Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief May 2026

Percy Jackson has always felt like an outsider due to his ADHD and dyslexia, but his life changes when his pre-algebra teacher transforms into a Fury and attacks him. He is whisked away to Camp Half-Blood , a sanctuary for demigods, where he learns the truth about his heritage.

: Percy's mentor and the trainer of heroes at Camp Half-Blood, disguised as his Latin teacher, Mr. Brunner. Major Themes The Lightning Thief: Full Book Summary | SparkNotes Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief

The Lightning Thief is the first novel in Rick Riordan’s best-selling Percy Jackson & the Olympians series. It follows 12-year-old Percy Jackson, who discovers he is a demigod and the son of Poseidon. Percy Jackson has always felt like an outsider

: A counselor at Camp Half-Blood who initially mentors Percy but is later revealed as the true lightning thief working for Kronos. Brunner