The Lightning Thief - Book Review

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Riordan, Rick. The Lightning Thief. New York: Miramax /Hyperion for Children, 2005. Print.

“My name is Percy Jackson. I’m twelve years old. Until a few months ago, I was a boarding student at Yancy Academy, a private school for troubled kids in upstate New York.” That’s one of Percy’s smallest problems, though. Percy is a half blood. Being a half blood is dangerous, and his life is always in danger. His friend, and protector Grover has taken him to Half Blood Hill for protection. A camp where many other half bloods live. For years on end, Percy and the Half Blood Hill campers practice and train, hoping to someday go on a quest.

But matters get worse for Percy, he is accused of stealing the lightning bolt from master, Zeus. He has only ten days to return the bolt back to Zeus. If Percy fails this task, Zeus will unleash war throughout the entire earth. Percy will not finish his quest until he comes to terms with his father, Poseidon, solve a riddle which he has received from the Oracle, and most importantly, return the lightning bolt.

I was drawn into the book and was brought to life, because of the great characters and the writing style of Rick Riordan. The Lightning Thief is the first book in a five book series. This book was an amazing introduction to the series. This book and the rest of the series is an exciting journey through Percy Jackson’s young life and amazing quests. I would recommend this book to readers who are looking for a new and exciting series. Rick Riordan transforms this fantasy book into something very realistic and relatable.