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Series: Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Book 1

Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson is on the most dangerous quest of his life. With the help of a satyr and a daughter of Athena, Percy must journey across the United States to catch a thief who has stolen the original weapon of mass destruction - Zeus' master bolt. Along the way, he must face a host of mythological enemies determined to stop him. Most of all, he must come to terms with a father he has never known, and an Oracle that has warned him of betrayal by a friend.

Disney Hyperion 0-7868-5629-7 Ages 10+

The sea does not like to be restrained. - Rick Riordan

The Lightning Thief, Chapter One

Hear the first part of the first Percy Jackson book, as read by the author (MP3).

Notable Awards

A New York Times Bestseller

Selected for Al Roker's Book Club for Kids, The Today Show

A Best Book of 2005, School Library Journal

A New York Times Notable Book of 2005

A Best Book of 2005, Child Magazine

Bluebonnet Award Nominee, 2006, Texas Library Association

Askews Torchlight Award (UK) Winner, 2006

Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book List, 2005

VOYA Top Shelf Fiction List for 2005

ALA Notable Book for 2005
More Awards

YALSA Best Book for Young Adults 2005

Red House Children's Book Award Winner (UK), 2006

CCBC choice award 2006, Cooperative Children's Book Center

A 2006 Notable Children's Book, National Council for Teachers of English

A Publishers Weekly National Children's Bestseller

Warwickshire Book Award Winner (UK), 2007

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Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson is on the most dangerous quest of his life. With the help of a satyr and a daughter of Athena, Percy must journey across the United States to catch a thief who has stolen the original weapon of mass destruction - Zeus' master bolt.

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Rick Riordan | Welcome to the Online World of Rick Riordan

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Rick Riordan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over twenty novels for young readers, including the Percy Jackson series.

For fifteen years, Rick taught English and history at public and private middle schools in the San Francisco Bay Area and in Texas. While teaching in San Antonio, Saint Mary's Hall honored him with the school's first Master Teacher Award.

While teaching full time, Riordan began writing mystery novels for grownups. His Tres Navarre series went on to win the top three national awards in the mystery genre - the Edgar, the Anthony and the Shamus. Riordan turned to children's fiction when he started The Lightning Thief as a bedtime story for his oldest son.

Today, over 190 million copies of his books are in print worldwide, and rights have been sold into more than 37 countries. Rick and his wife Becky are both executive producers overseeing TV/film adaptations of his works including Percy Jackson, the Kane Chronicles and Daughter of the Deep.

Rick Riordan now writes full-time. He lives in Boston with his wife and two sons.

You can follow Rick on Mastodon. At present, this is the only social media platform which Rick uses personally. All other accounts are run by staff.

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Rick Riordan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over twenty novels for young readers, including the Percy Jackson series. For fifteen years, Rick taught English and history at public and private middle schools in the San Francisco Bay Area and in Texas.

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101 Posts, 67 Following, 878 Followers · Author of Percy Jackson, teacher, producer, student. American of Irish descent. Based in Boston. Masters in Gaelic Literature UCC. Tá mé ag foghlaim Gaeilge.

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Percy Jackson and The Olympians | Teaser | Disney+

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 - Official Teaser (2025) Walker Scobell | D23 2024

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22K views · 262 reactions | Percy Jackson and the Olympians | Season Three | Disney+ | As the prophecy foretold.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians will be back for SEASON 3 on #DisneyPlus! | By Disney+ | Facebook

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As the prophecy foretold.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians will be back for SEASON 3 on #DisneyPlus!

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Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief | Trailer | 20th Century FOX

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Do you have a favorite episode title? (I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-Algebra Teacher. I Become Supreme Lord of the Bathroom. We Visit the Garden Gnome Emporium. I Plunge to My Death. A God Buys Us Cheeseburgers. We Take a Zebra to Vegas. We Find Out the Truth, Sort Of. The Prophecy Comes True.)

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Do you have a favorite episode title? (I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-Algebra Teacher. I Become Supreme Lord of the Bathroom. We Visit the Garden Gnome Emporium. I Plunge to My Death. A God Buys Us Cheeseburgers. We Take a Zebra to Vegas. We Find Out the Truth, Sort Of. The Prophecy Comes True.)

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Welcome to Camp Half Blood! Which cabin would you want to belong to? (Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Athena, Ares, Apollo, Demeter, Hermes, Hephaestus, Artemis, Aphrodite, Dionysus.)

