The+Lightening+Thief

=The Lightning Thief= by Rick Riordan Miramax, 2005


 * Basics**
 * Ages: 10-14
 * Type: Young Adult
 * Length: 392 pages
 * Category: individuality, friendship, courage, realizing you're different

Percy Jackson, a variety of Olympian gods, goddesses, and monsters
 * Main Characters**

Scholastic
 * Discussion Guide**

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 * Reviews**

In this first book from the Percy Jackson //Olympian// series, the Riordan tells a witty, lively tale in which the Olympian gods, goddesses, and infamous evil-doers of Greek mythology interact with the demi-mortal hero, Percy Jackson. (Mary Smith)
 * Personal Recommendation**

This the first book in the Percy Jackson Olympian series. It is a witty and action-packed adventure tale in which the Olympian gods, goddesses, and evil-doers of Geeek mythology interact with the demi-mortal hero, Percy Jackson. (Charlene Gibert)

Contributions by Mary Smith & Charlene Gibert

[|Interview with Rick Riordan]
 * Interview with Rick Riordan**


 * Book Talk**
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