Leap Into Life
By the time fall reached Texas in seventh grade, I was convinced I was a demigod. I was on the lookout for protectors and had a bag packed and ready to go.... you know, in case I had to leave for Camp Half Blood on a moment's notice. My friends and I were in the midst of a battle over my godly parent (Goddess of Rainbows vs. Powerful God of the Sea). Why? You may be wondering. I was halfway through the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series. For years, I'd seen trailers and nodded along when someone brought up Percy Jackson, but it wasn't until seventh grade that I finally agreed to read the Lightning Thief (which is actually a well done example of the Heroes Journey with a compelling idea, if nothing else). I'm so thankful that my friends convinced me! You see, Percy Jackson was probably the first series I ever fell in love with. I got a late start on reading and while I read books, I never fell in love with them. Because of that, I owe it to Rick Riordan, who wrote the series in hopes of inspiring kids to love reading. He clearly was a success. Next Tuesday, Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer (also by Riordan) comes out. I have my doubts about how it'll stand up next to the Greek Mythology equivalent. But with that I've found even greater appreciation for the first series. Percy Jackson not only made me love reading but also let me fall in love with the idea behind the story. I didn't just fall in love with Percy, I fell in love with the fact that a scrawny Middle Schooler can become a chosen hero, meant to save the world. I fell in love- not just with the plot lines and plot twists but- with Camp Half Blood, the safe haven for demigods. Maybe all the quotes painted on the walls of libraries are right. Books are magical. They stay with us and change us. The Percy Jackson Series came into my life almost two years ago, and while I might not be a demigod, I've journeyed along with Percy and his friends. I've been inspired to find the quest-worthy excitement in every day life. I've made a goal of getting ONE HUNDRED BLOG SUBSCRIBERS by November 23rd. Yes, I realize I'm ambitious.... but I'm going to try anyway! If every person that reads this, sends this to two people and everyone involved subscribes, we'd be at a hundred subscribers by Friday! I'm aware that I sound like an annoying fundraising campaign, but if you're ready to receive Saltare Into Life Updates every time I post..... click here! It's free. Did you not click that first link? You have a second chance. Click here.
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A GLI friend
11/12/2015 02:26:28 pm
Omg! I love Percy Jackson! I started reading in in 6th grade and fell in love with it, but sadly I cannot say it is the book that caused me to fall in love with reading, like you-that title goes to Harry Potter (which I also read in 6th grade, but earlier).
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11/12/2015 02:47:07 pm
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