Lightning Thief, The

Percy Jackson has struggled in school due to dyslexia and self-described ADHD. Every field trip he has ever taken has resulted in some disaster. The only teacher he respects is his Latin teacher whose interest in ancient mythology peaks his interest. He escapes to a summer camp for halfbloods - children of mortal humans and Greek gods - and finds himself in the middle of a war between Zeus, Hades, and Poseidon.