Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

Commemorating 85 years of igniting imaginations, Puffin Books presents a stunning clothbound edition of the beloved modern classic, Wonder. This exquisite version, wrapped in genuine cloth with dual-colored foils and vibrant sprayed edges, is an ideal gift or a prized possession for collectors. It is part of an eight-book collection released to celebrate Puffin Books' 85th anniversary and features a new introduction by Tom Fletcher.The story begins with August Pullman, who introduces himself simply: "My name is August. I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse." Auggie, as he's affectionately known, wishes to be like any other ten-year-old, enjoying simple pleasures like eating ice cream and playing Xbox. Although he feels ordinary inside, his appearance, due to a facial difference, often causes other kids to run away or stare. After being home-schooled all his life, Auggie is venturing into a mainstream school for the first time, eager to gain acceptance among his peers. The novel poignantly explores whether he can show them that beneath it all, he’s just like everyone else.This profoundly moving tale is part of the Puffin Clothbound 85th Anniversary Collection, which includes cherished titles such as The Story of Tracy Beaker by Jacqueline Wilson, Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney, Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White, Matilda by Roald Dahl, The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks by Katie Kirby, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan, and Pig-Heart Boy by Malorie Blackman, each featuring special forewords by various authors and contributors.