Prepare for the best thrill ride. Hop on and strap into this marvelous book. The suspense takes you on a ride that you just want to continuously get back on. once you read the first you gotta read them all.

This book was completely pure to the last word. I read this book and now I have started to read the rest of the series and the Heroes of Olympus series which is awesome!

It is going to be quite some time before all new child/teen fantasy is NOT compared with Harry Potter. This series compares most favorably even if the characters and situations are not quite as fleshed out. As an "older" reader who enjoyed the Potter books immensely, I also enjoyed this series. Riordan has created interesting characters and situations. I have been enamored with Greek mythology, gods, and mortals since I was a child. In 8th grade, I devoured Edith Hamilton's "Mythology"... and I wished there had been more.I feel that I've found "more" in Rick Riordan's books which merge the mythology of the past with life of today. Most enjoyable.

First of all, I am not ten years old. But my son is (and I sort of remember when I was). Having said that, this is a great book for the tween and teen reader, especially boys that have no particular attraction vampire lit. There is great action, the character development is solid, and the central idea--that mythology is real--is a fascinating premise with which to begin an adventure story for kids.

Percy Jackson has a lot in common with Harry Potter - both are youngsters who discover they have special powers, both are teamed with a male and female friend to form a trio for going on quests. Percy Jackson is a more modern tale than Harry Potter, but still manages to weave in the lore of the Gods of Olympus. I enjoyed this book very much and recommend it to others. Although it is written for young adult readers, adults should find it equally exciting.

This was recommended to me by a few of my students. I really enjoyed the story- I've always liked Greek Mythology so I found Rick Riordan's twist on it really entertaining. I think if you like Harry Potter or Artemis Fowl, you'll love Percy Jackson!