

Buy Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief (Cover may vary) Media tie-in by Riordan, Rick (ISBN: 9780141329994) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: A Rollercoaster of an Adventure!!! - Title: "Ercy Jackson and the Lightning Thief" (Book 1 of Percy Jackson And The Olympians) Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5 stars) As a parent, I cannot praise "Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief" enough! This book has captivated both my child and me, creating a delightful reading experience that we've shared together. First and foremost, the storytelling is exceptional. Rick Riordan's writing style is engaging, filled with humor, and perfectly tailored to captivate young readers. The blend of modern-day elements with Greek mythology is a stroke of genius, sparking curiosity and interest in ancient tales among children. The narrative effortlessly weaves through thrilling adventures, bringing the world of Percy Jackson to life in a way that keeps young minds eagerly turning the pages. Moreover, the character development in this book is top-notch. Percy, the protagonist, is relatable and endearing, teaching valuable life lessons about perseverance, bravery, and loyalty. The diverse cast of characters surrounding him adds depth to the story and teaches kids about friendship and the strength of teamwork. As a parent, I appreciate how these characters act as positive role models for my child, instilling valuable virtues and qualities. Furthermore, "Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief" effortlessly educates children about Greek mythology. The book introduces them to various gods, goddesses, and mythical creatures, making ancient myths come alive in an exciting and accessible manner. It's a fantastic way to nurture an interest in history and classical literature, while still being a thrilling adventure that kids can't get enough of. One aspect that particularly stands out to me is how this book encourages a love for reading. My child was initially hesitant to pick up thicker novels, but "Percy Jackson" changed that entirely. The fast-paced plot and well-crafted cliffhangers left my child excited to read "just one more chapter" before bedtime. It's a true testament to the book's ability to hook young readers and turn them into book lovers. Lastly, "Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief" carries valuable messages about self-discovery and accepting one's differences. This book embraces themes of resilience and identity, making it a powerful tool for parents to discuss important topics with their children in a relatable context. In conclusion, "Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief" is an absolute gem of a children's book that should be on every young reader's shelf. Its blend of adventure, mythology, and life lessons makes it an enriching and thoroughly enjoyable read for kids of all ages. I can't wait to explore the rest of the series with my child, and I'm grateful to Rick Riordan for creating a story that sparks joy, curiosity, and a love for reading in my little one. Review: Extremely good and has lot's of action - I would say this book is for a person who likes action and exploring plus it is super addictive .
| Best Sellers Rank | 250,291 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 1 in Books on Religion & Spirituality for Young Adults 2 in Myths & Legends for Young Adults 2 in Greek & Roman Tales & Myths for Children |
| Book 1 of 7 | Percy Jackson and the Olympians |
| Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (59,839) |
| Dimensions | 13 x 2.3 x 19.8 cm |
| Edition | Media tie-in |
| ISBN-10 | 0141329998 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0141329994 |
| Item weight | 272 g |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 384 pages |
| Publication date | 7 Jan. 2010 |
| Publisher | Puffin |
| Reading age | 9+ years, from customers |
L**A
A Rollercoaster of an Adventure!!!
Title: "Ercy Jackson and the Lightning Thief" (Book 1 of Percy Jackson And The Olympians) Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5 stars) As a parent, I cannot praise "Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief" enough! This book has captivated both my child and me, creating a delightful reading experience that we've shared together. First and foremost, the storytelling is exceptional. Rick Riordan's writing style is engaging, filled with humor, and perfectly tailored to captivate young readers. The blend of modern-day elements with Greek mythology is a stroke of genius, sparking curiosity and interest in ancient tales among children. The narrative effortlessly weaves through thrilling adventures, bringing the world of Percy Jackson to life in a way that keeps young minds eagerly turning the pages. Moreover, the character development in this book is top-notch. Percy, the protagonist, is relatable and endearing, teaching valuable life lessons about perseverance, bravery, and loyalty. The diverse cast of characters surrounding him adds depth to the story and teaches kids about friendship and the strength of teamwork. As a parent, I appreciate how these characters act as positive role models for my child, instilling valuable virtues and qualities. Furthermore, "Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief" effortlessly educates children about Greek mythology. The book introduces them to various gods, goddesses, and mythical creatures, making ancient myths come alive in an exciting and accessible manner. It's a fantastic way to nurture an interest in history and classical literature, while still being a thrilling adventure that kids can't get enough of. One aspect that particularly stands out to me is how this book encourages a love for reading. My child was initially hesitant to pick up thicker novels, but "Percy Jackson" changed that entirely. The fast-paced plot and well-crafted cliffhangers left my child excited to read "just one more chapter" before bedtime. It's a true testament to the book's ability to hook young readers and turn them into book lovers. Lastly, "Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief" carries valuable messages about self-discovery and accepting one's differences. This book embraces themes of resilience and identity, making it a powerful tool for parents to discuss important topics with their children in a relatable context. In conclusion, "Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief" is an absolute gem of a children's book that should be on every young reader's shelf. Its blend of adventure, mythology, and life lessons makes it an enriching and thoroughly enjoyable read for kids of all ages. I can't wait to explore the rest of the series with my child, and I'm grateful to Rick Riordan for creating a story that sparks joy, curiosity, and a love for reading in my little one.
"**"
Extremely good and has lot's of action
I would say this book is for a person who likes action and exploring plus it is super addictive .
