[Carter just asked when I became a ram whisperer. Do shut up, Carter] — 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 Kane, 14, died tragically in Paris when he was eaten by his sister’s cat Muffin. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
The first thing we pulled out was a lump of white gunk. “Wax,” Carter pronounced. “Fascinating. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Why are they so sad?” I asked. “Well, they’re dead,” Carter speculated. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Desjardins was literally fuming. His tattered robes still smoked from battle. (Carter says I shouldn’t mention that his pink boxer shorts were… — 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
There’s nothing here,” Carter said. “What do you want?” I asked. “We’ve got wax, some toilet papyrus, an ugly statue. — 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
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
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
Set screamed something in Ancient Egyptian. I was fairly sure it wasn’t a compliment. “I will rend your limbs from their sockets!”… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
This is Graceland. Home of the most famous musician in the world.” “Michael Jackson lived here?” “No, dummy,” Carter said. “Elvis Presley. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Carter started down the stairs, but I grabbed his arm. “Hang on. What about traps?” He frowned. “Traps?” “Didn’t Egyptian tombs have… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Amos stopped before the entrance, which was the size of a garage door—a dark heavy square of timber with no visible handle… — 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
How does it taste?” Carter wondered. Zia smiled. “Stick out your tongue.” To answer Carter’s question, the tattoo tasted like burning car… — 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
“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
Amos sipped his coffee. "Sorry if that distubed you. Khufu's very picky. He only eats foods that end in -o. Doritos, burritos,… — 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
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
“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
“Hello Ra," he said in a kindly voice. "It's been a long time." A feeble voice from behind the chair said,"Can't play.… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Brother dear,” I said, “did your soul leave your body while Amos was talking, or did you actually hear him? Egyptian gods… — 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
Thanks for everything.” “As you wish,” the captain said. If axes could frown, I’m sure he would have. “Stay sharp,” Carter told… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Carter got jeans, boots, and a T-shirt that read Property of Alexandria University in English and Arabic. Clearly, even personal shoppers had… — 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
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
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
The wand ricocheted through the swarm, thumping six, seven, eight of the little monsters before returning to Carter’s hand. “Not bad,” I… — 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
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
The Temple of Dendur," Zia said. "Actually it was built by the Romans - " "When they occupied Egypt," Carter said, like… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
The Ancient Egyptians were not fools, Carter. They built the pyramids. They created the first great nation state. Their civilization lasted thousands… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I caught Bast’s arm when she was a few steps from the bank. “Stay away from the water.” She frowned. “Carter, I’m… — 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
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