Who wrote the Percy Jackson books?

American writer Rick Riordan wrote the Percy Jackson and the Olympians book series.

American author Rick Riordan has authored the Percy Jackson book series. The book series is about a 12-year-old boy, Percy Jackson, in the 2000s; he discovers that he is the son of the god Poseidon. Because of this, many evil beings hunt him down so that he can be put to an end. The series follows Percy and his friend tackle various tasks and challenges in their way as the fate of the entire world is in their hands.

Who is Rick Riordan?

Rick Riordan is a number one New York Times bestselling author who has written over twenty books for young readers, the most prominent of which are his popular Percy Jackson series. Rick devoted fifteen years of his life to teaching English and history at public, as well as private middle schools all over the San Francisco Bay Area/Texas. He was given the prestigious Saint Mary’s Hall Master Teacher Award in San Antonio due to his remarkable teaching skills.

Riordan managed to juggle his teaching duties and started writing mystery novels aimed at adults. His Tres Navarre series was a real hit as it won the top three national awards in the mystery genre – Edgar, Anthony, and Shamus. After the bedtime story of The Lightning Thief for his eldest son, he transitioned to children’s fiction naturally.

190 million copies of Rick’s books are circulating worldwide, and rights to his literature have been bought by more than 37 countries. Rick and his wife, Becky, take the roles of executive producers for all TV/ film adaptations based on his beloved creations, such as Percy Jackson, Kane Chronicles, or even Daughter of Deep. As a career full-time writer, Rick Riordan and his wife Becky have settled with their two sons in Boston.

What is the Percy Jackson book series about?

Percy Jackson & the Olympians book series is an enchanting journey set in a contemporary world where Greek gods live, hidden right under everyone’s noses. The story is about Percy Jackson, a twelve-year-old demigod and the son of Poseidon. Percy realizes that he is a demigod and has been accused of stealing Zeus’s lightning bolt.

He sets off on a cross-country search for the missing bolt, with his objective being to stop an impending war between gods. Percy meets mythical creatures in his travels, fights battles, and deals with gods and demigods in a complicated world. It continues to develop as he faces rising threats, such as from Kronos, the titan lord who wants revival.

As Percy navigates the intricate tapestry of his identity and belonging, a profound theme weaves through his narrative. It revolves around the revelation of his true origins and the gradual acceptance of his role within the complex demigod world. Family, too, plays a pivotal role in Percy's odyssey. His unbreakable connection with his mortal mother becomes a guiding light, while the quest to unveil the mystery of his absent father adds a compelling layer to his heroic tale.