The first book I'm going to rate is The Lighting Thief by Rick Riordan, since the movie came out last weekend.
First, the synopsis. It's about a boy named Percy Jackson who discovers that he is half-Greek god, and that the Greek gods still exist. He must go on a quest to find Zeus's Master Bolt and return it to Mount Olympus by the Summer Solstice, because otherwise there will be a war that "Will make the Trojan War look like a water-balloon fight", between the gods. Zeus on one side, and Poseidon on the other.
Now, my opinion. I think this book is awesome. If you have not read it you should. It is funny and has lots of action. I like the book better than the movie, because according to what I've heard, they really messed up the movie. But, most importantly, I think that you should read the book before you see the movie.
Best read by ages: 8 and up.
Official Smart Girl grade: A
That's all for now, Smart Girl.
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Yeah even though I think his writing improves as the book series goes along, this first book is probably the best in the series.
ReplyDeleteI really want to see the movie, but haven't had a chance.
this book has the awesomest chapter names
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