Wednesday, July 05, 2006

The Lightning Thief

Are fantasy and mythology your "thing"? If so, you have to read The Lightning Thief by Rick Riodan! The Greek gods are alive and well in New York City. Percy (Perseus) Jackson, the main character, is a half-blood. He is the son of Poseidon, the Sea God, and a mortal woman.
As the story begins Percy is kicked out of yet another boarding school. He returns home to New York City for the summer. As he and his mother set out on a beach holiday, they find themselves chased by a strange creature. This "creature" turns out to be the minotaur!! With the help of a boarding school friend, Grover -- who just happens to be a satyr, he escapes to Camp Half-Blood. Here he finds other half-bloods. Read this exciting adventure book. You will meet Hades, Zeus, other assorted Greek heroes, and many MONSTERS!!!!!

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