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The Lightning Thief: The Graphic Novel (Percy Jackson & the Olympians, Book 1) Paperback – October 12, 2010
You've read the book. You've seen the movie. Now submerge yourself in the thrilling, stunning, and action-packed graphic novel.
An adaptation of Rick Riordan's The Lightning Thief novel, which
- Has sold millions of copies worldwide
- Is a classroom staple
- Hasbeen on the New York Times best-seller list for more than ten years
- Has been adapted into two feature films, a Broadway musical, and soon, a television series on Disney+
- Makes Greek mythology relevant to modern readers with humor, relatable characters, and fast-paced action
- Can be enjoyed by readers ages 8-80
Mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking out of the pages of twelve-year-old Percy Jackson's textbooks and into his life. And worse, he's angered a few of them. Zeus's master lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. Now, he and his friends have just ten days to find and return Zeus's stolen property and bring peace to a warring Mount Olympus.
Series creator Rick Riordan joins forces with three of the biggest names in the comic book industry to tell the story of a boy who must unravel a treachery more powerful than the gods themselves. It's the perfect introduction to the series and to Greek mythology.
- Print length128 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade level5 - 9
- Lexile measureGN470L
- Dimensions6 x 0.33 x 8.99 inches
- PublisherDisney Hyperion
- Publication dateOctober 12, 2010
- ISBN-101423117107
- ISBN-13978-1423117100
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About the Author
Robert Venditti (www.robertvenditti.com) is the creator and author of The Surrogates and its prequel, The Surrogates: Flesh and Bone. In addition to creating comics, he works at Top Shelf Productions. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
Attila Futaki (pencils and inks) has illustrated Sprial (Editions Carabas, June 2008) and the forthcoming The Strange Folks (2010), as well as a number of book covers and interiors. He studied at the International School of Comics in Florence. He lives in Budapest, Hungary.
Jose Villarrubia (coloring) is an Eisner Award-nominated colorist who has worked for every major comic book publisher. Coloring work includes Young X-Men, Crossing Midnight, and Halo Uprising. Additionally, he is an art professor at the Maryland Institute College of Art. He lives in Baltimore, Maryland.
Product details
- Publisher : Disney Hyperion (October 12, 2010)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 128 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1423117107
- ISBN-13 : 978-1423117100
- Reading age : 9 - 12 years, from customers
- Lexile measure : GN470L
- Grade level : 5 - 9
- Item Weight : 9.6 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.33 x 8.99 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #85,020 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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About the authors
Rick Riordan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, the Kane Chronicles, and the Heroes of Olympus. He is also the author of the multi-award-winning Tres Navarre mystery series for adults.
For fifteen years, Rick taught English and history at public and private middle schools in the San Francisco Bay Area and in Texas. In 2002, Saint Mary's Hall honored him with the school's first Master Teacher Award.
While teaching full time, Riordan began writing mystery novels for grownups. His Tres Navarre series went on to win the top three national awards in the mystery genre - the Edgar, the Anthony and the Shamus. Riordan turned to children's fiction when he started The Lightning Thief as a bedtime story for his oldest son.
Today over 35 million copies of his Percy Jackson, Kane Chronicles, and Heroes of Olympus books are in print in the United States, and rights have been sold into more than 35 countries. Rick is also the author of The 39 Clues: The Maze of Bones, another #1 New York Times bestseller.
Rick Riordan now writes full-time. He lives in Boston with his wife and two sons.
Robert Venditti is a New York Times bestselling author of more than three hundred comic books and graphic novels. Some of his works include the monthly comic book series Justice League, Superman ’78, Hawkman, and Green Lantern for DC Comics, X-O Manowar, Armor Hunters, and Wrath of the Eternal Warrior for Valiant Entertainment, and the graphic novel Six Days, inspired by the story of his uncle’s participation in D-Day. He has also adapted Rick Riordan’s global bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians and The Heroes of Olympus novels, as well as Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia and Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz. His graphic novel The Surrogates was adapted into a feature film by Touchstone Pictures, and his work on The Flash was the basis for season three of the CW television series.
Venditti lives in Atlanta, where he both writes and serves as a storytelling consultant for some of the most recognizable entertainment brands in the world.
Harvey Award winning artist José Villarrubia is a professor in the Illustration Department of the Maryland Institute College of Art. He has also been nominated for the Eisner Award twice and regularly works for all the major American comic publishers (Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Dark Horse Publishing) as a colorist. His fine art photography has been shown internationally in over 100 exhibitions and is the collections of the Baltimore Museum of Art and the Inter-American Development Bank. As an illustrator, he is best known for his collaborations with Alan Moore: Promethea, Voice of the Fire and The Mirror of Love. Recent published work include illustrating Hungry Ghosts by Anthony Bourdain, and two GLAAD Award nominated series: Marvel’s America and DC’s Deadman: Dark Mansion of Forbidden Love.
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Customers say the book is a nice addition to the series. They find the reading experience good and the book entertaining and inspiring. They also appreciate the amazing illustrations. However, some find the structure confusing. Opinions are mixed on readability, with some finding it written like a comic book and others saying it's too simplistic and boring. Readers also disagree on the storyline, with others finding it well done and adventurous, while others say there are missing points.
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Customers find the book good, well-done, and go perfectly well with the original.
