Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief

Sep 30, 2024 4:17 PM

Author:Rick Riordan,Walter Lewis

Brought to you by Penguin.

Penguin presents the audio edition of Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief, read by the actor Jesse Bernstein.

Half boy. Half God. All Hero.

Look, I didn't want to be a half-blood. I never asked to be the son of a Greek God.

I was just a normal kid, going to school, playing basketball, skateboarding. The usual. Until I accidentally vaporized my maths teacher. Now I spend my time battling monsters and generally trying to stay alive.

This is the one where Zeus, God of the Sky, thinks I've stolen his lightning bolt - and making Zeus angry is a very bad idea.

Reviews

Slapstick romp laced with some sharp, satirical barbs

—— Publishers Weekly

A well-written comic fantasy that blends an off-beat but believable plot with strong but quirky characters, lots of entertaining adventures and a liberal dose of humour . . . Highly recommended

—— The School Librarian

It's a "something for everyone" sort of a book with its unconventional blend of history and science fiction, warfare and even a hint of romance, but its wide-ranging appeal and powerful story work well in the classroom

—— Kate Agnew , Guardian

An absorbing mix of science-fiction and historical novel

—— The School Librarian

Lots of surprises and plot twists in this excellent, really gripping story

—— Primary Times

It's wonderful to find an adventure book that provides perspectives on the organic and musical worlds that many readers may find intriguing and enlightening

—— Books for Keeps

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