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This passage models 'show, don't tell' — Riordan conveys Grover's dishonesty through physical details (pink ears, fumbling) rather than stating he was lying. Excellent for noticing how authors use body language to reveal what characters are really thinking.
Find the passage near the end of Chapter 2 where Percy is on the Greyhound bus and finally confronts Grover about what he overheard. Look for where Percy says Grover is 'a really, really bad liar.' Co...
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Discussion Questions
Narration Prompt
Tell someone what happened in this chapter in order. When you get to the most important part, slow down and tell it carefully — what happened, why it mattered, and what you think about it.
Discussion Questions
- Percy overhears Mr. Brunner say, 'Let him enjoy his ignorance while he still can.' Is it kind or unkind to let someone enjoy not knowing about a danger that is coming for them? What in the story makes you think so?
- When Mr. Brunner tells Percy, 'You're not normal, Percy,' Percy gets upset and walks away. But Mr. Brunner was trying to say something helpful. Why do you think Percy could not hear it as good news? What in the story makes you think so?
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Vocabulary Builder
Item 1
Easily upset and in a bad mood
Item 2
Very unhappy and uncomfortable
Item 3
Spoke with sudden stops and repeated sounds because of nervousness
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