The Lightning Thief

Unabridged
Author: Rick Riordan
Narrator: Jesse Bernstein
Genres: Juvenile and Children's, Fiction
Publisher: Listening Library
Date: July 2005
Length: 10 hours, 12 minutes
Ratings:
Formats:
  • CD

Overview

Classic Greek mythology meets modern-day adventure in the first of an action-packed new series.

A note from the author:
Dear Mortal Reader:
There is no such twelve-year-old boy as Perseus "Percy" Jackson. The Greek gods are nothing more than old myths. They certainly never have children with mortals in the 21st century, nor is there any such place as Half Blood Hill, a summer camp for demigods on eastern Long Island. Percy never met a satyr or a daughter of Athena. They most emphatically did not take a quest together across the United States to reach the gates of the Underworld and prevent a catastrophic war between the gods.

Having said this, I must warn you to think carefully before starting this book. If you feel anything stirring within you as you read — if you begin to suspect that this story may be describing something about your own life — Stop Reading Immediately. I cannot be held responsible for the consequences. May the gods of Olympus (who of course do not exist) watch over you.

Senior Scribe, Half Blood Hill Honorary Member, Council of Cloven Elders Cupbearer, Court of Poseidon etc., etc.

Reviews (2)

entertaining

Written by Anonymous on November 24th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 4/5

Kept my attention all the way to the end. Can't wait for the other two books to come out on audio.

It's okay

Written by Anonymous on October 9th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 2/5

This is a book for kids. It's a little too self-conscious for me. I'd buy if for my nieces but I won't read anything more by this author, myself.