The Lightning Thief

I just finished this book this morning! I actually started it on Monday during some downtime at a school visit...I liked it right away, sailed through the first 8 chapters in a half hour! This is definitely for those who like adventure, danger, mystery...and mythology! This takes place in modern times but Percy finds out that he is the child of a god...which one? And why are creatures trying to kill him? I thoroughly enjoyed this book and can't wait to read the other books in the series! I have actually heard the author, Rick Riordan speak and he was great! It has just taken me a year before I tried the book!