Welcome to Based on a Book’s three-part April Adventures special, where we are diving into The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan–along with its 2023 Disney+ TV adaptation and the 2010 movie version.

In Part 2, we’ll be breaking down how the last four episodes of the Disney+ series stack up against the original book.

Hosted by Keri with co-hosts Lindsey and Crystal.

Books & Adaptations Mentioned:

• The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
• Percy Jackson & The Olympians Disney+ TV Show
• A Hero’s Journey: The Making of Percy Jackson and the Olympians

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Chapters:

(00:00) Introductions

(1:55) Part 1 Recap

(2:53) Episode 5

(9:46) Episode 6

(18:26) Episode 7

(30:04) Episode 8