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Welcome to Camp Half Blood! Which cabin would you want to belong to? (Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Athena, Ares, Apollo, Demeter, Hermes, Hephaestus, Artemis, Aphrodite, Dionysus.)

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“If you burn the thing you'll miss the most, they’re more likely to listen,” what would your burnt offering be and who would be listening?

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“If you burn the thing you'll miss the most, they’re more likely to listen,” what would your burnt offering be and who would be listening?

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Percy Jackon’s prophecy from the Oracle: “You shall go west, and face the god who has turned, You shall find what was stolen, and see it safely returned, You shall be betrayed by one who calls you a friend, And you shall fail to save what matters most, in the end.” Who did you think the betrayer would be? 

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Percy Jackon’s prophecy from the Oracle: “You shall go west, and face the god who has turned, You shall find what was stolen, and see it safely returned, You shall be betrayed by one who calls you a friend, And you shall fail to save what matters most, in the end.” Who did you think the betrayer would be? 

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If you went on a quest, who would you pick as your quest mates and why?

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If you went on a quest, who would you pick as your quest mates and why?

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Which of the gifts from the half-bloods’ parents would you want? (Percy’s Riptide pen, Annabeth’s baseball cap, Luke’s winged shoes)

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Which of the gifts from the half-bloods’ parents would you want? (Percy’s Riptide pen, Annabeth’s baseball cap, Luke’s winged shoes)

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Which mythical monster Percy faced was the worst? (Minotaur, the Furies, Medusa, Echidna and Chimera, Cerberus

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Which mythical monster Percy faced was the worst? (Minotaur, the Furies, Medusa, Echidna and Chimera, Cerberus

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Throughout the series there is a theme of “glory” that many characters strive to achieve and maintain. Is “glory” important to you? Why or why not?

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Throughout the series there is a theme of “glory” that many characters strive to achieve and maintain. Is “glory” important to you? Why or why not?

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Did you read “The Lightning Thief”? How did the series compare to the book?

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Did you read “The Lightning Thief”? How did the series compare to the book?

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What are your predictions for the series in Season 2 based on “The Sea of Monsters”?

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What are your predictions for the series in Season 2 based on “The Sea of Monsters”?

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Percy struggles with feeling like an outsider. How does learning he is a demigod change the way he views himself and his place in the world?

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Percy struggles with feeling like an outsider. How does learning he is a demigod change the way he views himself and his place in the world?

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The gods are portrayed with very human traits. What do you think Rick Riordan is saying about power, pride, and family through the behavior of the Olympian gods?

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The gods are portrayed with very human traits. What do you think Rick Riordan is saying about power, pride, and family through the behavior of the Olympian gods?

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Friendship plays a key role in Percy’s journey. How do Annabeth and Grover help Percy grow and succeed? What does each character contribute to the group?

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Friendship plays a key role in Percy’s journey. How do Annabeth and Grover help Percy grow and succeed? What does each character contribute to the group?

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Percy learns that his father is Poseidon. How does this affect his identity? In what ways does he try to live up to being a “son of the sea god?”

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Percy learns that his father is Poseidon. How does this affect his identity? In what ways does he try to live up to being a “son of the sea god?”

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The novel blends modern life with ancient mythology. How does placing Greek myths in the real world affect your understanding of them?

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The novel blends modern life with ancient mythology. How does placing Greek myths in the real world affect your understanding of them?

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Percy is impulsive but brave. Do you think his flaws help or hurt him more on his quest?

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Percy is impulsive but brave. Do you think his flaws help or hurt him more on his quest?

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There are many themes in the book—loyalty, bravery, identity, and betrayal. Which theme stood out the most to you and why?

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There are many themes in the book—loyalty, bravery, identity, and betrayal. Which theme stood out the most to you and why?

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Luke feels betrayed by the gods and acts on that anger. Do you think his feelings are justified? How could his path have been different?

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Luke feels betrayed by the gods and acts on that anger. Do you think his feelings are justified? How could his path have been different?

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Camp Half-Blood is a place of safety and learning for demigods. What does it symbolize for Percy and the other campers?

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Camp Half-Blood is a place of safety and learning for demigods. What does it symbolize for Percy and the other campers?

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What makes Percy a hero? How does he grow from the beginning to the end of the book?

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What makes Percy a hero? How does he grow from the beginning to the end of the book?