Boy with Dyslexia and ADHD in Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan

This book begins with Percy Jackson, a 12 year old boy with dyslexia and ADHD, as he began to suspect that his life was not what it seems when his class took a field trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and his teacher, Mrs. Dodds transformed into one of the three Furies of Greek legend and attacked him. Percys Latin teacher, Mr. Brunner, threw him a magic sword named Anaklusmos, or Riptide, and killed her. When Percy came out from the battle, nobody remembered Mrs. Dodds and his best friend Grover Underwood began to act strangely, saying cryptic comments about Percy being in danger. Percy’s home life was far from perfect. He struggled to understand why his mother, who obviously loved him, took such pains to send him away every year to a different boarding school. When Percy and his mother went for a weekend retreat to the beach, their time together was interrupted by a storm and a horrible wailing in the middle of the night. Grover appeared at their door and revealed himself as a satyr. He has been keeping an eye on Percy until Percy was old enough to attend Camp Half Blood, a summer camp for training demigods. Grover told Percy that monstrous forces were now after him and they had no choice but to flee to Camp Half Blood. On the way, they were attacked by the Minotaur. Percy defeated it, but not until it knocked out Grover and squeezed Percy’s mother until she disappeared in a shower of gold. Heartbroken and assuming his mother was dead; Percy pulled Grover to safetyShow MoreRelatedGreek Mythology And The Lightening Thief1940 Words   |  8 PagesAncient Greece, mythology). The author Rick Riordan was born on June 5, 1964, and grew up in Texas. After graduating in 1986, Rick Riordan chose teaching for a career. For 15 years Rick taught English, 4 history and Greek mythology at middle school level.(Rick Riordan) Riordan’s son, Haley who was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia held a keen interest in a subject his father taught, Greek mythology. Then in the second grade, Haley would often request upon Rick to tell him stories inspired by GreekRead MoreClassical Influences On Modern Films And Literature1171 Words   |  5 Pagesauthors incorporate Greek mythology in contemporary literature can also affect our lives tremendously. In 2005, American novelist Rick Riordan published The Lightning Thief, the story about Percy Jackson, a boy with dyslexia and ADHD who discovers himself to be the son of the sea god Poseidon. Originally a reserved kid who was always skeptical about his abilities, Percy eventually gains confidence after various victories against mythical monsters and successfully prevents a war among the gods. Riordan’sRead MoreAncient Greece And Rome Vs. Rome1179 Words   |  5 Pagesauthors incorporate Greek mythology in contemporary literature can also affect our lives tremendously. In 2005, American novelist Rick Riordan published The Lightning Thief, the story about Percy Jackson, a boy with dyslexia and ADHD who discovers himself to be the son of the sea god Poseidon. Origin ally a reserved kid who was always skeptical about his abilities, Percy Jack eventually gains confidence after victories against mythical monsters and successfully prevents a war among the gods. Riordan’s