Once I saw Desjardins’ house, I hated him even more. It was a huge mansion on the other side of the Tuileries,… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
After our mom died, her parents (our grandparents) had this big court battle with dad. After six lawyers, two fistfights, and a… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Why didn’t you sleep with the headrest?” I shrugged. “It was uncomfortable.” I looked at Sadie for support. “You didn’t use it,… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
We were alone in a strange mansion with a baboon, a crocodile, and a weird cat. And apparently, the entire world was… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I can’t believe Sadie’s going to let me have the last word. Our experience together must’ve really taught her something. Ow, she… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I’d been to the British museum before. In fact I’ve been in more museums than I like to admit—it makes me sound… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Carter got jeans, boots, and a T-shirt that read Property of Alexandria University in English and Arabic. Clearly, even personal shoppers had… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I seriously needed an extra-strength magic pillow, because my ba refused to stay put. [And no, Sadie, I don't think wrapping my… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I looked across the river to Manhattan. It was a great view. When Sadie and I had first arrived at Brooklyn House,… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Hang on," Sadie said. She stomped right up to the throne. Ammit growled at her, but Sadie growled back, which confused the… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Rowww!” Bast wailed. The wrecking ball rolled straight over her, but she didn’t appear hurt. She leaped off and pounced aain. Her… — 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
At first I was protecting you two because I promised. Now even if I hadn't promised, I would. You two are like… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
His left eyebrow crept higher and higher as I told him the strange bits like the glowing letters and serpent staff. "Well,… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
We stepped back and looked at the king of the gods, slumped in his chair snoring, and cradling his crook like a… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
He raised an eyebrow. "You claim not to know me? Of course I'm Thoth. Also called Djehuti. Also called--" I [Sadie] stifled… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
After my bad experience as a kite, I simply refused to go about as a glowing Sadie-headed chicken. That’s fine for Carter,… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
My face felt like my normal face, as if that part of me hadn’t transformed into a bird. [Fine, Sadie. Call me… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
CHEERS, CARTER. At least you have the sense to hand me the microphone for important things. Honestly, he drones on and on… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Zia turned toward us, her expression grim. “I will show you to your quarters. In the morning, your testing begins. We will… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Another guy barked orders to a small army of brooms, mops, and buckets that were scuttling around, cleaning up the city. "Like… — 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… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Setne laughed. “Nice try, dol. You guys sit tight. If you make it through the big shake-up, I’ll come back and get… — 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
“Nico knelt and picked it up. He regarded Jason, as if waiting for an attack. "If the others found out-" "If the others found… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
[Hazel] hissed in frustration. 'I hate eidolons. I thought Piper made them promise to stay away.' 'Oh...' Frank said, like he'd just had his… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
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![“He raised an eyebrow. "You claim not to know me? Of course I'm Thoth. Also called Djehuti. Also called--" I [Sadie] stifled a laugh. "Ja-hooty?" Thoth looked offended. "In Ancient Egyptian, it's a perfectly fine name. The Greeks called me Thoth. Then later they confused me with their god Hermes…” quote by Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c24/rick-riordan-27_ancient_he-raised-an-eyebrow-you-claim-not-to-kn_920805.jpg)
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![“[Hazel] hissed in frustration. 'I hate eidolons. I thought Piper made them promise to stay away.' 'Oh...' Frank said, like he'd just had his own daily happy thought. 'Piper made them promise to stay off the ship and not possess any of us. But if they followed us, and used other bodies to attack…” quote by Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8da/rick-riordan-27_body_hazel-hissed-in-frustration-i-hate-eidol_24349.jpg)