The Lightning Thief: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson is on the most dangerous quest of his life. With the help of a satyr and a daughter of Athena, Percy must journey across the United States to catch a thief who has stolen the original weapon of mass destruction—Zeus’ master bolt. Along the way, he must face a host of mythological enemies determined to stop him. Most of all, he must come to terms with a father he has never known, and an Oracle that has warned him of betrayal by a friend.
Quick facts about The Lightning Thief
- Title: The Lightning Thief
- Author: Rick Riordan
- First published: 2005
- Genre: serie:percy_jackson_and_the_olympians, fiction, greek mythology
- OpenLibrary ID: OL492658W
Where to read The Lightning Thief
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Lightning Thief about?
Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson is on the most dangerous quest of his life.
Who wrote The Lightning Thief?
The Lightning Thief was written by Rick Riordan.
When was The Lightning Thief published?
The Lightning Thief was first published in 2005.
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