Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (graphic novel)

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
by Rick Riordan/Art by Attila Futaki

Mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking out of the pages of twelve-year-old Percy Jackson's textbooks and into his life. And worse, he's angered a few of them. Zeus's master lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. Now, he and his friends have just ten days to find and return Zeus's stolen property and bring peace to a warring Mount Olympus. (description taken from Amazon.com)

This was actually a pretty good adaption of The Lightning Thief. The characters looked like their descriptions, though the kids may be a little older than they should be and the monsters and magic were well done. I still prefer the books, because I always have trouble remembering how to read the panels, but this was better than a lot of graphic adaptations. It should attract some new readers, too, I hope.

In My Mailbox - October 17, 2010

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme, hosted by Kristi at the Story Siren, inspired by Alea of Pop Culture Junkie. Every week bloggers can share what they received in the mail or at the bookstore or at the library. The goal is that everyone can be exposed to more books this way!

For My Nook:

The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan

For Review:

Forge by Laurie Halse Anderson

The Lost Hero cover unveiled!!

Woot! The cover is unveiled...and it looks great.
Check out more info at Rick Riordan's blog, Myth and Mystery.

Shhh...It's a Secret Scoop!!

Just found online today the title for the new spin-off "Camp Half Blood" series by Rick Riordan!

Due out Oct. 12, 2010 is The Lost Hero.
The Heroes of Olympus: Book one

Description from Amazon: It was hard to say good-bye to Percy--but fans don't have to! A lovable new generation of demigods have their own prophecy to prepare for, and their hero Perseus Jackson just may turn up in times of need.

*squee* Cannot wait for this one!!!