is the first installment in Rick Riordan's acclaimed series, following twelve-year-old Percy Jackson as he discovers he is a demigod son of Poseidon. The story has been adapted across multiple media, including a 2010 feature film and a more recent 2023 Disney+ television series. Core Story & Characters
: Zeus’s master lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. He must find and return it to Mount Olympus by the summer solstice to prevent an all-out war among the gods.
: After being attacked by a Fury on a school trip, Percy is brought to Camp Half-Blood , a training ground for demigods.