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percy jackson and the lighting thief

a hero's forbidden identity brought to light

a tale by rick riordan


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My mother... her eyes sparkle and change color in the light. Her smile is as warm as a quilt.

She's got a few grey streaks mixed in with her long brown hair... When she looks at me, it's like she's seeing all the good things about me, none of the bad.

Very well, Percy. But know this: the Oracle's words often have double meanings. Don't dwell on them too much. The truth is not always clear until events come to pass.

No one can choose your path, Percy. You must decide... I have brought you a hero's fate, and a hero's fate is never happy. It is never anything but tragic...

There was a different light in his eyes, a fiery kind of pride.

You did well, Perseus. Do not misunderstand me. Whatever else you do, know that you are mine.

Her multicoloured eyes seemed to search inside me.

I think you know, Percy... If my life is going to mean anything, I have to live it myself. I can't let a god take care of me... or my son. I have to... find the courage on my own.

The gods have their reasons, Percy. Knowing too much of your future is never a good thing...

You must be careful... Kronos wants you to come unravelled. He wants your life disrupted, your thoughts clouded with fear and anger.

Do not give him what he wants. Train patiently. Your time will come.

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