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My dear children! Nellie whopped him upside the head with her backpack. Ow! Uncle Alistair curled over, cupping his hand over his good eye. Nellie! Amy said. Sorry, Nellie muttered. I thought he was one of the bad guys.

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Rick Riordan
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: June 5
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Military City
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Richard Russell Riordan
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Richard Russell Riordan Jr
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