Quotes by Rick Riordan

Frank couldnt breathe underwater.But where was he?Percy turned in a full circle. Nothing. Then he glanced up. Hovering above him was a giant goldfish. Frank had turned -clothes, backpack, and all- into a koi the size of a teen-aged boy.dude. Percy sent his thoughts through the water, the way he spoke to other sea creatures. A goldfish?Franks voice came back to him: I freaked. We were talking about goldfish, so it was on my mind. Sue me.

Now, leave. All three boys slumped forward. Percy fell face-first into his pizza. Percy! Annabeth grabbed him.

I didnt understand how. But the toilets had responded to me. I had become one with the plumbing...

What are these guys? He whisperedCanadians, Percy said. Frank leaned away from him. Excuse me?Uh, no offense, Percy said. Thats what Annabeth called them when I fought them before. She said they live in the north, in Canada.Yeah, well, Frank grumbled, were in Canada. Im Canadian. But Ive never seen those things before.

Artemis grit her teeth. I need a favor. I have some hunting to do, alone. I need you to take my companions to Camp Half-Blood. Sure Sis! then he raised his hands in a stop everything gesture. I feel a haiku comIng on. The Hunters all groaned. Apparently theyd met Apollo before. He cleared his throat and held up one hand dramatically. Green grass breaks through snow.Artemis pleads for my help. I am so awesome.

Hes nuts Bianca saidWe need to jump off this cliff i saidOh nice idea!! Your nuts too

Then Leo realized something was blocking the middle of his view. Something large and fuzzy, and so close, Leo had to cross his eyes to see it properly. It was a large, ugly face. Holy mother! he yelped. The face backed away and came into focus. Staring down at him was a beard man in grimy blue coveralls. His face was lumpy and covered with welts, as if hed been stung by a million bees, or dragged across gravel. Possibly both. Humph. the man said. Holy father, boy. I should think ou know the difference by now.

Percy: Dad-Poseidon: Very well! It shall be as you say. But my son, pray this works.Percy: Im praying, Im talking to you, right?Poseidon: Oh...yes. Good point.

Youd think getting chopped into a million pieces and cast into the darkest part of the Underworld would give him a subtle clue that nobody wanted him around.

Why wont you drown? he wailed, pummeling me with his fists.Im Poseidons son, I said.Curse that upstart! I was here first!

Oh, my dear! I’m afraid you’ve mistakenme for someone else! My name is Rhea Silvia. I was the mother to Romulus and Remus, thousands of years ago. But you’re so kind to think I look as young as the 1950s.

The driver got out smiling. He looked about seventeen or eighteen, and for a second, I had the uneasy feeling it was Luke, my old enemy. This guy had the same sandy hair and outdoorsy good looks. But it wasnt Luke. His smile was brighter and more playful. (Luke didnt do much more than scowl and sneer these days.) The Maserati driver wore jeans and loafers and a sleeveless T-shirt.Wow Thalia muttered. Apollo Is hot.Hes the sun god, I said.Thats not what I meant.

The goddess smiled. You are a good hero, Percy Jackson. Not too proud. I like that. But you have much to learn. When Dionysus was made a god, I gave up my throne for him. It was the only way to avoid a civil war among the gods.It unbalanced the Council, I remembered. Suddenly there were seven guys and five girls.Hestia shrugged. It was the best solution, not a perfect one. Now I tend the fire. I fade slowly into the background. No one will ever write epic poems about the deeds of Hestia. Most demigods dont even stop to talk to me. But that is no matter. I keep the peace. I yield when necessary. Can you do this?

As for me, I did the stupidest thing in my life, which is saying a lot. I attacked the Titan Lord Atlas.

Thalia had gotten herself turned into a pine tree when she was twelve. Me ... Well, I was doingmy best not to follow her example. I had nightmares about what Poseidon might turn me intoif I were ever on the verge of death--plankton, maybe. Or a floating patch of kelp.

The Romans always wanted bread and circuses-food and entertainement! As we destroy their city, I will offer them both. Behold, a sample!Someething dropped from the ceiling and landed at Percys feet: a loaf of sandwich bread in a white plastic wrapper with red and yellow dots.Percy picked it up. Wonder bread?Magnificent, isnt it? Ephialtes eyes danced with crazy excitement.

The good thing is Jason and I both outrank you so we can both tell you to shut up.

Hermess shoulders sagged. Theyll try, Percy. Oh, well all try to keep our promise. And maybe for a while things will get better. But we gods have never been good at keeping oaths. You were born because of a broken promise, eh? Eventually well become forgetful. We always do.You can change.Hermes laughed. After three thousand years, you think the gods can change their nature?Yeah, I said. I do.

I was wondering how you got all that out of a single moooooo

Perseus Jackson, I do expect you torefrain from causing any more trouble. Trouble? I demanded.Dionysus snapped his fingers. A newspaper appeared on the table-the front page of todaysNew York Post, There was my yearbook picture from Meriwether Prep. It was hard for me tomake out the headline, but I had a pretty good guess what it said. Something like: ...Perseus Jackson, I do expect you torefrain from causing any more trouble. Trouble? I demanded.Dionysus snapped his fingers. A newspaper appeared on the table-the front page of todaysNew York Post, There was my yearbook picture from Meriwether Prep. It was hard for me tomake out the headline, but I had a pretty good guess what it said. Something like: Thirteen-Year-Old Lunatic Torches Gymnasium.