Percy Jackson

Percy Jackson, Book 1

Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson, an often misunderstood boy with dyslexia and ADHD, lives with his mother and detestable stepfather. His life takes a bizarre turn when, during a school trip, his math teacher morphs into a monster and attacks him. Saved by another teacher, Mr. Brunner, who hands him a pen that transforms into a sword, Percy defeats his monstrous teacher. However, no one else seems to remember her. After being expelled from school and witnessing ominous signs of death, he and his mother flee their home, pursued by a monster. During their escape, Percy's mother vanishes in a golden light, leaving Percy and his friend Grover, who reveals himself to be a satyr, to continue to a magical camp, Camp Half-Blood.

Once at the camp, Percy discovers he is a demi-god, the child of a mortal and a god, but his divine parent is unknown. He meets other campers who are children of gods, including wise Annabeth, rebellious Luke, and confrontational Clarisse. After a clash with Clarisse, Percy learns his father is Poseidon, one of the three most powerful gods. However, this revelation is interrupted by a hellhound attack, and Percy is sent on a perilous quest. He learns that Zeus, the king of the gods, has accused Poseidon of stealing his lightning bolt, and Percy must return it before a war between the gods breaks out.

Percy, Grover, and Annabeth embark on a cross-country journey to the Underworld, believing Hades, god of the dead, to be the true thief. They encounter and battle numerous mythical creatures along the way, including the gorgon Medusa and a monstrous casino owner named Crusty. When they finally reach the Underworld, Percy finds himself falsely accused of stealing both Zeus's bolt and Hades' helm of darkness. After escaping the Underworld using magical pearls, the trio confronts Ares, the god of war, who they realize had manipulated them. Percy defeats Ares, obtains the stolen items, and returns them to their rightful owners. Percy's mother reappears, and they return home, where she uses Medusa's head to turn Percy's stepfather into a statue. Back at camp, Percy learns that Luke had been the original thief, stealing the items for the Titan Kronos, and makes plans to confront him next summer.

Percy Jackson Books in Order (5 Book Series)

The Lightning Thief

Percy Jackson, Book 1

The Sea of Monsters

Percy Jackson, Book 2

The Titan's Curse

Percy Jackson, Book 3

The Battle of the Labyrinth

Percy Jackson, Book 4

The Last Olympian

Percy Jackson, Book 5

What To Read Next

Percy Jackson Books in Order (5 Book Series)

The Lightning Thief

Percy Jackson, Book 1

The Sea of Monsters

Percy Jackson, Book 2

The Titan's Curse

Percy Jackson, Book 3

The Battle of the Labyrinth

Percy Jackson, Book 4

The Last Olympian

Percy Jackson, Book 5

What To Read Next

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