Monkey bar," Annabeth said. "I'm great at these." She leaped onto to the first rung and start swinging her way across. She… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
She glared at me like she was about to punch me, but then she did something that surprised me even more. She… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
My dear children!" Nellie whopped him upside the head with her backpack. "Ow!" Uncle Alistair curled over, cupping his hand over his… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I can’t believe how much this place has grown,” Hazel muttered. The taxi driver grinned in the rearview mirror. “Been a long… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I held out my dad’s magic box and let it o, sure it would smash to the floor. Instead, the box disappeared.… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Son of Poseidon? East asked. I nodded. Took a dip in the Styx? Hudson asked. Yep. They made digusted sounds. Well that's… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Then something occurred to me. "Get closer," I told Blackjack. He whinnied in protest. "Just within shouting distance," I said. "I need… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
The Set animal’s jaws were pried open so fast that it yelped and let go of my arm. I stood, now encased… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I picked up Pandora's jar. The spirit of Hope fluttered inside, trying to warm the cold container. "Hestia," I said, "I give… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Piper went a little crazy. She cried out with relief and dove straight into the water. What was she thinking? She didn't… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Whoa," Connor Stoll said. "Back up. Zoom in right there." "What?" Annabeth said nervously. "You see invaders?" "No, right there—Dylan's Candy Bar."… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
When he pulled away, he smiled kindly at me. I felt so good, I'll admit I teared up a little. I guess… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Something was wrong with Luke," Annabeth muttered, poking at the fire with her knife. "Did you notice the way he was acting?"… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Once she was gone, I knelt next to Annabeth and felt her forehead. She was still burning up. "You're cute when you're… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
You both passed out,” Percy said. “I don’t know why, but Ella told me not to worry about it. She said you… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Now, now," Bast said. "It's not so bad." "Right," I said. "We're stuck in Washington, D.C. We have two days to make… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I blinked the sleep out of my eyes and realized my head was in Khufu’s lap. The baboon was foraging my scalp… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
So," Annabeth said, "are you going to argue about me coming along?" "Nah. You'd just beat me up." Percy said. She managed… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Percy," my father said, "what exactly do you mean?" "Kronos couldn't have risen if it hadn't been for a lot of demigods… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Before I could lose my courage, I said, "Don't I get a kiss for luck? It's kind of a tradition, right?" I… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
HAZEL: "THERE," she said.The official building on their left had a single word etched on the glass doors: AMAZON. "oh," Frank said."Uh,… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
What are you talking about?" Narcissus demanded. "I am amazing. Everyone knows this." "Amazing at pure suck," Leo said. "If I was… — 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
Zia," I said, "that's a goddess. She defeated Bast. What chance do you have?" Zia held up her staff and the carved… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
There's another problem," Percy said. "I'm not good with air travel. It's dangerous for a son of Neptune." "You'll have to risk… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
So let me get this straight,” Carter said. “The two guys you liked—one who was dying and one who was off-limits because… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
What are you?” She demanded. “My dad? Osiris? Are you even alive?” Dad looked at Anubis. “What did I tell you about… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I hate it when people let me down, when things are temporary. I think that's why I want to be an architect."… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I stared at the river far below. "Why did you park us on the mountain? Why not closer?" Bast shrugged, as if… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
The first time Calypso came to check on [Leo], it was to complain about the noise. “Smoke and fire,” she said. “Clanging… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I held out the painting of the cat and the snake. “It’s a cat and a snake,” Thoth said. Thank you, god… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
No," Frank said. "I'm only a centurion." Jason cursed in Latin. "He means he can't control a whole legion. He's not of… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Um," Grover said. "Percy?" "Yeah?" "I thought you'd want to know." "Yeah?" "Cerberus? He's saying we've got ten seconds to pray to… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Leo. Jason said, you're wierd. Yeah, you tell me that a lot. Leo grinned. But if you don't remember me, that means… — 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
Doughboy," I said. "What is this scroll?" "A spell lost in time!" he pronounced. "Ancient words of tremendous power!" "Well?" I demanded.… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
You said your mom is the goddess of balance," I reminded him. "The minor gods deserve better, Ethan, but total destruction isn't… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Don't untie me," she said, "no matter what happens or how much I plead. I'll want to go straight over the edge… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
She stared at me. "Fly, ;ole, in an airplane, which you were warned never to do lest Zeus strike you out of… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Whoa," said Nico as he climbed off the bus. "Is that a climbing wall?" "Yeah," I (Percy) said. "Why is there lava… — 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