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  • Published: New York : Hyperion Books for Children, c2005.
  • Year Published: 2005
  • Series: Percy Jackson & the Olympians ; 1
  • Description: 375 p. ; 22 cm.
  • ISBN/Standard #:0786838655
  • Language: English
  • Format: Book

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Percy Jackson & The Olympians. book 1, The lightning thief

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by Riordan, Rick.

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Available Copies: Downtown Adult (2), Malletts Adult (2), Pittsfield Adult (3), Traverwood Adult (2), West Adult (2)

Call number: Zoom Lends Book, J Fiction, J Paperback Fiction

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Percy Jackson is a good kid, but he can't seem to focus on his schoolwork or control his temper. And lately, being away at boarding school is only getting worse -- Percy could have sworn his pre-algebra teacher turned into a monster and tried to kill him. When Percy's mom finds out, she knows it's time that he knew the truth about where he came from, and that he go to the one place he'll be safe. She sends Percy to Camp Half-Blood, a summer camp for demigods (on Long Island), where he learns that the father he never knew is Poseidon, God of the Sea. Soon, a mystery unfolds and together with his friends -- one a satyr and the other the demigod daughter of Athena -- Percy sets out on a quest across the United States to reach the gates of the Underworld (located in a recording studio in Hollywood) and prevent a catastrophic war between the gods.

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Never gets old

submitted by Michael P. on February 16, 2010, 8:30 pm

I enjoy the entire Percy Jackson series not only because it is fast-paced and full of twists and turns but because it is a great place to start reading about mythology. When I started reading "The Lightning Thief" I decided to check out a book on Greek mythology so that I could get more background on the characters. Also, check out www.theoi. com for an awesome site that covers everything about Greek mythology. This site includes the primary sources (where the stories first came from) for all of the myths, Gods, and creatures!

The Lightning Thief Review

submitted by adamnick on February 9, 2010, 9:03 pm

A really awesome book and I would give this book to anyone who liked Greek Mythology and action. Rick Riordan puts on a good show throughout the whole book leaving readers eager for more. Full of Monsters, Gods, Demigods, Satyrs and The Lightning Thief!!

Modern Mythology

submitted by Angelmatrix on December 17, 2007, 6:14 pm

A great twist in ancient Greek mythology and the modern 21st century. Who doesn't want to read it? Monsters, gods, demigods, three kids...or rather two demigods and a satyr try to find Zeus' master lightning bolt before he goes haywire with Hades and cause World War III.