“Oh, and Drew, honey?” The former counselor looked back reluctantly. “In case you think I’m not a true daughter of Aphrodite,” Piper… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Maybe love was no match for ice...but Piper had used it to wake a metal dragon. Mortals did superhuman feats in the… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I think that kids have a greater capacity for processing things than we give them credit for. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Hedge snorted. “Kids are baby goats. They’re cute, and they have redeeming social value. You are definitely not kids.” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Weapons are allowed. Dirty tricks are expected. But try not to kill anybody!” Tantalus smiled at us like we were all naughty… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Athena called, "Annabeth Chase, my own daughter." Annabeth squeezed my arm, then walked forward and knelt at her mother's feet. Athena smiled.… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Wisdom's daughter walks alone. That didn't just mean without other people, Annabeth realized. It meant without any special powers. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
The real story of the Fleece: there were these two children of Zeus, Cadmus and Europa, okay? They were about to get… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“I'm a child of Athena," she insisted. "And this is an insult to my intelligence” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I thought maybe she'd whisk us off by magic, or at least hail a taxi. Instead, Bast borrowed a silver Lexus convertible.… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Just for you non-sea-god types out there, don't go swimming in New York Harbor. It may not be as filthy as it… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Just keep moving! we're almost there." "almost where?" Juno chuckled. "all roads lead there child. you should know that" "detention?" Percy asked.… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Fortunately, we did most of our athletic stuff inside, so we didn't have to jog through Tribeca looking like a bunch of… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
If the parents are too busy to read, it's a safe bet the children will feel the same way. Set aside time… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I am committed to writing appropriate books for the middle grades. This means no bad language, no gratuitous or explicit violence, and… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
And please God, grant me the wisdom to remember that I am writing for children, not golden stickers. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
The first lesson every child of Athena learned: Mom was the best at everything, and you should never, ever suggest otherwise. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Young people don't always do what they're told, but if they can pull it off and do something wonderful, sometimes they escape… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“when you become a parent, you may understand this. One of my hardest jobs as a father, one of my greatest duties,… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Poseidon grinned. "You're doing well with those new cabins, by the way. I suppose this means I can claim all those other… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Kids are baby goats. They're cute and they have redeeming social value. You are definitely not kids. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Kronos took the child in his arms and saw right away that Demeter was another goddess. She glowed with an aura even… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
To a degree, the Greek and Roman mythological heroes are just the first superheroes. They appeal to children for much the same… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
We tend to think of divorced or complicated families as a modern invention, and that is not at all true. You only… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Every child is different. I think it's important that we don't have maybe just one or two books that we're recommending to… — 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
