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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4.3/5 on Goodreads)
Genre: Fantasy, Middle Grade, Adventure, Greek Mythology, Fiction

Book Review:
“Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief” is a fast-paced, hilarious, and action-packed introduction to one of the most beloved fantasy series of all time. Percy Jackson discovers he's a demigod — son of Poseidon, god of the sea — when he accidentally vaporizes his pre-algebra teacher. Sent to Camp Half-Blood, he learns that Zeus's master lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. Together with Annabeth (daughter of Athena) and Grover (a satyr), Percy embarks on a cross-country quest to prevent a war among the gods. The book brilliantly blends Greek mythology with modern settings — the Underworld is in Los Angeles, and Medusa runs a garden gnome emporium. Funny, smart, and thrilling, this book is perfect for readers aged 9-99. “A fantastic blend of myth and modern” – Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl.