The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1) (Deluxe Edition)

<p>for Use In Schools And Libraries Only. Percy Jackson Is A Twelve-year-old Boy Who Has Been To A String Of Schools And Struggles With Dyslexia And Adhd. Percy's Life Is Changed Forever When He Learns His True Identity As A Demi-god And Discovers A Secret W</p><h3>child Magazine</h3><p>once I Got Over The Fact That My Latin Teacher Was A Horse, We Had A Nice Tour, Though I Was Careful Not To Walk Behind Him. For Percy, A Wisecracking 12-year-old With Adhd, Discovering His Teacher Is Really A Centaur Is Just Another Clue That The Greek Gods Are Alive, Well, And Causing All Kinds Of Mayhem In Modern-day America. Accused Of Stealing Zeus's Master Lightning Bolt, Percy Must Prove His Innocence While Battling A Minotaur And A Host Of Other Celestial Thugs. Best For Older, Action-loving Kids, This Book Offers Nonstop Adventure And Terrific Exposure To Greek Mythology. (ages 8 To 12)<br><i>child</i> Magazine's Best Children's Book Awards 2005</p>