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At the end of the book, Percy decides to head home and attend a mortal school for the year. Do you agree with his decision to leave the camp? Why or why not?

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Thank you for participating in our first week of Kid’s Reading Club! If you enjoyed the first book, be sure to check out Rick Riordan’s second book in the Percy Jackson series, The Sea of Monsters, available through Hoopla.

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When Percy confront Hades in the Underworld, he learns that Hades doesn’t want to provoke a war with his brothers, claiming he is already overworked and underpaid. Through out the book, Hades was painted as the villain by gods and heroes along the way. What does this say about the opinions of the other characters, and how those opinions can influence others? Do you believe Hades’ explanations to Percy? Why or why not?

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Percy and his companions face many different monsters and creatures along the journey before they arrive at the Underworld. Which monster was your favourite encounter, and why? How did Percy defeat them?

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Was Percy and his friends scared about their quest? Were they excited? What are some of Percy’s side-goals on this quest?

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