Who wrote The Lightning Thief?

Rick Riordan wrote The Lightning Thief, first published in 2005. It is a work of literary fiction and is rated 'Essential Read' in our catalogue.

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The Lightning Thief

Name: The Lightning Thief
Author: Rick Riordan

by Rick Riordan · 2005

Literary Fiction · ranked #148 in category

Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson discovers he is the son of a Greek god and finds himself at Camp Half-Blood, a summer camp for demigods. When Zeus's lightning bolt is stolen, Percy must retrieve it to prevent a war between the Olympians. Riordan's novel introduces one of the most popular series in contemporary YA and middle-grade fiction, reanimating Greek mythology for a new generation.

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