Review of the book "Percy Jackson And The Lightning Thief"

Percy Jackson And The Lightning Thief
By Rick Riodan
Genre: Fantasy
Publication: 2005
Number of Pages: 375, Puffin Edition

Plot
The story starts when twelve year old Percy Jackson vaporizes his math
teacher on a school trip. But more trouble is in store for Percy when
he and his mother get attacked by a monster while on vacation.

His mother takes Percy to a camp for half bloods. In the camp, Percy
realizes he is a half God. Poseidon, God of the sea, claims Percy as
his son. But then Zeus, God of the sky, accuses Poseidon of using
Percy to steal his lightning bolt. Chiron, the camp's activities
director, sends Percy and his two friends Annabeth and Grover to
recover the bolt from Hades, God of the underworld, who is through to
have stolen the bolt.

While traveling to the underworld, they encounter monsters, strange
casinos and a cafe owner who turns people into statues. They have
limited time to complete their quest, failing which a war of the Gods
could break out.

Setting
The story is set in the USA and fictional places like Olympus,
Halfblood Hill and the Underworld. It is set in modern times.

Recommendation
The book was unputdownable. There are parts that are worth rereading.
I recommend this book for those who like fast paced, adventurous and
mysterious books. I also recommend it to people who like a light,
casual style of writing. People who like Greek mythology will enjoy
this book too. Children in the age group 10 to 15 years are likely to
enjoy this book.