Percy Jackson & the Olympians is a series of adventure and fantasy books authored by Rick Riordan. Set in the United States, the books are predominantly based on Greek mythology. The series consists of five books, as well as spin-off titles such as The Demigod Files and Demigods and Monsters.
The Lightning Thief, the first book, is the basis of a film called Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, which was released in the United States on February 12, 2010. The protagonist is Percy Jackson, who discovers that he is the son of Poseidon, god of the sea and earthquakes.
He learns that the legendary beings of Greek mythology still exist and have always existed, including monsters, cyclopes, empousai, Titans, and also the Olympians (Greek gods) themselves who dwell in Olympus which is now situated at the mythical 600th floor of the Empire State Building.
He is frequently attacked by monsters because he is a child of one of the "Big Three" (Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades). Percy meets many other young demigods, both friendly and hostile, who are also in the process of discovering their heritage and powers. As of 9 February 2010, the series has been on the New York Times Best Seller list for children's books for 134 weeks.[1] Contents [hide] 1 Novels 1.1percy jackson & the olympians the lightning thief
The Lightning Thief 1.2 The Sea of Monsters 1.3 The Titan's Curse 1.4 The Battle of the Labyrinth 1.5 The Last Olympian 2 Companion books 2.1 The Demigod Files 2.2 Demigods and Monsters 2.3 The Ultimate Guide 2.4 Graphic novel 3 Characters 4 Origins and publishing history 5 Film 6 Sequel 7 References 8 External links Novels The Lightning Thief Main article: The Lightning Thief The Lightning Thief is the first book in the series. It was released on June 28, 2005.
Percy Jackson is a twelve year old boy diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder). After going on a field trip and being attacked by his math teacher, he finds out that he is the son of a Greek god. He is sent to Camp Half-Blood, a camp for children with a Greek god as a parent, located off Long Island. Not long after he arrives, Poseidon, the sea god, claims Percy as his son.
Percy is accused of stealing Zeus' thunderbolt. percy jackson & the olympians the lightning thiefHe is given ten days to return the thunderbolt to Mount Olympus in order to stop a war between the gods from starting, and save his mother, who has been held hostage in the Underworld. The Sea of Monsters Main article: The Sea of Monsters The Sea of Monsters is the second installment in the series.
It was released on May 3, 2006. In this book, the shortest novel of the series, Percy's empathy link kicks in when he has a dream which is the reality of Grover the satyr, who has been kidnapped and taken to an island in the Sea of Monsters, a dangerous sea that is almost impossible to pass through getting out alive.
Percy, Annabeth, and his new half-brother Tyson the cyclopes go and try to not only save Grover, but retrieve the Golden Fleece, the only thing that can stop Thalia's Tree from dying and revealing Camp Half-Blood vulnerable to an attack by the Titans and other monsters.percy jackson & the olympians the lightning thief
