The Lightning Thief, written by Rick Riordan, is the first book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. This book follows the story of Percy Jackson, a 12 year old boy with dyslexia. Percy has never met his father, hates his abusive stepfather, and adores his mother. In this book, Percy embarks on a thrilling quest to find and return Zeus' stolen lightning bolt and save the world from a looming war between the gods. Along the way, Percy discovers his true identity and powers, and finds a family he never knew he had. If your child loves adventure and Greek mythology, this is the perfect book for them