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This book is great. I would recommend this whole series, it's awesome. My cousin read some to me and I never knew I would like this kind of book.
Rick Riordan has melded the ancient Greek gods and twenty-first century American middle school perfectly in this book, the first of four in the series (Sea of Monsters, Titan's Curse, and Battle of Labryinth). Younger kids will be able to read it but may not fully appreciate the sense of middle school angst and wit that pervades the story. It is no wonder almost all of my middle school students for the past three years have loved this story about a twelve year old boy with a classic middle school wit and sense of adventure who discovers he is the son of Poseidon. Percy Jackson is a true hero: he has a set of middle school troubles-dyslexia, ADHD, poor grades, a mean step-father, teachers who seem to be against him- but once he finds out all his troubles are because he is a half-blood, son of a God and a mortal, he takes on all the tasks his destiny requires of him without flinching.Well liked by both boys and girls, the four books in this series are written at a fourth grade reading level with an interest level of grades six through eight. However, it is a great book for middle school students who have never found a book they liked as well as enthusiastic readers who enjoy Greek myth and stories of non-stop adventure. The three books that follow are as well-liked as the first which makes this an excellent book for getting a young reader started on a path of reading for pleasure.Gaby Chapman
Very, excellent book. kept me the edge and when it finished i couldn't wait fr the next installment
Those who like this series may also enjoy: A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket; Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins; and, of course, Harry Potter by J.K. To say much more might spoil the story.
Seems like he is always getting into trouble for something. And he has oddly awful experiences every time he goes on a class field trip.
Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson (p 38) "A dyslexic, hyperactive boy with a D+ report card, kicked out of school for the sixth time in six years," has been being shipped off to boarding school for years. Finally, he ends up at a camp for half-blood kids like himself, learns about his paternal pedigree, and sets off on a quest to retrieve a stolen artifact.
His stepfather is a smelly, obnoxious man who doesn't seem like a good fit for his sweet mother. In spite of which, he wishes he could just stay home.
The Lightning Thief is phenomenally filled with facts about Greek gods and containing: appropriate humor, wonderful writing, a fabulous plot, and uniquely funny chapter titles. Rowling.
I didn't read this book but my 12 year old son did and loved it. He is not a big reader but read each book in the series in less than a week. Keep them comming Rick Riordan.
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