Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

Interesting Facts

• Percy Jackson discovers he is a demigod, the son of Poseidon, when he turns twelve.
• The book begins with Percy attending a boarding school for troubled kids.
• Percy has dyslexia and ADHD, explained by his divine heritage.
• Percy goes to Camp Half-Blood, where he meets other children of gods and learns about his destiny.
• Percy's main friends are Grover the satyr and Annabeth Chase, daughter of Athena.
• Percy must embark on a quest to return Zeus's stolen lightning bolt and prevent a war among the gods.
• One of the main antagonists of the book is Luke Castellan, son of Hermes.
• Percy battles various mythological creatures, such as the Furies, Medusa, and the Hydra.
• The book combines elements of modern life and ancient Greek mythology, creating a unique world.