Did you know 180 million people have read the book Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief? You can join them by buying a copy today. Rick Riordan wrote a true fantasy masterpiece when he created this book. Percy lives in the US and he goes to a strange camp and meets his 2 friends Annabeth and Grover in the midst of danger. There is a total war about to break out because someone has stolen Zeus’ (god of the lightning) lightning bolt, Hades’ (god of the dead) Helm of Darkness and the Big 3 blame each other and a total war will occur. Rick Riordan illustrates the theme of how betrayal can lead to friends becoming mortal enemies in Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. In Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, legendary author Rick Riordan blends ancient …show more content…
Thus, Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief has become a huge success. In his own words, Rick Riordan explains how Percy Jackson came to exist on the page: “When I was writing Percy Jackson, my own son was in the process of being tested for learning differences. He was having trouble reading, and some trouble focusing in the classroom. The teachers were wondering about ADHD and dyslexia” (“An Interview With Rick”). Rick Riordan also demonstrates his talent for writing stories of myth and legend, using only his imagination to make a bridge from myth to fantasy: “Yes, I’ve been to both Italy and Greece, but only after I finished the Percy Jackson series, which is ironic. One doesn’t need to travel there, however, to appreciate the stories of mythology. Those are quite universal” (“An Interview With Rick”) Rick Riordan’s inspiration for such a fascinating character like Percy Jackson. He was pushed by someone you wouldn’t expect. “My son Haley asked me to tell him some bedtime stories about the Greek gods and heroes. I had taught Greek myths for many years at the middle school level, so I was glad to