The Lightning Thief: The Graphic Novel
Graphic Nov.
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2010 · Est. 1.5 hour read

The Lightning Thief: The Graphic Novel

Written by Rick Riordan · Adapted by Robert Venditti · Illustrated by Attila Futaki · Colored by José Villarrubia

Book #1 in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Graphic Novels series

A boy must clear his name by finding Zeus's stolen lightning bolt in ten days.

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128 pages· 9,916 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· GN470L
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Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson discovers that mythological monsters and gods are real—and they're not happy with him. Accused of stealing Zeus's lightning bolt, Percy has just ten days to find it and prevent a divine war. With his friends by his side, Percy embarks on a perilous quest filled with danger and deception. Can he unravel the mystery and prove his innocence before time runs out? Dive into this graphic novel adaptation of a beloved tale where Greek mythology collides with modern adventure.

From the publisher

Book One in the #1 New York Times bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series gets the graphic novel treatment from three big names in the comic book industry.You’ve read the book. You’ve seen the movie. Now submerge yourself in the thrilling, stunning, and action-packed graphic novel.An adaptation of Rick Riordan’s The Lightning Thief novel, whichHas sold millions of copies worldwide Is a classroom stapleHasbeen on the New York Times best-seller list for more than ten yearsHas been adapted into two feature films, a Broadway musical, and soon, a television series on Disney+Makes Greek mythology relevant to modern readers with humor, relatable characters, and fast-paced actionCan be enjoyed by readers ages 8-80Mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking out of the pages of twelve-year-old Percy Jackson’s textbooks and into his life. And worse, he’s angered a few of them. Zeus’s master lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. Now, he and his friends have just ten days to find and return Zeus’s stolen property and bring peace to a warring Mount Olympus. Series creator Rick Riordan joins forces with three of the biggest names in the comic book industry to tell the story of a boy who must unravel a treachery more powerful than the gods themselves. It’s the perfect introduction to the series and to Greek mythology.

At a glance
Format
Pages
128
Words
9,916
Reading age
10–14
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
GN470L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.2
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
October 12, 2010
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781423117100

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