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
Percy obtains magical pearls and gets past Cerberus, finding Hades' realm.
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) Hades reveals the bolt was planted in Percy’s
The group is tricked by Ares, escapes the Lotus Casino, and continues to the Underworld. Part 4: Into the Underworld (Chapters 17-20)
Percy learns Chiron is his trainer, discovers his water-based powers, and makes friends like Annabeth. Part 3: The Quest to the West (Chapters
After a Minotaur attack at Montauk leads to his mother's disappearance, Percy arrives at Camp Half-Blood . Part 2: Life at Camp Half-Blood (Chapters 5-9)
The trio battles Medusa and receives assistance from a water spirit. Part 2: Life at Camp Half-Blood (Chapters 5-9)
After a dangerous encounter at the Gateway Arch, Percy escapes into the Mississippi River.