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Percy’s story begins with him facing typical teenage problems at Yancy Academy. However, the complications escalate when he accidentally vaporizes his pre-algebra teacher. It is through a series of chaotic events, including a class field trip to Manhattan and an encounter with mystical beings, that he learns he is a "half-blood" — a term used for children of deities who possess extraordinary abilities, but also carry significant burdens. Each half-blood faces the risks and responsibilities associated with their heritage, and for Percy, things get more complicated as he learns of a prophecy foretelling his fate.