Cover of The lightning thief

The lightning thief

the graphic novel

by Robert Venditti

Percy Jackson & the Olympians (Graphic Novel)

Reading Level 3-4 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Twelve-year-old Percy discovers he is the son of Poseidon, the sea god, and finds himself at a special camp for kids like him. Alongside new friends, he embarks on an exciting adventure to stop a looming conflict among the gods. Danger and magic await as Percy steps into a world of ancient myths and heroic quests.

Representation & Themes

FriendshipAdventureFantasy World-BuildingComing of Age

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: high

Details

ISBN
9781423116967
Pages
128
Publisher
Hyperion
Published
2010
Type
Fiction
Word Count
10,290
Lexile
450L

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Zeus (Greek deity)Greek MythologyGraphic novelsFathers and sonsFictionHades (Greek deity)Poseidon (Greek deity)CampsFriendshipAdaptationsChildren's fictionCamps, fictionFriendship, fictionFathers and sons, fictionFantasy fictionSerie:Percy_Jackson_&_the_Olympians_Graphic_NovelsAdventure and adventurers, fictionGraphic Novels & Comicscomics

People

Rick RiordanAnnabeth ChaseGrover UnderwoodLuke CastellanZeus (Greek mythology)Dionysus (mythology)Ares (god)ChironPercy JacksonPoseidonHades (Greek God)

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