The Lightning Thief
Percy Jackson and the Olympians #1
by Rick Riordan
Adventure
Fantasy
Mystery
Thriller
Review #1
* * * * * Stars (Amazing!)
In the book, The Lightning Thief, Percy Jackson has a horrible life. He has been kicked out of every school he has ever been to. He is just starting to learn about his father. I liked this book because it was funny and was hard to read.
Review #2
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians is the best series. It’s about this teen, Percy Jackson, finding out that he is a demigod. A demigod, or half-blood, is a human who is half god.
Review #3
* * * * * Stars (Amazing!)
The Lightning Thief was about a boy named Percy Jackson who found out he was a half-blood and the son of Poseidon, rule of the seas. He and his friends Grover and Annabeth have to return Zeus’ stolen lightning rod. Along the way they fight the Kindly Ones and many other monsters. At Camp Half-Blood, Percy recognizes Mr. Brunner as Chiron. I really liked this book and I will continue to read this series.
Review #4
* * * * * Stars (Amazing!)
This book is about Percy Jackson and his friends Annabeth and Grover. Percy Jackson learns he is a powerful demigod and is sent on a quest with his friends to retrieve Zeus’ master bolt before a war of the gods starts. I like this book because it’s really funny and full of action.
Review #5
* * * * * Stars (Amazing!)
Percy has found out he is half-god and his father is Poseidon. He must find Zeus’ Master Thunderbolt before it’s too late to clear his name. He must travel to the Underworld, confront Hades, and save his mother.
I liked it because there’s a lot of action and surprising twists. I also like the Greek mythology and how it’s tied in with everything else.
Review #6
* * * * * Stars (Amazing!)
Percy Jackson and his friends go on a quest to try to recover Zeus’ master bolt. They run into many monsters along the way. This book was full of adventure and it was funny.
Review #7
* * * * * Stars (Amazing!)
Percy is a half-blood. His father is Poseidon, the god of the sea. Zeus thinks Percy stole the lightning bolt. So Percy has to go on a quest to find who stole the lightning bolt. I liked this because it has good details, action, and it’s mystical.
Review #8
* * * * * Stars (Amazing!)
This book is about a boy whose name is Percy. He is actually a demi-god, which is half human, half god. The rest of the book is very interesting and I loved it!!!
Review #9
* * * * Stars (Great!)
I liked this book a lot because of its adventure and Greek mythology. This book is very interesting and I love this series. I have read the first one and The Sea of Monsters and I am looking forward to reading more! 🙂
Review #10
* * * * Stars (Great!)
The Lightning Thief is about a boy named Percy Jackson whose dad is a Greek god and whose mom is normal, which makes him a half-blood. Being a half-blood gives him powers and puts him in danger throughout the book. I liked how adventurous this book is and how it involves a little bit of history.
Review #11
* * * * * Stars (Amazing!)
The Lightning Thief is about a boy whose name is Percy Jackson and who discovers that he has water powers and is a demigod. Also he discovers that his dad that he never met is actually Poseidon, the water god, and he goes on this magical journey to find the lightning thief and bring him down or World War III will happen.
Review #12
* * * * * Stars (Amazing!)
Percy is a demigod, but he doesn’t know yet. When Percy finds out he is a demigod, he has millions of questions. Zeus and Poseidon will have a big fight if Zeus doesn’t get his lightning bolt back, and Zeus accuses Poseidon of taking it and giving it to Percy. Will they fight or will Percy figure out the real thief?
Review #13
* * * * * Stars (Amazing!)
“The Lighting Thief” is a book about a young boy named Percy Jackson, who discovers that Greek mythology is, in fact, real after being taken to a camp for demigods. At the camp, he is assigned an extremely important quest to locate a missing item belonging to a Greek god. Throughout this story, you will be immersed in the world of Greek mythology. You will meet many monsters, Gods, and unique characters with distinct personalities!
“The Lighting Thief” is an extraordinary book! Its suspenseful and action-packed. It’s the kind of book that you just can’t stop reading! The plot will have you hooked from the start! And you will learn so much information about Greek mythology just from reading it! “The Lightning Thief” is the perfect book for those who enjoy learning and a relatable main character.
For upper elementary and middle school readers.
Review #14
* * * * Stars (Great!)
“The Lightning Thief” by Rick Riordan is an action-packed book with Greek mythology. It follows Percy Jackson, a modern demigod. Percy is a twelve-year-old boy when he discovers he is the son of Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea. When Zeus’s master lightning bolt is stolen, Percy becomes the prime suspect. To clear his name and prevent a war among the Greek Gods, Percy embarks on a quest across America with his friends, Grover and Annabeth, to clear his name and find the truth. Will Percy find the master bolt? Will his name be cleared? Will he complete his quest? Read the book to find out!
One of my favorite things about this book is the blend of modern-day setting with ancient Greek mythology. Rick Riordan does a wonderful job of making the book easy to read and exciting for young readers. He does this while adding humor to the book. The main protagonist, Percy, is likable and relatable, which makes this book engaging for young readers. The interactions between Percy and his friends are funny but relatable. The plotline of the book is easy to follow and engaging. However, some parts of the book are predictable. Overall, the characters and plotline of “The Lightning Thief” are captivating and interesting. If you like Greek mythology, this book is for you! For upper elementary and middle school readers.
