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The Lightning Thief
Middle grade fantasy adventure
The Lightning Thief
Book 1 of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series
384 pages · First published 2005
Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson discovers that his dyslexia, ADHD, and history of inexplicable trouble are connected to his identity as a son of the Greek god Poseidon. At Camp Half-Blood he enters a community of demigods, but an accusation that he stole Zeus's master bolt threatens war among the gods. Percy crosses America with satyr Grover and Athena's daughter Annabeth, confronting modern versions of mythological monsters while searching for the true thief. Funny and fast-moving, this middle-grade adventure suits readers who enjoy Greek mythology, road-trip quests, neurodivergent heroes, loyal friendships, and ancient legends transplanted into the present.
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Child peril and fantasy violence · Monsters and mythological deaths · Difficult family relationships · Mild crushes
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What you'll need
- 1 1/2 oz fresh lime juice ↗
- 3/4 oz simple syrup ↗
- 5 oz cold water
- Ice
How to mix it
- Stir lime juice and simple syrup with cold water until combined. Serve over ice.
- Garnish: Lime wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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A Texas-born highball is a playful match for Percy's cross-country quest and sea-god heritage.
What you'll need
- 2 oz tequila
- 3/4 oz fresh lime juice ↗
- 4 oz sparkling mineral water ↗
- Ice
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How to mix it
- Fill a highball glass with ice. Add tequila and lime juice, top with mineral water, and stir gently.
- Garnish: Lime wedge.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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