Percy Jackson

The author

Percy Jackson & the Olympians is a pentology of adventure and fiction books written by Rick Riordan, an American author. He also wrote the adult mystery series Tres Navarre.

First appearance

The Lightning Thief is the first book in the series and was released on June 28, 2005.

Is Percy Jackson based on a real person?

No, he isn’t. But he is based on a demi-god called Perseus, a son of Zeus and Danaë.

Personality and habits

Percy is a problematic boy: he’s hyperactive and dyslexic. So he have to change school very often. Also because Percy get into trouble in every school he attends, because of the monsters.

Temperamentally, he’s altruist and sweet. He’s brave, witty and competitive.

Evidence of popularity

Four supplementary books, along with a graphic novel, have also been released. More than 20 million copies of the books have been sold in more than 35 countries.

Author Name of character

Date of first appearance

Based on real people?

Personality and habits

Evidence of popularity

Rick Riordan Percy Jackson

2010 No, he isn’t hyperactive and dyslexic

altruist and sweet brave, witty and competitive.