Percy Jackson: the lightning thief

The story of “Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief” is a thrilling tale written by Rick Riordan and published on June 28th 2005. It has a cumulative reading level for children from grades 5-8 and features a troubled 12-year-old, Percy Jackson, who discovers he's a demigod, son of Poseidon, and is framed for stealing Zeus's master lightning bolt, leading him on a quest across the US with friends Annabeth and Grover to clear his name and prevent a war between the gods.

Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief

By Rick Riordan

Genre: Greek Mythology, Fantasy Fiction

Reading Level: 5th-8th grade (ages 10-14)

Interested in Greek mythology? Looking for fixation to occupy your free time? The Lightening Thief is a great place to start in a series of currently 7 books! A fantastic example of a hero’s journey, we hope you’ll find yourself learning more about ancient Greece, the mythology and enjoying the vibrant cast of characters and adventures.