Do you like adventure? Do you enjoy Greek mythology? Is so, the Percy Jackson series may be the perfect book series for you. The book Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, by Rick Riordan was a thrilling, relatable story that kept the reader on their seat. In the story, Percy Jackson, a twelve year old with a knack for misbehaving, discovers that he is the son of a Greek God. After encountering several monsters, and discovering that his best friend is actually a satyr (half-goat, half-human), he travels to a summer camp for the children of gods, called Camp Half-Blood. Before he arrives, though, his mother disappears after being captured by a minotaur, which Percy then kills. At camp, he discovers his father is Poseidon, and befriends Annabeth, daughter of Athena. Just as Percy settles into his new home, an issue arises. Or, descends, rather, down from Mt. Olympus. Zeus’ all-powerful lightning bolt has been stolen. Because Zeus and Poseidon had been fighting, the gods believed that it had been someone under the sea-god’s influence. Someone named Percy. Though Percy hasn’t stolen it, he decides to embark on a quest to find the missing lightning bolt and return it to Zeus. Along with Grover (the trusty satyr) and Annabeth, he sets off recover it before the summer solstice, in order to prevent a war between the gods. Assuming the thief is Hades, Percy travels great distances to recover the bolt, along the way encountering many monsters and mortals alike. When they arrive in the Underworld, the three young heroes discover that there is something much more evil stirring. The way Riordan portrayed the characters made them appear as if they were actual people, not just characters in a book. The relationships between them were so realistic, as was the dialogue. For example, in one scene, Percy and Annabeth have to go on a ride called the Tunnel of Love. Both of them are embarrassed and awkward about it, which the reader could picture themselves as in the same situation. Annabeth and Percy exchange insults back and forth, but in the end they care about one another. This relationship is similar to many brother-sister relationships. The dialogue seems as though it would be said in real life. The plot was riveting and fast-paced enough so that the reader was never bored. There was always a new problem and new events in every chapter. The chapter titles were interesting and humorous to read, and added anticipation for the reader. Riordan expertly created a story that allows readers to picture themselves in each situation. He created a balance of serious happenings and humor, and added just the right amount of danger. The Percy Jackson series is very popular among teens, and by reading the first book, it is clear to see why.
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