The Lightning Thief

Reach for this book when your child feels like their brain works differently or when they struggle to find their place in a world designed for others. For kids with ADHD or dyslexia, this story offers a powerful reframing of their challenges as secret indicators of untapped potential. Percy Jackson is a kid who has been kicked out of every school he has ever attended, but he soon discovers that he is actually a demigod, the son of Poseidon, and his learning differences are actually heightened battle instincts. This graphic novel adaptation brings the high stakes adventure of Greek mythology into the modern world, making it accessible for visual learners. It tackles themes of belonging, the complexity of single-parent households, and the search for identity. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's frustration with traditional schooling while offering a thrilling, hopeful path toward self-acceptance. It is an ideal bridge for reluctant readers who crave action but need a relatable emotional anchor.