Kids, if anything, are harder to write for because they are a more discerning audience. They will not stay with you if… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Everybody was patting Nico on the back, complimenting him on his fighting. Even the Ares kids thought he was pretty cool. Hey,… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I enjoy writing for both kids and adults, though I think I'm better at children's stories because I was a teacher for… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Back when I was on my first assignment as a seeker, I was way out in Arizona. Brought in this kid named… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
No," I said. "I choose the prophecy. It will be about me." "Why are you saying that?" she cried. "You want to… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
With my sister perched on my arm, I walked to the elevator. A business man with a rolling suitcase was waiting by… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Number eight, the silver one, belongs to Artemis. She vowed to be a maiden forever. So of course, no kids. The cabin… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
As he fell toward the highway, a horrible scenario flashed through his mind: his body smashing against an SUV's windshield, some annoyed… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
He was the class clown, the court jester, because he'd learn early that if you cracked jokes and pretended you weren't scared,… — 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
Hazel frowned. "Why that one?" "You don't see the ghost?" Frank asked. "Ghost?" Nico asked. Okay... if Frank was seeing a ghost… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
The way to beat Luke," he said. "If I'm right, it's the only way you'll stand a chance." I took a deep… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I try to craft books that are fun, that are sort of subversively educational so kids learn but they don't really feel… — 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
I get letters from college kids who have read Percy Jackson when they were younger who tell me, 'I just passed my… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I think I write for reluctant readers. Of course I want everyone to enjoy my books, but if the kids in the… — 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
The giant raised his fist, and a voice cut through the dream. "Leo!" Jason was shaking his shoulder. "Hey, man, why are… — 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
I can't actually wrap my mind around it easily - I can't really visualize what 2 million books looks like... So I… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Percy imagined what that would be like: getting an apartment in this tiny replica of Rome, protected by the legion and Terminus… — 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
