Welcome to the Book of The Week!
Did you love the last Book of The Week? Do you love Greek Mythology? Then this book is definitely for you! This week, the honor comes to probably one of the best ‘kids’ books ever, The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. For many readers, this story isn’t just fun, it’s their first step into the fascinating world of Greek mythology.
The story follows Percy Jackson, a modern-day kid who discovers he’s the son of Poseidon. Soon he finds himself at Camp Half-Blood, a hidden training ground in New York where demigods learn to survive in the real world. There, Percy befriends Grover Underwood, a satyr with the legs of a goat and a body of a human, and Annabeth Chase, the brilliant daughter of Athena. Together this trio gets sucked into an adventure where they have to retrieve Zeus’ lightning bolt from Hades himself! But that’s only when the real mystery starts, because the real mission becomes…who is the Lightning Thief?
The Lightning Thief is celebrated for its humor, fast-paced adventure, and the banter between Percy, Annabeth, and Grover. It’s not only a thrilling journey into the underworld, but also one of the most important modern retellings of Greek mythology. It is so loved by many kids and parents because of its witty humor, relatable characters, and the way it blends everyday life with legendary myths.
Just last year, the PGHS Theatre program produced Lightning Thief: The Musical, too, which introduced the well beloved story back to PGHS. If you are interested in Greek mythology, mythical stories, or are a fan of Harry Potter or any kind of magical story this book is for you!
Welcome to the world of Percy Jackson.
