Yay!” Tyson went around the couches and gave everyone a big hug—even Octavian, who didn't look thrilled about it. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Schist," said an angry voice from the grass. Hazel raised her eyebrows. "Excuse me?" "Schist! Big pile of schist! — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I had a crush on Percy," Nico spat. "That's the truth. That's the big secret. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
How did you die?" "We er…drowned in a bathtub." "All three of you?" "It was a big bathtub. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Coach Hedge shouted, 'Let the movie star go, you big ugly cupcake! Or I'm gonna plant my hoof right up your... — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
The Olympians were a reminder that there was always someone better than you, so you shouldn't get a big head. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
You're a stalker with hooves." "I am not! I followed her to the Big House and hid in a bush and watched… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
There will be guards,” Bast said. “And traps. And alarms. You can bet the house is heavily charmed to keep out gods.”… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Throwing down your staff may sound like a sign of surrender, but in Egyptian magic, it's bad news. It usually means, 'Hey,… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
What’s the best part of being in Hermes cabin? Connor: You are never lonely. I mean seriously, new kids are always coming… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I got ready for bed and crawled in. The covers were comfortable and warm, but the pillow was just too weird. It… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
In the old legends, Arachne had gotten into trouble because of pride. She’d bragged about her tapestries being better than Athena’s, which… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Nico di Angelo ran up to me with a big grin on his face. "Percy, this is awesome!" His blue-feathered bronze helmet… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I couldn't believe I'd come this far, lost Tyson, suffered through so much, only to fail - stopped by a big stupid… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
After our mom died, her parents (our grandparents) had this big court battle with dad. After six lawyers, two fistfights, and a… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
In the center stood a marble alter, where a kid in a toga was doing some sort of ritual in front of… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Annabeth, thank goodness, would be staying in New York. She'd gotten permission from her parents to attend a boarding school in the… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
No doubt Carter would describe the underground city in excruciating detail, with exact measurements of each room, boring history on every statue… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
And do you know what a full-fledged war would look like, Percy?" "Bad?" I guessed. "Imagine the world in chaos. Nature at… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Chiron, I don't think the attic is the proper place for our new Oracle, do you?" "No, indeed." Chiron looked a lot… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Well … Zeus approves, Aeolus muttered. ―He says … he says it would be better if you could avoid saving her until… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Neither torch nor dagger," Annabeth said firmly. "There is a third test, which I will pass." "A third test?" the pater demanded.… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Save yourselves!" Percy warned. "It is too late for us!" Then he gasped and pointed to the spot where Frank was hiding.… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
At the rear of the bus, the driver wrenched a big chunk of smoking metal out of the engine compartment. The bus… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I think I write for reluctant readers. Of course I want everyone to enjoy my books, but if the kids in the… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Big brothers are the ones who are supposed to pull their punches. Little sisters—well, we should be able to hit as hard… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
He nodded nervously. ‘He looks like a magician. I hate magicians. They usually have rabbits.’ I stared at him. ‘You’re scared of… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Eternity with Artemis?" He heaved a big sigh. Thalia rolled her eyes. "You satyrs. You're all in love with Artemis. Don't you… — 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
