The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson & the Olympians, Book 1)
The Lightning Thief is a Rick Riordan's novel which uses the concepts of ancient Greek mythology in a modern setting. It is written in a fast-paced humorous style.
The book has sold over 1.2 million copies in the subsequent four years, appearing on the New York Times children's Best Seller list and being listed as one of the Young Adult Library Services Association's Best Books for Young Adults, among other awards. The sequel to this book is The Sea of Monsters.
'The young soldier walked along, saying nothing. He looked around nervously. What's that noise? he asked himself. Is it gunfire? And is that smoke? ' This classic tale of the American Civil War follows the fortunes of a proud young soldier, Henry Fleming, who quickly learns that there is much more to war than adventure and bravery. Crane portrays the fear and suffering of ordinary soldiers. In this story they are not always heroes.
Perseus is the son of Danae, Princess of Argas, and the god Zeus. When he is very young, his mother moves with him to live on the island of Seriphos. Later, Polydectes- the king of Seriphos- wants to marry Danae. Perseus says 'no' to this, so Polydectes sends the young man away for the head of Medusa. Medusa is a she-monster, with snakes for hair. Can Perseus find and kill Medusa? And what happens after he goes back to Seriphos?
'lt's my garden,' says the Giant. 'People must understand. Nobody can play here- only me!' So the children leave, and the Selfish Giant puts a wall around his garden. After that, it's always winter there. Later, the Giant feels sorry for a young boy in the snow. He knocks down the garden wall- and the children, and the spring, come back. But where is the young boy now? And how can the Giant find him again?
