The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

When troubled student Percy Jackson vaporizes his math teacher on a class field trip, he begins to suspect that his life is not what it seems. He discovers that his lifelong reading and attention troubles are all signs that he is a half-blood-a child of the Greek gods. After a summer training session with other demigods and Chiron the centaur, he sets off on a cross-country quest to Los Angeles (the entrance to Hades) with his friend Grover the faun and Annabeth, a child of Athena, to recover Zeus' lost thunderbolt and stop a war between the gods. Along the way, where modern life and mythology intersect to create both humor and excitement, Percy will come to know his father Poseidon, rescue his mother, and discover that he has what it takes to be a hero. Ultimately, Percy learns to trust his friends and his abilities and to choose love over despair. (Taken from Scholastic.com)

There was so much action and so many details I found it hard to create a summary of this book in my own words.  People raved about this book, and honestly it was not my favorite.  I'm not a huge fan of fantasy, but if you enjoy fantasy and Harry Potter books you will LOVE this!  I did enjoy all of the references to Greek Mythology and loved Percy's character.  Some of the plot was corny, but I feel that many children and adults will treasure this book.  Give it a try - it is definately worth it.  Overall, I'm glad I read  the book.