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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 BOY - HALF GOD - ALL HERO.
Look, I never asked to be the son of a Greek god, I was just a normal kid... until I accidentally vaporised 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 bestselling, 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!
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan receives praise for its engaging narrative, unique blend of modern-day adventure with Greek mythology, and relatable characters. Many readers appreciate its fast-paced plot and sense of humour, making it a thrilling read for children and adults alike. The book is often commended for sparking interest in mythology while providing a compelling, entertaining story.
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ISBN: 9780241672037
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 23 November 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Puffin
Audience: Children
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Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 277g
Pages: 400
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Rick Riordan (he/him), dubbed 'storyteller of the gods' by Publishers Weekly, is the author of five #1 New York Times best-selling middle grade series with millions of copies sold throughout the world, including Percy Jackson and the Olympians, soon to be a live-action series on Disney+. His latest novel is Daughter of the Deep, a modern take on Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Rick is also the publisher of an imprint at Disney-Hyperion, Rick Riordan Presents, dedicated to finding other authors of highly entertaining fiction based on world cultures and mythologies. He lives in Boston, Massachusetts with his wife and two sons. Follow him on Twitter at @RickRiordan.
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