The Lightning Thief

One of the most popular books in the library right now is a series

Percy Jackson & the Olympians

written by Rick Riordan. Book one, The Lightning Thief begins the adventures of Percy Jackson. I was curious about what was attractive to high school students when this story is about a 12 year-old. I wondered what they could have in common. From the moment I opened the book, I was captivated by this unique story. It blends the legends of the ancient Greek gods with the adventures of 21st century teen-agers. I was completely fascinated by the plot, by the characters and even started to understand some of the Greeks gods that had escaped my understanding while in school. Because it is about relationships and over-coming challenges, I came to understand that those themes are appealing to most age groups and it was treated in an age appropriate way. It was a lot of fun to read. Additional reviews can be found at the following link. The Lightning Thief CCB