It won the adult library services association best books for young adults, among other awards. Percy jackson 1 the lightning thief riordan rick 1. His mother sends him to a summer camp for demigods, where he and his new friends set out on a quest to prevent a war between the gods. The lightning thief by rick riordan synopsis the lightning thief is the exciting fantasyadventure novel featuring the adventures of percy jackson, a twelveyearold boy with dyslexia and attentiondeficit disorder add, who has been expelled from a string of boarding schools and is having a difficult time adjusting to his circumstances.
The lightning thief fantasy fiction, trade book, lexile 740 percy jackson is a preteen who has often encountered trouble in his young life, and in his twelfth summer he learns why. Here i go sounding like a fan girl again but, honestly, i was having a really hard time thinking of a book similar to the lightning thief that would be appropriate for younger. I was just a normal kid, going to school, playing basketball, skateboarding. The lightning thief percy jackson and the olympians. The lightning thief by rick riordan overdrive rakuten. He is twelve years old, and he decides to tell us the story of his past year. When percys mom finds out, she knows its time that he knew the truth about where he came from, and that he go to the one. Believe whatever lie your mom or dad told you about your birth, and try to lead a normal life.
Its similar to the book plot, but not exact but id recommend you go see it anyway. Percy jackson and the lightning thief by riordan, rick and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Zeus accuses him of stealing his lightning bolt and percy has no idea what hes talking about. A clever concept drives riordans highly charged childrens book debut the first in a series. A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information is. This book is an entertaining introduction to a world of halfbloods, heroes, and greek mythology.
It is fast paced, wellwritten, and full of loveable, believable characters even if they are children of gods. The space between the lorax and harry potter is a gap in my childrens lit knowledge. Book 1 of 5 in the percy jackson and the olympians series. Percy jackson and the lightning thief is the first bestselling book in rick riordans phenomenally successful percy jackson series half boy. Instantly get a books guided reading, lexile measure, dra, or grade level reading level. Percy is able to defeat the monster through the use of a bronze. Officially diagnosed with adhd, his lack of selfcontrol gets him in trouble again and again. Booksource is the premier trade book distributor to k12 school classrooms across the country. T his book is about a boy called percy jackson who finds out he is son of the greek god poseidon. When we tried to move from assisted to independent reading, the book turned out to be too hard. The theft of zeuss master bolt is the reason why we are reading this book at all.
A film version title percy jackson and the olympians. The lightning thief is a 2005 fantasyadventure novel. Books similar to the lightning thief percy jackson and. Download and read online for free the lightning thief by rick riordan. Since poseidon has recently openly claimed percy as his son, zeus is. About the book when troubled student percy jackson vaporizes his math teacher on a class field trip, he begins to suspect that his life is not what it seems. It takes a lot to stand out among the multitudes of new fantasy series that seem. Percy is able to defeat the monster through the use of a bronze sword. When percys mom finds out, she knows its time that he knew the truth about where he came from, and that he go to the one place hell be safe. Can anyone suggest a book at a lower reading level than lightning thiefsorcerers stone thats still fairly long and mostly text few or no pictures. His math teacher turns into a terrifying monster who tries to kill him, he finds out his best friend is half. This whole series is an excellent read for anyone, and a choice pick for parents who are looking for exciting, fun, clean books for both boys and girls to read. Percy jackson and the olympians, book 1 is that greek gods have affairs with mortal women and the resulting children are demigods.
Claim the percy jackson 1 the lightning thief riordan rick 1. We even gathered a couple of great questions about these books and put all of them together in another one of our great quizzes so get ready for another memorable experience. Lexile level 740l grade equivalent 5 overview percy jackson is a good kid, but he cant seem to focus on his. Extension activity the lightning thief extension activities three exciting learning activities to complement author rick riordans modern myth. Find and level books by searching the book wizard database of more than 50,000 childrens books. Mythological monsters and the gods of mount olympus seem to be walking out of the pages of twelveyearold percy jacksons textbooks and into his life. Zeuss master lightning bolt has been stolen, and percy is the prime suspect. The lightning thief was released in 2010, starring logan lerman, rosario dawson, and pierce brosnan.
