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What inspired 'The Lightning Thief' by Rick Riordan?

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Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson is on the most dangerous quest of his life. With the help of a satyr and a daughter of Athena, Percy must journey across the United States to catch a thief who has stolen the original weapon of mass destruction — Zeus' master bolt. read more

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief was originally a bedtime story for Haley Riordan. Rick Riordan’s son. Percy’s character was based off Haley. Because Rick wanted to show his son that despite having learning disabilities, he could still be a hero. read more

The Lightning Thief Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson is on the most dangerous quest of his life. With the help of a satyr and a daughter of Athena, Percy must journey across the United States to catch a thief who has stolen the original weapon of mass destruction — Zeus’ master bolt. read more

The Lightning Thief, Chapter One. Hear the first part of the first Percy Jackson book, as read by the author (MP3). read more

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An Interview With Rick
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The Lightning Thief
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