Fantasy · Young adult
The Lightning Thief
A twelve-year-old with dyslexia and ADHD is accused of stealing Zeus's lightning bolt and learns he is the son of a Greek god. With two friends he sets out across the United States to clear his name and prevent a war among the gods.
- First published
- 2005
- Pace
- fast
- Length
- medium
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you want a quick, jokey, myth-filled adventure with a snarky narrator and a cross-country quest.
Skip this if you want serious, deeply drawn characters, as this is breezy and aimed at younger readers.
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