Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book One: The Lightning Thief Disney+ Tie-in Edition
by Rick Riordan
Disney Hyperion Digital 2023
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- courage
- identity
- family
- loyalty
- Greek mythology
- good vs. evil
- quest/adventure
About this book
Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson discovers the world of Greek gods and monsters isn’t just in his textbooks—it’s crashing into his real life. Accused of stealing Zeus’s master bolt, Percy and his friends race across the United States to clear his name and prevent a war on Mount Olympus. Fast-paced, funny, and packed with mythology, this adventure hooks middle-grade readers from the first page. Perfect for kids who like quests, clever puzzles, and a hero who’s brave even when he’s not sure he can be.
Setting: modern-day United States (New York City, Camp Half-Blood, and a cross-country quest)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book One: The Lightning Thief Disney+ Tie-in Edition right for my child?
Yes — Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book One: The Lightning Thief Disney+ Tie-in Edition is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.7, which is typical for 4th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include friendship, courage, identity.
How long does it take to read Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book One: The Lightning Thief Disney+ Tie-in Edition?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book One: The Lightning Thief Disney+ Tie-in Edition takes around 9.7h to finish. The book has 87,223 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book One: The Lightning Thief Disney+ Tie-in Edition have an AR quiz?
Yes — Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book One: The Lightning Thief Disney+ Tie-in Edition has an AR quiz available, worth 13 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book One: The Lightning Thief Disney+ Tie-in Edition?
Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book One: The Lightning Thief Disney+ Tie-in Edition has an AR reading level of 4.7, which places it at a 4th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.