![]() ![]() I instantly fell in love with the stories of Robert Louis Stevenson, Mark Twain, H.G. This first installment of Rick Riordan's best-selling series is a non-stop thrill-ride and a classic of mythic proportions.Ī Note for Amazon Customers from Illustrator John Roccoĭear Readers, When I was about eight years old I had the great luck of stumbling upon my father’s collection of Classics Illustrated comic books. All too soon, a cryptic prophecy from the Oracle sends Percy on his first quest, a mission to the Underworld to prevent a war among the gods of Olympus. There's little time to process this news. Even more stunning: His father is the Greek god Poseidon, ruler of the sea, making Percy one of the most powerful demigods alive. ![]() The edition comes in an elegant slipcase with a ribbon bookmark, rough edges, and cloth cover-a perfect keepsake for fans of this truly epic series.Īfter getting expelled from yet another school for yet another clash with mythological monsters only he can see, twelve-year-old Percy Jackson is taken to Camp Half-Blood, where he finally learns the truth about his unique abilities: He is a demigod, half human, half immortal. ![]() In this stunning collectors' edition of The Lightning Thief, Percy Jackson's world is brought to life with eight full-color plates by the series jacket artist John Rocco. ![]()
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