Percy Jackson and the Olympians #: 1 The Lightning Thief

When twelve-year-old Percy Jackson discovers he's a demigod—the son of the Greek god Poseidon—his world is turned upside down as he's accused of stealing Zeus's master lightning bolt. Alongside his loyal satyr friend Grover and the brilliant daughter of Athena, Annabeth, Percy embarks on a cross-country quest to clear his name and prevent a war among the gods. Percy himself has dyslexia and ADHD, which the story reframes as traits linked to his demigod heritage rather than simple learning struggles, offering positive neurodiverse representation. The book explores themes of family, identity, loyalty, and finding one's place in the world while weaving in rich elements of Greek mythology.