The Lightning Thief

Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1.

When a substitute teacher transforms into a deadly Fury and attacks him, Percy Jackson discovers the truth: he's the son of Poseidon, god of the sea, and a central player in an ancient prophecy.

Accused of stealing Zeus’s master lightning bolt, Percy must journey across a monster-infested America to clear his name and prevent a divine war. Joined by Grover, a wisecracking satyr, and Annabeth, a fierce daughter of Athena, Percy faces harpies, hydras, and gods with grudges—all while coming to terms with who he really is.

With sword fights, ancient prophecies and a cross-country race to the gates of the Underworld, this is high fantasy with a modern twist.

A #1 New York Times Bestseller. Now a series.