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His young son actually. Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief started as a bedtime story for his son. His son loved it and encouraged his father to write it down. Riordan then read it to his classroom, they also loved it. Riordan wanted to write a story that was both interesting and educational as well.
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Why did Rick Riordan want to write the Percy Jackson books?
Rick's books started off as bedtime stories for his son who had dyslexia and ADHD, then he started to write them up and they became popular novels.
When did Rick Riordan publish his first story?
Rick Riordan started with the Greek Mythology because his son had ADHD and Dyslexia. His son was upset, so Riordan began telling him stories about Percy and Greek mythology relating to his disorders to make him feel better. His son encouraged him to write the stories and share them.
When did Rick Riordan write the Olympic series?
1964
How many books will Rick Riordan write?
Ten
What does Rick Riordan like best about his job?
Rick Riordan has mentioned that he enjoys connecting with his readers the most about his job. He loves hearing their stories, reactions, and feedback to his books.
Will Rick Riordan write a book five in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series?
Yes, there will be a fifth Percy Jackson book called The Last Olympian. It comes out on May 5, 2009. It will be the last in the Percy Jackson series, but Rick Riordan is going to write more stories about demigods, with different main characters.
When did Rick Riordan start to write books?
Age 13
Why did Rick Riordan write The Battle of the Labyrinth?
Well it all really started out just as stories he told his son (who has ADD and Dyslexia) and the stories were in a way about his son.
What are rick Riordans books based on?
Rick Riordan's books are based on classic Greek Mythology. The stories (percy jackson) started out as bedtime stories for his kids.
Does Rick Riordan like to write?
of course he does! He's a famous author!
What is Rick Riordan wife's name.?
Becky
How many siblings does Rick Riordan have?
Rick Riordan has two sons
