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Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson And The Lightning Thief

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The book I have chosen for my book report is Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief. The author of this book is Rick Riordan whom is also the author of the 39 Clues book series as well. The book Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief was published July 1, 2001. The two characters in this book that aid Percy Jackson on his journey are Grover and Annabeth. The most important character in this book is Percy Jackson. The first main event in Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief is when he first finds out he is a Half Blood. Percy Jackson first finds out he is a Half Blood when he gets attacked by is demon teacher. When he gets attacked by his demon teacher his Latin teacher Mr. Brunner saves him. After he finds out he is Half Blood Mr. Brunner takes

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