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This reads as a blunt argument for self-reliance, with fairness defined less as equal outcomes and more as making space for people to secure what they need. It can be taken to mean that waiting to be rescued is not enough, especially in situations where support is limited and action has to come from within.
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About Rick Riordan
American novelist and educator, Rick Riordan is best known for creating the Percy Jackson series, which blends mythology with contemporary coming-of-age stories. His work has introduced generations of readers to Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology through accessible, engaging narratives.
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The Lightning Thief
2020
The Sea of Monsters
2007
The Last Olympian
2011
The Battle of the Labyrinth
2009
The Titan's Curse
2007