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Grandmother Quote by Rick Riordan

“Hazel squinted. “How far?” “Just over the river and through the woods.” Percy raised an eyebrow. “Seriously? To Grandmother’s house we go?” Frank cleared his throat. “Yeah, anyway.” Hazel clasped her hands in prayer. “Frank, please tell me she’ll let us spend the night. I know we’re on a deadline…” quote by Rick Riordan
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““Hazel squinted. “How far?” “Just over the river and through the woods.” Percy raised an eyebrow. “Seriously? To Grandmother’s house we go?” Frank cleared his throat. “Yeah, anyway.” Hazel clasped her hands in prayer. “Frank, please tell me she’ll let us spend the night. I know we’re on a deadline, but we’ve got to rest, right? And Arion saved us some time. Maybe we could get an actual cooked meal?” “And a hot shower?” Percy pleaded. “And a bed with, like, sheets and a pillow?” Frank tried to imagine Grandmother’s face if he showed up with two heavily armed friends and a harpy. Everything had changed since his mother’s funeral, since the morning the wolves had taken him south. He’d been so angry about leaving. Now, he couldn’t imagine going back. Still, he and his friends were exhausted. They’d been traveling for more than two days without decent food or sleep. Grandmother could give them supplies. And maybe she could answer some questions that were brewing in the back of Frank’s mind—a growing suspicion about his family gift. “It’s worth a try,” Frank decided. “To Grandmother’s house we go.” Frank was so distracted, he would have walked right into the ogres’ camp. Fortunately Percy pulled him back.””

Rick Riordan

About This Quote

Source Book: The Lost Hero, Percy Jackson & the Olympians, 2005

A group of exhausted heroes consider seeking refuge and answers from a trusted elder despite danger and fatigue.

In simple terms: Heroes seek help from a wise figure when weary.

Key Takeaway

Ask for aid before pushing onward.

Themes

friendship trust exhaustion quest family caution

Mood

tense hopeful anxious

Type

narrative dialogue adventure

When to use this quote

  • long journey
  • night shelter
  • family reunion
  • seeking guidance
  • dangerous terrain

Key Concepts

mythology survival decision‑making resourcefulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you trust strangers in dire times?
  • How does fatigue affect judgment?
A Different Perspective

The elder may be unavailable or hostile, risking betrayal.

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