The Lightning Thief is the first book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. The series, aptly named, follows Percy Jackson, a young boy who soon discovers he is a half-blood - half Greek god, half human. Percy is sent to camp Half-Blood where other kids like him are sent. Unfortunately, Zeus's master lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the main suspect. Thus, Percy ventures to find the bolt and prove his innocence. On the way, he discovers a treachery more powerful than the gods themselves.This book was recommended to me by multiple people. Although I expected an immature, fantasy-myth standby written for elementary school students, I was very taken with this book. Especially at how purely funny it is. Rick is an awesome writer for this, appealing to both the younger average of his audience and the elder ones who may have been pestered by friends or sibling to read this great start. Percy is easy to like and sympathize with, and Annabeth is well-drawn. Grover is the typical comic-relief best friend, and I do hope he can serve a true purpose in future books. As said before, I look forward to continuing this series.
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