Have you ever noticed how parents can go from the most wonderful people in the world to totally embarrassing in three seconds?
RICK RIORDANHave you ever noticed how parents can go from the most wonderful people in the world to totally embarrassing in three seconds?
RICK RIORDANNice creepy reptile,” Frank said, very aware of the driftwood in his coat pocket. “Nice poisonous, fire-breathing reptile.
RICK RIORDANWith great power… comes great need to take a nap. Wake me up later.
RICK RIORDANdealing with any man means dealing with multiple personalities.
RICK RIORDANChristmas in the Underworld was NOT my idea. If I’d known what was coming, I would’ve called in sick. I could’ve avoided an army of demons, a fight with a Titan, and a trick that almost got my friends and me cast into eternal darkness. But no, I had to take my stupid English exam.
RICK RIORDANFairness does not mean everyone gets the same. Fairness means everyone gets what they need.
RICK RIORDANSome pain shouldn’t be wished away so easily. It has to be dealt with, even embraced.
RICK RIORDANThe 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.
RICK RIORDANEven strength must bow to wisdom sometimes.
RICK RIORDANBrother,” Artemis chided. “You do not help my Hunters. You do not look at, talk to, or flirt with my Hunters. And you do not call them sweetheart.
RICK RIORDANPercy looked at his friends. “I’m getting tired of this guy’s shirt.” “Combat time?” Piper grabbed her horn of plenty. “I hate wonder bread,” Jason said. Together, they charged.
RICK RIORDANI think kids will read more good books than we can possibly produce.
RICK RIORDANI’ve been waiting a long time for a quest, seaweed brain,” she said. “Athena is no fan of Poseidon, but if you’re going to save the world, I’m the best person to keep you from messing up.
RICK RIORDANIs it fair your life burns so short and bright? Death had asked. “No such thing as fair,” Frank told himself. “If I’m going to burn, it might as well be bright.
RICK RIORDANSometimes, it takes us a while to appreciate something new, something that might change us for the better.
RICK RIORDANThe right choice is hardly ever the easy choice.
RICK RIORDAN