Percy Jackson is an energetic teenager with dyslexia and ADHD. He hates doing his homework and can't seem to concentrate in class, just like any normal teenager. But strange things always seem to happen to him. On a school trip where his maths teacher turns into an evil bat-like creature everything starts to change. He discovers that his best friend Grover has furry legs and that his mum knew everything the whole time. Finally he is chased to Long Island by an ancient monster and discovers that he is a demigod, half-human, and half-god.
Percy is launched into a world of monsters, sword fights and danger. He embarks on several missions, culminating in the ultimate face-off with an army of terrifying creatures, led by the most evil and cunning villain of all.
I love the Percy Jackson series and have read them several times. They are exciting and full of adventure and I am really interested in Greek myths, so this book combined many of my favourite things. With lovable heroes, detestable villains, action, adventure, mystery, magic, vengeance and romance what more could you ask for?
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