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
“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
“Could an Olympian parent turn against his half-blood child? Would it sometimes be easier just to let them die? If there were… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
It’s not important,” Silena insisted. “We have to find Charlie!” Another first: a child of Aphrodite uninterested in jewellery. — 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
Running with a drowsy child of Hades was more like doing a 3 -legged race with a life size rag doll. — 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
Piper to Drew: P: In case youthink Im not a true Daughter of Aphrodite dont even look at Jason Grace. He may… — 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
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
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
“The older lady harrumphed. "I warned you, daughter. This scoundrel Hades is no good. You could've married the god of doctors or… — 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
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
“Drew backed to the door. Even her closest lieutenants didn’t follow her. She was about to leave when Piper said, “Oh, and… — 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
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
“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
“Fat men in tank tops drank beer while the women and children streamed back and forth between the tables and their battered… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“She was broken and helpless. Sciron, the son of Poseidon, had won again. Hazel could hardly believe this guy had the same… — 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
