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Rick Riordan

Rick Riordan Author Study

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Rick Riordan the author of the enormously popular series Percy Jackson and the Olympians, is launching a new adventure series The 39 Clues this Fall. He talks about it in our exclusive video and reads aloud from Book #1: The Maze of Bones.

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Continue your author study by reading a short biography of Rick Riordan and reading his books . Then use the activities and lessons below to do an in-depth study. For more information about Riordan and his books, visit Riordan's Web site .

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The Lightning Thief Discussion Guide

In this blend of Greek mythology and modern pop culture, things become clearer when Percy discovers he is the son of Poseidon. But trouble starts all over again when Percy is sent on a quest to prevent war on Mount Olympus.

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The Lightning Thief Extension Activity

In this blend of Greek mythology and modern pop culture, things become clearer when Percy discovers he is the son of Poseidon. But trouble starts all over again when Percy is sent on a quest to prevent war on Mount Olympus.

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The Sea of Monsters Extension Activity

When a magical tree protecting the borders of Camp Half-Blood is poisoned, thirteen-year-old Percy Jackson, Annabeth Chase, and their new friend Tyson set out to find the one item that can save the camp.

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The Sea of Monsters Discussion Guide

When a magical tree protecting the borders of Camp Half-Blood is poisoned, thirteen-year-old Percy Jackson, Annabeth Chase, and their new friend Tyson set out to find the one item that can save the camp.
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The Maze of Bones Text Excerpt

Read the first 2 chapters of The Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan, the first book in the thrilling adventure series The 39 Clues.

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Booktalk for The 39 Clues: The Maze of Bones

Booktalk for The 39 Clues, Book One: The Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan

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