Kids are baby goats. They're cute and they have redeeming social value. You are definitely not kids. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Hedge snorted. “Kids are baby goats. They’re cute, and they have redeeming social value. You are definitely not kids.” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Percy, lesser beings do many horrible things in the name of the gods. That does not mean we gods approve. The way… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Travis: The Aphrodite kids were ripping each other’s clothes and throwing lipstick and jewellery. It was like a rabid herd of wild… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I think anytime you're writing to the middle grades, you're writing to young readers who are trapped in a number of ways… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Behold, my children!" she said. "The instrument of my revenge. I will call it a scythe!" The Titans muttered among themselves: What… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
My dear children!" Nellie whopped him upside the head with her backpack. "Ow!" Uncle Alistair curled over, cupping his hand over his… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Wisdom's daughter walks alone. The Mark of Athena burns through Rome. Twins snuff out the angel's breath, Who holds the key to… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
We tend to think of divorced or complicated families as a modern invention, and that is not at all true. You only… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
To a degree, the Greek and Roman mythological heroes are just the first superheroes. They appeal to children for much the same… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Every child's taste is different. Don't worry if they're not reading 'War and Peace' at age 12. First, build a good foundation… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Bes had indeed put on his ugly outfit. He climbed onto the roof of the limbo and stood there, legs planted, arms… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Now, she realized that the hardest test for a child of Athena wasn't leading a quest or facing death in combat. It… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
The real story of the Fleece: there were these two children of Zeus, Cadmus and Europa, okay? They were about to get… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Wisdom's daughter walks alone—” “Ella!” Frank stood suddenly. “Maybe it's not the best time—” “The Mark of Athena burns through Rome,” Ella… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
If the parents are too busy to read, it's a safe bet the children will feel the same way. Set aside time… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Don’t you ever point that at a white man,” she scolded. “Ma, it’s just a stick,” T.J. said. “I’m playing.” “You don’t… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I enjoy writing for both kids and adults, though I think I'm better at children's stories because I was a teacher for… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Every child is different. I think it's important that we don't have maybe just one or two books that we're recommending to… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“I suppose this means I can claim all those other sons and daughters of mine and send you some siblings next summer."… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Weapons are allowed. Dirty tricks are expected. But try not to kill anybody!” Tantalus smiled at us like we were all naughty… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Kronos took the child in his arms and saw right away that Demeter was another goddess. She glowed with an aura even… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
When I was young, my favorite picture book was 'Fletcher and Zenobia,' written by Edward Gorey and illustrated by Victoria Chess. It's… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Fortunately, we did most of our athletic stuff inside, so we didn't have to jog through Tribeca looking like a bunch of… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Kids ask me questions. You'd think after doing this for four years, I would have heard every single question anyone could think… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Sadie," he said forlornly, "when you become a parent, you may understand this. One of my hardest jobs as a father, one… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I racked my brain trying to remember the names of all of Nut’s five children. Bit difficult without my brother, the human… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“FYI: Mother and daughter constellations are very close to each other. So close, in fact, that if you listen in on a… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
You will not believe me, but I am proud of your strength. Sometimes. . . sometimes the only way I can care… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
For me, writing for kids is harder because they're a more discriminating audience. While adults might stay with you, if you lose… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“when you become a parent, you may understand this. One of my hardest jobs as a father, one of my greatest duties,… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
You're Dionysus," I said. "The god of wine." Mr. D rolled his eyes. "What do they say these days, Grover? Do the… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Young people don't always do what they're told, but if they can pull it off and do something wonderful, sometimes they escape… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“had forgotten about the power of shadow-traveling—the way children of the Underworld could step into one shadow and appear from another, sometimes… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“She wasn’t born in the normal way. She was literally born from thoughts. Her children are born the same way. When Athena… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I thought maybe she'd whisk us off by magic, or at least hail a taxi. Instead, Bast borrowed a silver Lexus convertible.… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“So can I ask…?” I waved my hands vaguely. I didn’t have the words. “How it does work?” She smirked. “As long… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
'Harry Potter' opened so many doors for young adult literature. It really did convince the publishing industry that writing for children was… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Oh, and Drew, honey?” The former counselor looked back reluctantly. “In case you think I’m not a true daughter of Aphrodite,” Piper… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“That awkward moment when you jump out a window because your friend jumped out a window, then you remember that your other friend can… — Rick Riordan Copy Share
Oh, dear Hazel.” Aphrodite folded her fan. “Such optimism, yet you have heartrending days ahead of you. Of course war is coming. Love and… — Rick Riordan Copy Share
Kids, if anything, are harder to write for because they are a more discerning audience. They will not stay with you if you go… — Rick Riordan Copy Share
“He started toward the entrance. Seriously, how could he not? He stopped when he noticed the girl. She was kneeling in her vegetable garden,… — Rick Riordan Copy Share
Hercules used noise! Brass bells! He scared them away with the most horrible sound he could-" said Percy "Percy... Chiron's collection! — Rick Riordan Copy Share
“When you take someone’s hand and lead them to Valhalla, you get a glimpse into their soul.” “Did that happen when you took me?”… — Rick Riordan Copy Share
“he didn’t look as good as Piper had last night after she’d suddenly been transformed.” — Rick Riordan Copy Share
There’s my baby!” I cried, quite carried away. “There’s my Poochiekins!” Ammit ran at me and leaped into my arms, nuzzling me with his… — Rick Riordan Copy Share
“Leo plunked the cheese wheel in front of me. "Cut me a wedge of this, my good ma. Chop-chop!" I scowled at him. "Don't… — Rick Riordan Copy Share
It's all still about having a good story. You have to have a good story as your anchor, as your main focus. So for… — Rick Riordan Copy Share
I disobeyed Ra's wishes, and so he ordered my onw father, Shu-" "Hang on," I said. "Shoe?" "S-h-u," she said. "The god of the… — Rick Riordan Copy Share
“Nico knelt and picked it up. He regarded Jason, as if waiting for an attack. "If the others found out-" "If the others found… — Rick Riordan Copy Share
[Hazel] hissed in frustration. 'I hate eidolons. I thought Piper made them promise to stay away.' 'Oh...' Frank said, like he'd just had his… — Rick Riordan Copy Share
