The Lightning Thief - Percy Jackson (book 1/5) || Navigable By Chapter May 2026

Percy is claimed as a son of Poseidon and is assigned a quest to find Zeus's stolen master bolt. Part 3: The Quest to the West (Chapters 10-16)

Percy vaporizes Mrs. Dodds, a Fury, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and discovers the world of myths. Percy is claimed as a son of Poseidon

Percy learns Chiron is his trainer, discovers his water-based powers, and makes friends like Annabeth. discovers his water-based powers

The trio battles Medusa and receives assistance from a water spirit. Percy is claimed as a son of Poseidon

Hades reveals the bolt was planted in Percy’s backpack; Percy defeats Ares to recover the Helm of Darkness. Part 5: Olympus and the Aftermath (Chapters 21-22) The Lightning Thief Chapters One–Three Summary & Analysis