"The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan

Percy Jackson is not at all like his peers, in the sense that he can actually see mythical creatures and what’s more, he often clashes with them. Unfortunately, he is the only one who can see them and this results in him being expelled from his school. However, this all turns out to be for the best as right after he is taken to Camp Half-Blood where he learns the truth as to who he really is: a demigod.

What’s more he is the son of Poseidon, ruler of the sea, which pretty much makes Percy one of the most powerful demigods to ever exist. Unfortunately for Percy, from that point on it’s far from being all fun and games as the Oracle gives Percy some kind of cryptic prophecy, sending him on a quest to the Underworld where he must prevent the Gods from going at war with each other.

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan is the first installment in this best-selling series which has captivated the hearts and imaginations of millions upon millions of people around the world. The book itself can be described as a non-stop roller-coaster of thrill and excitement, culminating in a final confrontation of epic proportions.

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Rick Riordan Personal site Rick Riordan is a bestselling American author whose most famous works are the Percy Jackson & the Olympians books. His many books directed at teenagers and young adults have earned him an array of different prizes and awards, including the 1998 Shamus Award, the 1999 Edgard Award, and the 2008 and 2009 Mark Twain Awards.