The Lightning Thief appears in 16 book lists

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The Lightning Thief appears in 16 book lists on Shepherd.

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The best books inspired by world mythologies and folklores

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The best science fiction books with a young protagonist

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The best fantasy adventure novels to travel to a new world when you’re sick and tired of this one

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The best non-mystery youth novels that are really mysteries

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The best children's book series that are undercover educators

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The best fantasy and mythological fiction books that make you ask, “What if this could really happen?”

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The best fantasy books with epic world building

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The best fantasy and horror novels that transport your mind to realms of magic, mystery, and monsters of many kinds

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The best epic fantasy books with immersive world building

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The best young adult and middle grade fantasy books for readers of all ages

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The best young adult books set in midwestern cities

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The best books with portals for children and young adults

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The best middle grade books about kids at odds with the sea

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The best fantasy books about friendship and bravery

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The best portal-hopping middle-grade reads

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