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Book Review of The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Bk 1)

The Lightning Thief  (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Bk 1)
BlueShoes7 avatar reviewed For anyone of any age on + 20 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3


This book is written for any reader 12 years old and up, but the story can be enjoyed by every reading level. Even if you know only the tiniest bit of Greek mythology, it's not difficult to follow the story at all, since pieces of famous Greek myths are peppered throughout. Riordan's ability to transform the ancient Greeks' views of the gods into modern representations is an enjoyable adventure. His description of Ares is my particular favorite. This is the first in the series, so there are plenty more to look forward to after you're done.