R**N
I loved this book
I loved this book. It had been on my wish list for the longest time, and then one day I just bought all of the books at once. When they arrived, I dropped everything I was reading and delved straight into The Lightening Thief. The Lightening Thief follows Percy Jackson, a somewhat average school boy, living an average life, asusmingly diagnosed with ADHD he's often in trouble at school. Until he accidentally vaporises his teacher. Skip a few scenes (because y'know read the book!) and Percy finds out he's a Demi-God, half blood. Half human, half god. Percy Jackson and the Olympians is an up to date, modern twist on the Ancient Greek Gods, which I loved. I totally love the Greek Gods after visiting Greece TONNES when I was little. The 'big three' gods made a pact to never have children with mortal women, thus making Demi Gods. But Percy's Father, y'know didn't listen... I also so totally loved Annabeth and Grover. Annabeth is a fellow Demi-God, and Grover, a Satyr. I absolutely frickin loved this book, given that I've been so stressed lately, and everything I've had going on I was really assuming for a fun and light read without falling into a romance, I still wanted to stay in the sort of genre of Young Adult. Even though Percy Jackson is an awesome book, and Rick Riordan has written a gripping and exciting novel, I just couldn't give this book 5 stars. Not because it didn't deserve it, it does, I just didn't feel the level of language was there or that I've read better books that were a 5*. I still loved it, and will more than likely finish the series and all of Riordans other books. Which is super unusual for me. I'm a one book a series kinda gal. All in all, this book is brilliant. The mythology is on point, well followed and interesting. The characters are well developed, well written and diverse. The storyline is unique, exciting with a touch of humour. Riordan has written a fabulous novel in Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief.
D**S
Soy maestro y los niños en mi aula, encantan este libro para literatura.
G**N
Finally got my son into reading with this book. So happy i bought the other 4
C**F
Gerne wird immer wieder der Vergleich zu Harry Potter gezogen... aber man kann und darf ihn nicht ziehen. Das Einzige was diese Bücher gemein haben ist, dass sie dem Fantasy-Genre entspringen. Punkt um. Um was geht es eigentlich? Die Götter - die griechichen - sind lebendig. Und wie zu frühen Zeiten zeugen sie munter Kinder mit den Menschen. Percy Jackson ist so ein Kind; ein Kind Poseidons. Dass das die Monster der griechichen Legenden und vorallem sein Großvater, der Titan Kronos, aber auch die anderen Götter nicht so prikelnd finden, stellt sich schnell heraus. Und wie zu alten Zeiten muss Percy als Halbgott und Held in die Welt hinaus ziehen, um Aufgaben zu erfüllen. In seinem ersten Abenteuer muss er die Blitze Zeus' wieder finden, um einen Krieg unter den Göttern zu verhindern. Dass dabei nicht alles so ist, wie es anfangs erscheint, macht die Geschichte spannend. Bei dieser Rahmenhandlung ist klar, dass ein Vergleich zu Harry Potter vorallem inhaltlich hinkt: auf der einen Seite ein Zauberlehrling - auf der anderen Seite ein Halbgott. Aber wo uns Rowling am Anfang ihrer liebenswerten Harry Potter-Reihe noch im unklaren lässt und Harry mehr oder weniger belanglose und vorallem wenig brutale Abenteuer erleben lässt, ist bei Riordan von Anfang an alles klar. Percy ist ein Held und muss entsprechend handeln. Hier wird mit harten Bandagen gekämpft und der gewaltsame Tod spielt bereits zu Beginn eine Rolle. Dies mutet uns Rowling erst in den letzten Bänden zu und das hat zumindest mich beim Lesen dieser Bücher sehr enttäuscht. Neben dem tollen, schnellen und spannenden Stil, den Riordan schreibt, sind vorallem seine Anlehnungen an die griechiche Mythologie hervorzuheben. Alle Kinder, die ungerne lernen, sollten jetzt aufhören diese Rezension zu lesen. Denn das was Riordan über die Götter, die Titanen, die Monster der griechichen Sagenweld schreibt, ist richtig. Hier vermittelt der Autor, der Geschichtslehrer ist, echtes Wissen. Zeus, der seinen Vater Kronos in den Tartarus geworfen hat, Hades' Unterwelt und vieles mehr ist ein Abbild alter griechicher Geschichten. Darüber hinaus gelingt es Riordan die Persönlichkeitsstrukturen dieser Wesen zu erfassen und in unsere heutige Zeit zu portieren. Warum sollte also der Meeresgott nicht in kurzen Hosen und Hawaii-Hemd auftreten, warum sollte der Kriegsgott Ares nicht auf einer Harley in schwarzem Bikeroutfit durch das Land fahren? Und auch hier hinkt der Vergleich mit Harry Potter; denn Harry Potter hat kein mythologisches Vorbild. Wer Potter gelesen hat und toll findet und wem es nur um eine gute Geschichte mit Fantasymerkmalen geht, wird hier genauso seine Freude dran haben; keine Frage. Die Geschichten der griechichen Mythologie sind Parabeln und hier und da immernoch aktuell. Wenn man also einen seichten Einstieg in diese Welt haben will, warum nicht über Percy Jackson? Wer die griechichen Geschichten kennt, wird seine Freude an Percy Jackson haben und wie es Riordan gelungen ist, diese ins Heute zu übertragen. Ein gelungenes Buch - im Übrigen wie die anderen dieser Reihe auch - und wer als Erwachsener keine Scheu vor Jugendbüchern hat (mit dem Kindle sieht's ja auch keiner im Zug) wird auch ein bis zwei Tage Kurzweiliges erleben.
D**D
Bought as a present for teenager. She really enjoyed it and ended up reading the other ones from this series as well.
A**I
Got this book for my daughter and she loved it...has very amazing adventures, great characters and amazing plot twists ..
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