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

The trio battles Medusa and receives assistance from a water spirit.

The group is tricked by Ares, escapes the Lotus Casino, and continues to the Underworld. Part 4: Into the Underworld (Chapters 17-20)

Percy obtains magical pearls and gets past Cerberus, finding Hades' realm. The trio battles Medusa and receives assistance from

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

After a dangerous encounter at the Gateway Arch, Percy escapes into the Mississippi River. Hades reveals the bolt was planted in Percy’s

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 and is assigned a quest to find Zeus's stolen master bolt. Part 3: The Quest to the West (Chapters 10-16) Dodds, a Fury, at the Metropolitan Museum of

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