Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief is a wonderful way to engage the readers in Rick Riordan’s well-known series, Percy Jackson. This series introduces a mix of Greek mythology and modern-day heroes. The story follows a boy named Percy Jackson, who the series is named after, who discovers he is a demigod and the son of Poseidon.
The book is filled with humor and casual language, making it easy and fun to read for its audience; middle-grade to high school students. The narrative is fast-paced as well, its pages brimming with action that satisfies a younger reader’s attention span. The first person view also allows the audience to relate to him more, and find themselves in his shoes with all the normal teenage problems he must face as well as mythological ones.
However, its light-heartedness does not mean there aren’t deeper themes an older audience may connect with. Themes of friendship, finding one’s identity, and courageousness and bravery are present during the entire novel. He creates strong bonds with close friends, which emphasize the cruciality of teamwork and loyalty, especially on a difficult journey to retrieve what was lost.
The author’s ingenious decision to include pre-existing magic systems and celestial figures such as those from Greek mythology set the book apart from the rest. By utilizing already familiar characters and spinning them into something still refreshing to consume, Riordan is able to both educate readers about Greek myths and enlighten them about the difficulties one with both ADHD and dyslexia may have.
Overall, Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief is a humorous tale with interesting myths and relatable characters. It sets the stage for the 5 other books to come, a fantastical tale about a boy finding himself.
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