Luke is still at large, cronos is growing stronger, and percy is about to step out into the world as the acknowledged son of poseidon. The series is about the adventures of modern 12yearold percy jackson after he discovers he is a demigod halfhuman, halfgod. If he doesnt get his life into shape, this could be the sixth school hes expelled from. Now submerge yourself in the thrilling, stunning, and actionpacked graphic novel. On the first day of summer, just after his sixthgrade year, percy discovers that something is wrong with him. If youre reading this because you think you might be one, my advice is.
Who knew that mount olympus was located on floor of the. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. The world of the lightning thief brings greek mythology into the modern world. This book is set in the 21st century, and is about a boy named percy jackson who has special needs. Guided reading, lexile measure, grade level equivalent, dra level. The lightning thief is the first book in the percy jackson series. The lightning thief the lightning thief the lightning thief the lightning thief the lightning thief the lightning thief the lightning thief. Percy jackson and the olympians, the heroes of olympus, and the trials of apollo, based on greek and roman mythology. The lightning thief percy jackson and the olympians, book. Series creator rick riordan joins forces with some of the biggest names in the comic book industry to tell the story of a boy who must. He discovers that his lifelong reading and attention troubles are all signs that he is a halfblooda child of the greek gods.
The lightning thief is about the adventures of 12 year old percy jackson. The first book in rick riordans percy jackson and the olympians series, the lightning thief, was published in 2005. By the way, dont know if you already knew, but a movie of the first book has just been released. Youll find fantasy violence including swordplay and monsters. Percys mom is apparently killed in front of him and his stepfather, who drinks to excess, used. Shop for the lightning thief book online at target. Resources for this book save to list other books you might like related book resources. Twelveyearold percy full name, perseus jackson has attended six schools in six years. The lightning thief is the first book in the percy jackson and the olympians series and one of riordans most successful books. From the hilarious chapter titles we take a zebra to vegas to the actionpacked and thrilling text, to the strong narrative voice and compelling. Lately, mythological monsters and the gods of mount olympus seem to be walking straight out of the pages of percys greek mythology textbook and into his life. It was the first youngadult book written by author rick riordan. He is a student at yancy academy, a place for bad kids. Edgar awardwinning riordan leaves the adult world of mystery to begin a fantasy series for younger readers.
Not everything is what it seems, as percys math teacher turns into a fury and attacks him. Zeus is practically spitting blue jelly beans because of this theft, and hes causing huge storms everywhere. Percy jackson and the lightning thief by rick riordan. Three exciting learning activities to complement author rick riordans modern myth. Good books for kids lists reading levels for rick riordan books. Interest level, reading level, reading az, atos, word count. Lightning thief, the illustrated edition lexile find a book. And lately, being away at boarding school is only getting worse percy could have sworn his prealgebra teacher turned into a monster and tried to kill him. I accidentally vaporize my prealgebra teacher duration. The final book in the groundbreaking hunger games trilogy, this new foiled edition of mockingjay is. Search by title, author, illustrator, or keyword using the search box above.
The lightning thief by rick riordan book 1 of the percy jackson and the olympians series. The lightning thief percy jackson and the olympians, book 1 9780786856299 by riordan, rick and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The lightning thief accelerated reader bookfinder us book detail. On a daring road trip from their summer camp in new york to the gates of the. Percy jackson is a good kid, but he cant seem to focus on his schoolwork or control his temper. Parents need to know that the premise of rick riordans the lightning thief. The lightning thief extension activities scholastic.
The lightning thief percy jackson and the olympians series, book 1. The lightning thief by rick riordan at the best online ebook storage. The lightning thief, the first in the percy jackson series, by rick riordan, begins with percy jackson taking a school trip to the metropolitan museum of art. The class takes a field trip to the metropolitan museum of art to look at greek and roman exhibits. Percy jackson has adhd, dyslexia, and a taste for trouble, so hes stuck going to a private school in upstate new york for hardtohandle kids. This story is about a boy named percy,who discovers that he is a halfblood. Percy jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school. He finds a place where all halfbloods go to be safe from evil monsters. Now percy has just ten days to find and return zeuss stolen property, and bring peace to a warring mount olympus.
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