The document provides information about Percy Jackson, the main character in Rick Riordan's popular Percy Jackson & the Olympians book series. Percy Jackson is not based on a real person but is inspired by the demigod Perseus from Greek mythology. He is a problematic boy who is hyperactive and dyslexic, getting into trouble at every school due to monsters. However, he is also described as altruistic, sweet, brave, and competitive. The series has sold over 20 million copies worldwide, demonstrating Percy Jackson's popularity.

1. Percy Jackson

2. The author
Percy Jackson & the Olympians is a pentology of
adventure and fiction books written by Rick Riordan, an
American author. He also wrote the adult mystery series
Tres Navarre.

3. First appearance
The Lightning Thief is the first book in the series and was
released on June 28, 2005.

4. Is Percy Jackson based on a real
person?
No, he isn’t. But he is based on a demi-god called
Perseus, a son of Zeus and Danaë.

5. Personality and habits
Percy is a problematic boy: he’s hyperactive and dyslexic.
So he have to change school very often. Also because
Percy get into trouble in every school he attends,
because of the monsters.
Temperamentally, he’s altruist and sweet. He’s brave, witty
and competitive.

6. Evidence of popularity
Four supplementary books, along with a graphic novel,
have also been released. More than 20 million copies of
the books have been sold in more than 35 countries.

7. Author Name of
character
Date of first
appearance
Based on
real people?
Personality
and habits
Evidence of
popularity
Rick Riordan Percy
Jackson
2010 No, he isn’t hyperactive
and
dyslexic
altruist and
sweet
brave, witty
and
competitive
.