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Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

By Rick Riordan
Series: Percy Jackson and The Olympians
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan follows Percy Jackson, a twelve-year-old who discovers he is a demigod, the son of Poseidon. Alongside his friends, Percy embarks on an adventure to prevent a war among the gods by retrieving a stolen lightning bolt. This thrilling quest introduces readers to a modern world of Greek mythology.
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

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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

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 277g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

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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