After my bad experience as a kite, I simply refused to go about as a glowing Sadie-headed chicken. That’s fine for Carter,… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Her eyes were luminous gold. I wondered if that was the last color a bug saw when it was trapped in amber—and… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“It's hard to describe the feeling. And I knew from Horus's memory that this kind of union was very rare-like the one… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Carter, not to be unkind," I said, "but the last few months you've been seeing messages about Zia everywhere . Two weeks… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I found that things weren't going well upstairs. Carter was a crumpled heap of chicken warrior on the slope of the pyramid. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Why are they so sad?” I asked. “Well, they’re dead,” Carter speculated. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
My face felt like my normal face, as if that part of me hadn’t transformed into a bird. [Fine, Sadie. Call me… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
CHEERS, CARTER. At least you have the sense to hand me the microphone for important things. Honestly, he drones on and on… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I’ll distract them,” Carter said. “You search. The Trophy room is through there.” “Carter!” But the fool ran off to protect me.… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
If a person cast no shadow at all, he couldn't be alive. His existence became meaningless.Execrating Apophis by destroying his shadow would… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
So let me get this straight,” Carter said. “The two guys you liked—one who was dying and one who was off-limits because… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Bast crouched down and began making weird chittering noises. Uh-oh. She was imitating birds. I'd seen enough cats do this when they… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I must admit I’m impressed, Sadie. You controlled your magic and controlled Isis. And you, Carter, did well turning into a lizard. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Walt's face lit up. "Sadie, Ptah was more than the craftsman god, right? Didn't they call him the God of Opening?" "Um...Possibly."… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
If you’re listening to this, congratulations! You survived Doomsday. I’d like to apologize straightaway for any inconvenience the end of the world… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Maybe being home schooled, Carter didn’t realize that “test” is normally a bad thing. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Carter pulled out several lengths of brown twine, a small ebony cat statue, and a thick roll of paper. No, not paper.… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Stop smiling!” she ordered. “I can see you, Carter. Oh…and, uh, hullo, Walt.” The pot monster made squeaky grinding noises as it… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Sadie was still a kite. "You can turn back now," I told her. She tilted her head and regarded me quizically. She… — 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
In person, if possible, Anubis was even more drop-dead gorgeous. [Oh . . . ha, ha. I didn't catch the pun, but… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
They know they’ve won,” Carter guessed. “They’re making a show of it.” “Yes,” Amos said. “Well, let’s blow up the boats or… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
How do you have five children in a row, each on a different say?” “They’re gods,” Carter said. “They can do stuff… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“It made sense, and I felt kind of stupid. I’d been hanging around dryads” — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
“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 Image
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 Image
“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 Image
“he didn’t look as good as Piper had last night after she’d suddenly been transformed.” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
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 Image
“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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
