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“I thought about my mom, but I had good thoughts. Her smile, the bedtime stories she would read me when I was a kid, the way she would tell me not to let the bedbugs bite.”

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The lightning thief

This novel follows a young protagonist's quest to retrieve Zeus's stolen lightning bolt, leading him on a perilous journey through ancient Greece and mythical realms. more

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Rick Riordan
Rick Riordan

Rick Riordan, born on June 5, 1964, is an American author known for his works that blend mythology and fantasy elements. His most famous series, 'Percy Jackson & the Olympians,' combines Greek mythology with the experiences of modern teenagers. more

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