Author: Rick Riordan
Publisher: Disney Hyperion
Published: April 1, 2006
Kindle Version: January 29, 2010
Book Review by Cindy Phelps Thomas
About The Author
Rick Riordan is an American author best known for his "Percy Jackson & the Olympians" series. He lives in San Antonio with his wife and their two sons Patrick and Haley, who inspired his Percy Jackson series.
Percy and the Yancy Academy
Percy Jackson is a 12 year-old boy who has been diagnosed
with ADHD and dyslexia. He has always had a hard time in school. His mother
has had to transfer him to many different schools because he always gets in trouble. His latest
school, Yancy Academy, is on a field trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art
when suddenly his teacher turns into a monster and attacks Percy. He is unsure
if anyone else sees this happen. He discovers that his teacher is one of the
furies and is trying to kill him. His mother grows concerned and takes him away
for the weekend. His best friend, Grover
who turns out to be a Satyr that has been watching over him, appears and tells
him he’s in danger. Percy’s mother takes them both to Camp Half-Blood, a camp
for demigods. Demigods are the children of Gods/Goddesses and mortals. This is
the only place he will be safe. Before they get to the camp a Minotaur begins
chasing them. His mother is not able to cross the gates into the camp, so the
Minotaur grabs her and she disintegrates into gold dust. Percy is devastated
and unsure whether he will ever see her again.
Percy does not know which god his father is so he is placed
in the cabin of Hermes until his father reveals his symbol to Percy. During a
training game, Poseidon reveals his symbol to Percy. He is the only child of
Poseidon’s at the camp. There is fighting in Olympus over a stolen lightning
bolt that belongs to Zeus. Zeus believes that Poseidon has stolen the bolt
through Percy. Percy sets off on an adventure with Grover and Annabeth to find
the bolt, which his mentor Chiron believes is in the Underworld. The three of
them encounter many things. They fight Medusa, the Furies, and Ares while
making their way to Hades. But will they get there in time? They only have 10
days to complete this journey and return the bolt to Zeus.
Favorite Quotes from "The Lightning Thief"
“If my life is going to mean anything, I have to live it myself.”
“Deadlines just aren't real to me until I'm staring one in the face.”
“Go on with what your heart tells you, or you will lose all.”
“It's funny how humans can wrap their mind around things and fit them into their version of reality.”
“Knowing too much of your future is never a good thing.”
“Where's the glory in repeating what others have done?”
“The real world is where the monsters are.”
“Suspecting and knowing are not the same.”
My Thoughts
This is a fun book filled with action, adventure, and Greek Mythology. I enjoyed every page. These are similar to Harry Potter, but Greek Mythology versus wizards. I personally prefer these to the Potter series. The author initially started the story of Percy Jackson for his son, who was also diagnosed with ADHA and dyslexia. The stories were his bedtime stories. I think it is touching that this was developed between a father and son. I can imagine the two tweaking the story each night. I can’t wait to see where the rest of the series takes me!
This is a fun book filled with action, adventure, and Greek Mythology. I enjoyed every page. These are similar to Harry Potter, but Greek Mythology versus wizards. I personally prefer these to the Potter series. The author initially started the story of Percy Jackson for his son, who was also diagnosed with ADHA and dyslexia. The stories were his bedtime stories. I think it is touching that this was developed between a father and son. I can imagine the two tweaking the story each night. I can’t wait to see where the rest of the series takes me!
My Rating: 5 Stars Out Of 5
I want to welcome Cindy Phleps Thomas to the book
review team on JanetteFuller.Com. Cindy is a U.S. Navy Veteran (2001-2005). She
earned her BS in Psychology/Criminal Justice from the University of Houston at
Clear Lake. She received an elementary teaching certification and is a former
kindergarten teacher in the La Porte, TX School District. She is currently a
stay-at-home mom and is working on her MBA degree at the University of
Houston.
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