The Lightning Thief
by Rick Riordan
So good. Why wasn't this book out when I was a freshman in high school and studying the Green myths? I was so into that unit, and did a lot of extra research on the side to learn about the different gods and goddesses. This book would have helped me remember each role.
That being said, it was a very easy read, and a bit predictable because I know quite a few of the god and goddesses (ok, so it took some refreshing for some, but overall I did remember most).
This is a great story, and age appropriate for a lot of different levels. Because it is based on real mythology, it adds extra depth into the story, as well as credibility. Last year, a few of my students were reading books from the series, and kept recommending it to me. So, the Percy Jackson series has been in the back of my mind for a year now--I'm so glad I finally got around to reading it. I can't believe it came out in 2005, and I didn't know about it until last year. Plus, there was a movie in 2010. IMDB only rates it 5.8/10, so it must not have gotten much attention.
I fully intend to read more books in this series in the near future.
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