The Lightning Thief (percy Jackson And The Olympians Series #1) — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
for Use In Schools And Libraries Only. Percy Jackson Is A Twelve-year-old Boy Who Has Been To A String Of Schools And Struggles With Dyslexia And Adhd. Percy's Life Is Changed Forever When He Learns His True Identity As A Demi-god And Discovers A Secret W
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once I Got Over The Fact That My Latin Teacher Was A Horse, We Had A Nice Tour, Though I Was Careful Not To Walk Behind Him. For Percy, A Wisecracking 12-year-old With Adhd, Discovering His Teacher Is Really A Centaur Is Just Another Clue That The Greek Gods Are Alive, Well, And Causing All Kinds Of Mayhem In Modern-day America. Accused Of Stealing Zeus's Master Lightning Bolt, Percy Must Prove His Innocence While Battling A Minotaur And A Host Of Other Celestial Thugs. Best For Older, Action-loving Kids, This Book Offers Nonstop Adventure And Terrific Exposure To Greek Mythology. (ages 8 To 12)
child Magazine's Best Children's Book Awards 2005
Frequently asked questions
Is The Lightning Thief (percy Jackson And The Olympians Series #1) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The quest is full of monster fights and sword fights, and a character tries to kill Percy with a scorpion; there is also talk of an abusive stepfather. Percy is attacked by monsters such as a Minotaur and a Fury, and the story includes imagery of the Underworld and the dead.
Does The Lightning Thief (percy Jackson And The Olympians Series #1) have violence?
Found (Central): The quest is full of monster fights and sword fights, and a character tries to kill Percy with a scorpion; there is also talk of an abusive stepfather.
Does The Lightning Thief (percy Jackson And The Olympians Series #1) have scary content?
Found (Supporting): Percy is attacked by monsters such as a Minotaur and a Fury, and the story includes imagery of the Underworld and the dead.
Does The Lightning Thief (percy Jackson And The Olympians Series #1) have religion?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Lightning Thief (percy Jackson And The Olympians Series #1) have race & culture?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Lightning Thief (percy Jackson And The Olympians Series #1) have profanity?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Lightning Thief (percy Jackson And The Olympians Series #1) have climate?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Lightning Thief (percy Jackson And The Olympians Series #1) have sexual content?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Lightning Thief (percy Jackson And The Olympians Series #1) have gender roles?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Lightning Thief (percy Jackson And The Olympians Series #1) have gender & orientation?
Not found in the sources we checked.
