The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan is a 2006-2007 Texas Bluebonnet nominee. It was also a New York Times Notable Book of 2005.
The Lightning Thief is a fun fast paced fantasy adventure. Percy Jackson is a sixth grader that is always getting into trouble and getting kicked out of school. He is ADHD and dyslexic, whenever he tries to read, the letters float off the page and reverse themselves. He has been kicked out of another school at the end of his sixth grade year. Percy is disappointed, but also excited to be going home and spend time with his mom. Percy finally discovers why he is different from everyone else as his mom tries to desperately drive him to safety at Camp Half-Bloods. He makes it there then watches in disbelief as his mom vanishes while a Minotaur chokes her. Percy goes mad with anger and kills the Minotaur. When Percy wakes up, he slowly comes to grips with the fact that his father is a Greek god and that he must go on a quest. This story was fun and exciting. I enjoyed how Greek Mythology was woven throughout this modern adventure. The main character Percy Jackson is like any other six grader that doesn’t fit in and trouble seems to follow.
Riordan, R. (2005). The Lightning Thief. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.
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