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Tyson, I said We're turning around! Going the wrong way? he asked. Always, I grumbled, but I steered the chariot towards the stands.

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Rick Riordan
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: June 5
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Teacher
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Military City
USA
Richard Russell Riordan
Jr.
Richard Russell Riordan Jr
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Tyson
Always
Turning
Stands
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Steered
Wrong
Grumbled
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Chariot
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Chariots

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