidentally vaporized my maths teacher.

Percy Jackson is having a bad week. His life has gone from totally normal to monsters-from-Greek-mythology-randomly-appearing kind of strange. Worse still, the king of the gods thinks Percy has stolen his all-powerful lightning bolt – and it seems making Zeus angry is a very bad idea.

Now Percy and his friends have just ten days to catch the true lightning thief and stop all-out war from erupting on Mount Olympus. . .

What could possibly go wrong?

Return to the World of Percy Jackson in the best-selling, brand-new adventure featuring the original hero in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Chalice of the Gods – out now!

And don’t miss the trio’s next adventure in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess, coming soon!

Reviews

02 Aug 2025

Very terrifying

31 Jul 2025

I loved how there was a new word "Half-blooded" the first page made me feel goosebumps already but that did not stop me from reading!

28 Jul 2025

It was really funny and it was like going into a different word plus the chapter names were really funny like β€˜ I acidently vaperrise my pre alddbre teacher .’

27 Jul 2025

This was such an amazing book. The character development is great and all the twists are so good. Definitely worth a read.

27 Jul 2025

Great

25 Jul 2025

I really liked the book because there was a big twist in the end. My favorite character was Grover because he is very brave and a very good friend to Percy. I recommend this book to all kids who love fiction adventure books .

24 Jul 2025

I liked Annabeth the most because she is very logical and smart but also kind and fun

19 Jul 2025

It was very enjoyable book to read it feels like your in the book.

18 Jul 2025

I just love stuff like magic and myth, and this is one of them.

05 Jul 2025

My favourite character was Annabeth because she is ambitious and brave. This book is fiction. I loved how all the Greek methology came to life and the adventures. I would 100% recommend this book I am addicted!

09 Apr 2025

I liked it because it was very mystical and it goes well with the series

28 Feb 2025

great book I loved it

22 Dec 2024

Adventurous all about the Greek gods. Funny and cool

10 Dec 2024

This book had so many twists and turns

01 Dec 2024

When I first saw this book, I thought it wasn't going to be so good as everyone says. But I was soo wrong. This series is as good as Harry Potter. The way the author writes is informative, funny and descriptive. The person I liked best was Percy and also Annabeth. I will recommend this book to people who like fantasy, Greek myths and adventure.

19 Nov 2024

The brilliant opening to the Percy Jackson series. One of the best books I have ever read. Great cliff-hangers. Great continued sense of mystery. I can't wait to read the next books and the series and there is no way I can give this any less than a five star rating!

Next two books in the series:
2. Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters
3. Percy Jackson and the Titan's Curse

07 Oct 2024

GREAT BOOK!

04 Sep 2024

I love it. Annabeth is my favourite character as she is smart, brave and loyal. The way Percy realises that he is a half blood makes an excellent story. The friendships, adventures and the mythology are incredible.

03 Sep 2024

Loved how exciting this was. It was quite nerve racking

02 Sep 2024

I liked the adventures in this book and I enjoyed all the mythical creatures. I had seen the movie and enjoyed that but thought the book was a lot better.

01 Sep 2024

Percy Jackson is an amazing set of books. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the first set of books and carried on to the next book. I like it because it is filled with adventure, mystery and discovery. When I read it, I couldn't wait for the next book. I also really like the character Annabell.

01 Sep 2024

Best book season ever

01 Sep 2024

Liked it alot! It was interesting & captured my interest in reading Greek Mythology

01 Sep 2024

Love it

31 Aug 2024

I love this book! I love the character Anabeth as she is the child of Athena. Anabeth is nice to Percy. It’s an exciting, action packed and fun book which I highly recommend.

31 Aug 2024

It is really interesting and it is full of excitement

30 Aug 2024

in the first part i had nightmares after but it was cool.

29 Aug 2024

Very interesting and a good battle/adventure book

28 Aug 2024

It has a lot of bravery and funny weird monsters.

20 Aug 2024

Did Greek mythology at school. Love the minotaurs and Medusa the Gorgon.

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