"He seems very excited to received it. Hopefully it’s a very good book for him and he will enjoy it." Read more
"This book is the graphic novel version of one of the greatest book series of all time and it is a great graphic novel in its own right" Read more
"The book is so good. I have read the actual story without animations and love them both...." Read more
"...It was well done Percy Jackson fans will not be dissapointed...." Read more
Customers find the illustrations in the book amazing and detailed.
"...of one of the greatest book series of all time and it is a great graphic novel in its own right" Read more
"...They told enough of the story to make it enjoyable, and the artwork was excellent!" Read more
"...The images look nothing like the title and are not very detailed. The font that the text is in is somewhat hard to read and very small...." Read more
"...children will read the colorful graphic novel and visually see the details in each frame...." Read more
Customers find the book entertaining, interesting, and inspiring. They also say it's a great way to get them excited and keep their attention.
"...Nevertheless, I found it to be an interesting and exciting read. It has the kind of action youngsters and teens will love...." Read more
"...I found this graphic novel to be much interesting!..." Read more
"ok book, from a parent's perspective. It does keep the reader's attention and it's entertaining...." Read more
"...Very engaging." Read more
Customers find the reading level of the book great for young readers, ESL students, and lower-level readers.
"...It was perfect for my 7 year old who has been wanting to read Percy Jackson, that isn't quite ready for the chapter books!" Read more
"Basically this is a solid adaptation that would serve well for younger children or to get uninterested kids into reading...." Read more
"...Through excellent pictures and fewer words, children can more easily understand a novel...." Read more
"...Perfect for a smart eight year old who loves to read along with a 46 year old who still likes to think of himself as in his early teens." Read more
Customers find the book series nice, great, and an excellent addition to the full-size novel. They also say the graphic novels are an excellent companion piece to the book.
"As a reading teacher, I can say graphic novels are an excellent addition to the full size novel...." Read more
"Great read it completes my collection well! So fantastic! LOVE IT! Great condition, its a must have for your percy jackson book collection!" Read more
"Great companion piece to the book. It does leave out parts of the source material, but that is expected when converting to a different medium." Read more
"Great Series!..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the storyline. Some find the book enjoyable, with good details and action. They appreciate the interaction and ability to zoom in. However, others say it skips major plot points and leaves out important stuff. They also mention that several events were drawn differently than how they appeared in the book.
"...There are sword fights, weird creatures, drama and adventure...." Read more
"...There were also several events that were drawn differently then how they appeared in the book, for example the scenes that feature Percy and..." Read more
"...Very simple for him to read and a good story line." Read more
"...I am sorry to say no one was impressed. I thought the story was lacking terribly ( which some reviews commented on ) and my kids did not like the..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the readability of the book. Some find it written like a comic book, making it a nice quick read. Others however, find the writing simplistic, boring, and not very detailed.
"...They were read immediately!" Read more
"...like in the photo, but the images inside the book and on the pages are terrible. The images look nothing like the title and are not very detailed...." Read more
"I got these for my son and he loves them. Very simple for him to read and a good story line." Read more
"...This was a very nice quick read and if you’re interested in the story but prefer graphic novels then I highly recommend!" Read more
Customers find the structure of the book confusing, unorganized, and lacking in planning. They also say there's barely any dialogue.
"...There are not enough words to describe what is happening so it is confusing...." Read more
"...I loved this book and gave it four stars because it was just a little bit confusing because unlike the original book it doesn't walk you through..." Read more
"...only because after I looked inside and started reading it the book was a bit confusing. I didn’t know which sections to read first...." Read more
"...What a copout ! Just pure laziness and lack of planning. This whole thing is a disaster.This was a total disappointment! Zero stars!" Read more
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The story centers on kids who are half human and half Gods. There are sword fights, weird creatures, drama and adventure. I can see how young people would love this series that combines ancient Greek mythology and the actions of modern youths who find themselves in numerous precarious situations.
My only real complaint is with all the talented people involved in creating this unique graphic novel tale, no one thought of putting page numbers in this book? I have seen very few no page number graphic novels and I never fail to be amazed how any publisher could disregard this important part of any book. The only reason I know how many pages there are in this book is I counted the pages.
In any case, I did like this graphic novel even though it is aimed at young people rather than adults. A fun read.
Rating: 4 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: The Samurai Soul: An old warrior’s poetic tribute).
However, this is a great item if you are someone who would like to give your students the option to compare and contrast the text version of the book, graphic novel, and movie.
I do agree that it's short; yes, it is. But even the original series itself feels short if, like me, you're somebody who really gets into the stories they read. Also, some parts have been left out. Important parts that set up the future books. But This book just gives the reader the incentive (as it should) to then read (or re-read) the novels themselves, and to then fill the missing parts in and for me, it serves that purpose and then some.
The main purpose this companion serves for me is the visual aspect. I love the English language and am actually a linguistics genius, but I have always preferred the visual aspect of media and entertainment. However, while I am one of the few who actually enjoyed the film version (to an extent), I wasn't really pleased with some of the aesthetics, and I did not appreciate some of the casting choices either, Annabeth Chase being one of the bigger ones. With that being said, I was actually ecstatic when I learned that there may possibly be a TV adaptation of the series, and I ordered this set to get an idea of the art style behind the characters, and this novel served that purpose beautifully. I will admit that some of the characters look a little more...developed, for their ages, but it's nice to get an idea of where the TV adaptation can go and, for that, I applaud these graphic novels wholeheartedly.
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