The Lightning Thief Personal Narrative
The summer before sixth grade, was anything but ordinary—battling monsters, solving mysteries, and befriending demigods.
As a fifth-grade promotion present, I received The Lightning Thief, by Rick Riordan, from my teacher. Ripping off the golden wrapping paper, I thanked her, ecstatic for a new adventure to read over the summer. As I began to immerse myself in the world of Camp Half Blood, I became hooked; ordering the rest of the series, I delved into the realm of myths and voyages.
The following year, my class covered a unit in Greek history, where we read a simplified version of The Odyssey. My fascination with Greek culture and traditions grew as I continued to study and learn more about their lifestyle and legends; I sketched and wrote
As a fifth-grade promotion present, I received The Lightning Thief, by Rick Riordan, from my teacher. Ripping off the golden wrapping paper, I thanked her, ecstatic for a new adventure to read over the summer. As I began to immerse myself in the world of Camp Half Blood, I became hooked; ordering the rest of the series, I delved into the realm of myths and voyages.
The following year, my class covered a unit in Greek history, where we read a simplified version of The Odyssey. My fascination with Greek culture and traditions grew as I continued to study and learn more about their lifestyle and legends; I sketched and wrote