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This reads as a tender explanation of a family habit that turns small oddities into encouragement. It suggests that the unusual detail is not just playful, it is a way of teaching hope, making room for surprises, and treating the impossible as manageable. It lands in a home where a child needs reassurance, because even a strange celebration can become a lesson in possibility.
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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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Books by Rick Riordan
The Lightning Thief
2020
The Sea of Monsters
2007
The Last Olympian
2011
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2007