The Lightning Thief , written by Rick Riordan, is the first book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. The book was adapted into a motion picture and a graphic novel in 2010. d •HYPERION When 12-year-old Percy Jackson learns that his true father is Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, he undertakes a dangerous quest across the United States to retrieve a stolen lightning bolt and stop a war between the gods. The Lightning Thief provides a high-interest, humorous introduction to the Greek myths. It encourages young readers to explore elements of the classical hero’s quest rendered in a modern-day setting, and to discuss such relevant issues as learning ... Percy Jackson 1 - The Lightning Thief THE LIGHTNING THIEF Percy Jackson and the Olympians - Book 1 Rick Riordan Scanned by Cluttered Mind Edited by Bops7 A young boy discovers he's the descendant of a Greek god and sets out on an adventure to settle an on-going battle between the gods. Based on the book by Rick Riordan.
