About the author
Rick Riordan is an American novelist and former teacher best known for fantasy adventures that place ancient mythologies inside contemporary life. His work includes Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and Norse series as well as the Rick Riordan Presents imprint.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians begins with a dyslexic twelve-year-old discovering that he is a son of Poseidon. The original five books combine quests and humour with recurring questions about disability, parental neglect, loyalty, and inherited conflict.
Where to start
Start with The Lightning Thief, then read The Sea of Monsters, The Titan's Curse, The Battle of the Labyrinth, and The Last Olympian for the original Percy Jackson arc.
