This is the first book in a four part series following Percy Jackson and his adventures with the Greek gods and goddesses that, surprisingly, are still around today. Percy has been to many schools, kicked out of each one because of his behavior issues. He is diagnosed as dyslexic and has ADHD. Trouble always seems to happen when he is around. Then one day Percy is faced with an unbelievable truth about himself. He is the son of a Greek god. He is taken to Camp Half-Blood and his entire confusing childhood is explained. However, when it becomes known to Percy that his father and another god are about to begin a war, he is given a quest. He is told to go and find the god who has stolen Zeus's master lightning bolt, and return it to Olympus before a war breaks out.
This book was incredibly hard to put down. The story line is very engaging. I think this is great for elementary and middle school children. I believe Greek mythology is covered in the sixth or seventh grade, and this would be a great book to have kids reading at the time of that unit. It is told from Percy's point of view, so we get to hear everything going on, as well as what's happening inside his head. The humor, dialogue and adventure are sure ways to engage students in this book. I loved reading it and I hope to one day have the time to finish the series!
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