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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief
Look, I didn't want to be a half-blood. I never asked to be the son of a Greek God. I was just a normal kid, going to school, playing basketball, skateboarding. The usual. Until I accidentally vaporized my maths teacher. Now I spend my time battling monsters and generally trying to stay alive. This is the one where Zeus, God of the Sky, thinks I've stolen his lightning bolt - and making Zeus angry is a very bad idea.
The first book in Rick Riordan's series introduces us to Percy Jackson, a twelve-year-old boy who discovers he is a demigod, the son of Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea. The story begins with Percy struggling at school and dealing with strange occurrences, such as being attacked by monsters. After a trip to a museum with his class, he learns from his teacher that he is in danger and that he must flee to a summer camp called Camp Half-Blood, a safe haven for demigods. At Camp Half-Blood, Percy discovers his true identity and learns that Zeus's lightning bolt has been stolen, and he is accused of the theft. To clear his name and prevent a war among the gods, Percy embarks on a quest to find the real thief. He is joined by his friends Annabeth Chase, daughter of Athena, and Grover, a satyr. Their journey takes them across the United States as they encounter various mythological creatures and challenges, including the Furies, Medusa, and Ares, the god of war. Along the way, Percy learns about friendship, bravery, and his own strengths. Ultimately, Percy discovers that the lightning thief is not who he expected, and he manages to return the bolt to Zeus, restoring peace among the gods. The book blends humour, adventure, and Greek mythology, marking the beginning of Percy's heroic journey and his coming-of-age as a demigod.
