Carter Kane, 14, died tragically in Paris when he was eaten by his sister’s cat Muffin. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I would've hit the water hard, but at the last second I changed into a falcon. ~Carter Kane — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“As of this moment,' Sadie growled, 'my brother's name is Punching Bag. Seems he hasn't been telling me everything.” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
For an absurd moment, I wondered if Ammit devoured the hearts of wicked cows, and if he liked the beefy taste. -… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“ Could be worse, I told myself. I could be studying cheese demons. ” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Somewhere behind me, Zia yelled, "Hippo!" Which I thought was a little late. ~Carter Kane — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Awkward. Sorry." "Don't be," Sadie said. "I'll rather enjoy bashing my brother's face in.” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
But not like this: not with the house just an afterimage, and my mom a spirit, and my dad...recycled." "Carter Kane, Chapter… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“It was guarded by a few demons, but most of Set's forces were running towards our boat, screaming and throwing rocks (which… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“I'm Carter Kane-part-time high school freshman, part-time magician, full-time worrier about all the Egyptian gods and monsters who are constantly trying to… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“I opened my backpack and checked my supplies: some enchanted rope, my curved ivory wand, a lump of wax for making a… — 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
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
“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
“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
WARNING: The following is a transcript of a digital recording. In certain places, the audio quality was poor, so some words and… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“This was a few weeks ago," Annabeth said. "Percy told me a crazy story about meeting a boy our near Moriches Bay.… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Yes, an actual full-sized camel. If you find that confusing, just think how the criosphinx must have felt. Where did the camel… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Not long," Zia said. "I wanted to talk to you before [Carter and Amos] come back." [Sadie] raised an eyebrow. "About Carter?… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“We were halfway back to the fireplace when Set caught us by surprise. He was going on with his list of ridiculous… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“She was so warm, her drenched clothes had almost dried. Her eyes were rolled back in her head. She started muttering, and… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Felix believed that the answer to every problem involved penguins; but it wasn't fair to birds, and I was getting tired of… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“We crossed one of the subterranean rivers, then wound our wag through the library quarter and the Chamber of Birds. (Carter says… — 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
![“Not long," Zia said. "I wanted to talk to you before [Carter and Amos] come back." [Sadie] raised an eyebrow. "About Carter? Well, if you're wondering whether he likes you, the way he stammers might be an indication." Zia frowned. "No, I'm—" "Asking if I mind? Very considerate. I must say at first…” quote by Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/164/rick-riordan-27_carter-kane_not-long-zia-said-i-wanted-to-talk-to-yo_1050084.jpg)
![“We crossed one of the subterranean rivers, then wound our wag through the library quarter and the Chamber of Birds. (Carter says I should tell you why it's called that. It's a cave full of all sorts of birds. Again--duh. [Carter, why are you banging your head against the table?])” quote by Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/516/rick-riordan-27_carter-kane_we-crossed-one-of-the-subterranean-river_2669309.jpg)
