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USO Indo-Pacific and USO Europe | Middle East | Africa will host our monthly Overseas Virtual Book Club discussing "Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan on July 10th at 2000 JST on Zoom

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Do you have a favorite episode title? (I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-Algebra Teacher. I Become Supreme Lord of the Bathroom. We Visit the Garden Gnome Emporium. I Plunge to My Death. A God Buys Us Cheeseburgers. We Take a Zebra to Vegas. We Find Out the Truth, Sort Of. The Prophecy Comes True.)

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Welcome to Camp Half Blood! Which cabin would you want to belong to? (Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Athena, Ares, Apollo, Demeter, Hermes, Hephaestus, Artemis, Aphrodite, Dionysus.)

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“If you burn the thing you'll miss the most, they’re more likely to listen,” what would your burnt offering be and who would be listening?

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Percy Jackon’s prophecy from the Oracle: “You shall go west, and face the god who has turned, You shall find what was stolen, and see it safely returned, You shall be betrayed by one who calls you a friend, And you shall fail to save what matters most, in the end.” Who did you think the betrayer would be?

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If you went on a quest, who would you pick as your quest mates and why?

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Which of the gifts from the half-bloods’ parents would you want? (Percy’s Riptide pen, Annabeth’s baseball cap, Luke’s winged shoes)

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Which mythical monster Percy faced was the worst? (Minotaur, the Furies, Medusa, Echidna and Chimera, Cerberus

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Throughout the series there is a theme of “glory” that many characters strive to achieve and maintain. Is “glory” important to you? Why or why not?

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Did you read “The Lightning Thief”? How did the series compare to the book?

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What are your predictions for the series in Season 2 based on “The Sea of Monsters”?

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Percy struggles with feeling like an outsider. How does learning he is a demigod change the way he views himself and his place in the world?

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The gods are portrayed with very human traits. What do you think Rick Riordan is saying about power, pride, and family through the behavior of the Olympian gods?

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Friendship plays a key role in Percy’s journey. How do Annabeth and Grover help Percy grow and succeed? What does each character contribute to the group?

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Percy learns that his father is Poseidon. How does this affect his identity? In what ways does he try to live up to being a “son of the sea god?”

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The novel blends modern life with ancient mythology. How does placing Greek myths in the real world affect your understanding of them?

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Percy is impulsive but brave. Do you think his flaws help or hurt him more on his quest?

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There are many themes in the book—loyalty, bravery, identity, and betrayal. Which theme stood out the most to you and why?

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Luke feels betrayed by the gods and acts on that anger. Do you think his feelings are justified? How could his path have been different?

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Camp Half-Blood is a place of safety and learning for demigods. What does it symbolize for Percy and the other campers?

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What makes Percy a hero? How does he grow from the beginning to the end of the book?

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