Gods have great power, but only humans have creativity, the power to change history. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“The whole scene made Dan think of American history tests, which were almost as scary as exploding museums.” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Look behind somebody’s horrible exterior, and you usually found a horrible interior, shaped by a horrible history.” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“You see gods have great power, but only humans have creativity, the power to change history rather than simply read it.” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Relax," Chiron told me. "Keep a clear head. And remember, you may be about to prevent the biggest war in human history."… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I saw 'The 39 Clues' as a potential vehicle for doing some education in a fun way - to take some of… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“You see gods have great power, but only humans have creativity, the power to change history rather than simply repeat it. Humans… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
But she wondered why beautiful things had to be wrapped up with evil history. Or was it the other way around? Maybe… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I couldn’t miss Percy’s fifteenth birthday,” Poseidon said. “Why, if this were Sparta, Percy would be a man today!” "That’s true,” Paul… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“He wasn't sure if he was mad at Annabeth, or his dream, or the entire Greek/Roman world that had endured and shaped… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I loved the idea of making history interesting for kids! When Scholastic approached me about 'The 39 Clues', I immediately started going… — 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
Stacy Schiff is that rare combination: a first-rate historian and a brilliant storyteller. Using a wide range of sources, she spins straw… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“If you can read this, then surprise! You're probably a demigod too. That's because only demigods - and a few special mortals,… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“PERCY ALREADY FELT LIKE THE lamest demigod in the history of lame. The purse was the final insult. They’d left R.O.F.L. in… — 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