The Lightning Thief
by Rick Riordan • Book 1 of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series • Related Editions: See others
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- Grade
- 4-12
- Genre
- Adventure
- Science Fiction / Fantasy
Year Published 2005
Word Count 87,223
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 680L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.7
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 89885, 13 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Rick Riordan about The Lightning Thief
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In-depth Written Interview with Rick Riordan
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Awards & Distinctions 3
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