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Synopsis
Just in time for the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series on Disney+, a refreshed edition of The Lightning Thief graphic novelIf you haven't yet submerged yourself in the graphic novel adaptation of Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, treat yourself to this refreshed edition with an exciting new cover.Four huge talents from the comic book industry contributed to this adaptation of the classic that has sold millions of copies worldwide, has been on the New York Times best-seller list for more than twelve years, and is the basis of an 8-episode series on Disney+.Mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking out of the pages of twelve-year-old Percy Jackson's textbooks and into his life. And worse, he's angered a few of them. Zeus's master lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. Now, he and his friends have just ten days to find and return Zeus's stolen property and bring peace to a warring Mount Olympus.Series creator Rick Riordan joins forces with four of the biggest names in comic books to tell the story of a boy who must unravel a treachery more powerful than the gods themselves.
Is The lightning thief appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Percy faces mythological monsters and battles with Greek gods, with action-oriented violence typical of middle grade adventure. Themes of parental abandonment and finding identity may resonate deeply with pre-teens.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death of parent, abandonment, and violence.
Who'll love this
Kids will love the fast-paced quest to clear Percy's name, battling monsters and meeting gods while discovering his own powers and making loyal friends.