I think I write for reluctant readers. Of course I want everyone to enjoy my books, but if the kids in the back row who normally don’t pick up a book are engaged with what I’m writing, along with the kids who are big readers anyway, then I really feel like I’ve done my job.
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More Rick Riordan Quotes
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If my life is going to mean anything, I have to live it myself.
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Sadie got up and kissed Amos on the forehead. “Leave it to us, Uncle. I’ve got a plan.” “That,” I said, “sounds like very bad news.
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Think positive girl, or the world ends.
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On the bright side,” Percy said, “both Jason and I outrank you, Octavian. So we can both tell you to shut up.
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Ma’at demands a leader.” “Yeah so I’ve heard.
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She had to face the fact that she couldn’t protect everyone she loved. She couldn’t solve every problem.
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Wisdom’s daughter walks alone, The mark of Athena burns through Rome.
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Even strength must bow to wisdom sometimes.
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See you on the other side. -Percy Jackson
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The meeting was like a war council with donuts. Then again, back at Camp Half-Blood they used to have their most serious discussions around the Ping-Pong table in the rec room with crackers and Cheez Whiz, so Percy felt right at home.
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Knowing too much of your future is never a good thing.
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I’m a teacher still, but with a much larger classroom.
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I heard Amos yell, “For Brooklyn!” It was an odd battle cry.
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Most of Set’s forces were running towards our boat, screaming and throwing rocks (which tended to fall down and hit them, but no one says demons are bright).
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It’s natural to feel fear. All great warriors are afraid. Only the stupid and the delusional are not.
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