Sadie," he said forlornly, "when you become a parent, you may understand this. One of my hardest jobs as a father, one… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Who are you?" he asked. "I'm a shabti, of course!" The figurine rubbed his dented head. He still looked quite lumpish, only… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Alabaster, you told me earlier that heroes don't die. You may be right, but I can tell you one thing." Claymore looked… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I may be biased, but I think jackals are cute and cuddly, even if they were known for digging up graves in… — 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
She blinked. "Hmm? Oh, don't care. What did Anubis look like to you?" "What did... he looked like a guy. So?" "A… — 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
That's because we keep weapons int the attic, silly boy. Do you think this is the first time monsters have attacked our… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I don't deserve you." "You're not allowed to say that." "Why not?" "It's a breakup line. Unless you're breaking up-" Jason leaned… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
In person, if possible, Anubis was even more drop-dead gorgeous. [Oh . . . ha, ha. I didn't catch the pun, but… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I stick closely to the structure of the myths. I may have some fun with the mythology by changing the environment to… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
What was I up to, you may ask? I certainly didn't want to meet Monsieur Evil again or creepy old Lord Salamander. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Percy Jackson," Hermes said, "because you have taken on the curse of Achilles, I must spare you. You are in the hands… — 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
Chiron, I don't think the attic is the proper place for our new Oracle, do you?" "No, indeed." Chiron looked a lot… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Throwing down your staff may sound like a sign of surrender, but in Egyptian magic, it's bad news. It usually means, 'Hey,… — 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
Doesn't miss many meals, does he?" Zeus muttered. "Tyson, for your bravery in the war, and for leading the Cyclopes, you are… — 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
Oh...my...god,"Drew whimpered."Who..." Anubis ignored her (bless him for that) and held out his elbow for me - a sweet old-fashioned gesture. "… — 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