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Rick Riordan Quotes - Page 60

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With my sister perched on my arm, I walked to the elevator. A business man with a rolling suitcase was waiting by the doors. His eyes widened as he saw me. I must’ve looked pretty strange—a tall black kid in dirty,

With my sister perched on my arm, I walked to the elevator. A business man with a rolling suitcase was waiting by the doors. His eyes widened as he saw me. I must’ve looked pretty strange—a tall black kid in dirty, ragged Egyptian clothes, with a weird box tucked under one arm and a bird of prey perched on the other. “How’s it going?” I said. “I’ll take the stairs.” He hurried off.

Dirty, Kids, Eye

You put the Set animal in your locker? Do you know how much strength that requires?” “Yeah,” I said. “I was there.

Animal, Lockers, Yeah

One the next corner stood a cinder block restaurant with a hand-painted sign that read CHICKEN & WAFFLES. There was a queue of twenty people outside. “You Americans have the strangest taste. What planet is this?

Block, Hands, People

Rick Riordan (2010). “The Kane Chronicles, The, Book One: Red Pyramid”, Hyperion

On a basketball court, five players were in the middle of an intense game. They wore assortment of jerseys from different American teams, and they all seemed keen to win—grunting and snarling at each other, stealing the ball and pushing. Oh…and the players were all baboons.

Basketball, Team, Winning

Rick Riordan (2010). “The Kane Chronicles, The, Book One: Red Pyramid”, Hyperion

You wrote this right?” he said. “It tells how to defeat Set.” Thoth unfolded the papyrus pages. “Oh, dear. I hate reading my old work. Look at this sentence. I’d never write it that way now.” He patted his lab coat pockets. “Red pen—does anyone have one?” Isis chafed against my willpower, insisting that we blast some sense into Thoth. One fireball, she pleaded. Just one enormous magical fireball? I couldn’t say I was tempted, but I kept her under control. “Since when does drool make you powerful?

Powerful, Hate, Reading

Rick Riordan (2010). “The Kane Chronicles, The, Book One: Red Pyramid”, Hyperion

Maybe being home schooled, Carter didn’t realize that “test” is normally a bad thing.

Home, Tests, Realizing

Rick Riordan (2013). “The Kane Chronicles: The Complete Series”, p.223, Penguin UK

This is Graceland. Home of the most famous musician in the world.” “Michael Jackson lived here?” “No, dummy,” Carter said. “Elvis Presley.

Home, Musician, World

I’ll distract them,” Carter said. “You search. The Trophy room is through there.” “Carter!” But the fool ran off to protect me. I hate when he does that.

Hate, Doe, Rooms

Rick Riordan (2010). “The Kane Chronicles, The, Book One: Red Pyramid”, Hyperion

Being turned into a lizard can really mess up your day.

Lizards, Mess

Rick Riordan (2010). “The Kane Chronicles, The, Book One: Red Pyramid”, Hyperion

We’re burning,” Sadie pointed out helpfully. “Noticed!” I yelled back.

Burning, Sadie

Rick Riordan (2010). “The Kane Chronicles, The, Book One: Red Pyramid”, Hyperion

Leo: “I can’t believe I thought you were hot.” Khione’s face turned red. “Hot? You dare insult me? I am cold, Leo Valdez. Very, very cold.

Believe, Hot, Red

They both (Thalia and Hera) glared at her, and for three long seconds, Piper wasn’t sure which one of them was going to kill her first.

Long, Three, Firsts

Hi,” Piper said, as casually as she could. “We’re back.

Pipers, Said

Just sit tight. Reinforcements should be here soon. Hopefully nothing happens before-" Lightning crackled overhead. The wind picked up with a vengeance. Worksheets flew into the Grand Canyon, and the entire bridge shuddered. Kids screamed, stumbling and grabbing the rails. "I had to say something," Hedge grumbled. He bellowed into his megaphone: "Everyone inside! The cow says moo! Off the skywalk!" "I thought you said this thing was stable!" Jason shouted over the wind. "Under normal circumstances," Hedge agreed, "which these aren't.

Kids, Wind, Bridges

He had a note excusing him from PE for the rest of his life because he had some kind of muscular disease in his legs. He walked funny, like every step hurt him, but don't let that fool you. You should've seen him run when it was enchilada day in the cafeteria.

Running, Hurt, Legs

Rick Riordan (2006). “The lightning thief”

The whole campfire idea freaked Piper out. It made her think of that huge purple bonfire in the dreams, and her father tied to a stake. What she got instead was almost as terrifying: a sing-along.

Dream, Father, Thinking

If possible, try to avoid pushing each other over the edge, as that would cause me extra paperwork.

Trying, Pushing Each Other, Causes

Beautiful,' Jason exclaimed. 'Piper, you... you're a knockout.

Beautiful, Jason, Pipers

All right, cupcakes. You are about to see the Grand Canyon. Try not to break it. The skywalk can hold the weight of seventy jumbo jets, to you featherweights should be safe out there. If possible, try to avoid pushing each other over the edge, as that would cause me extra paperwork.

Cupcakes, Trying, Pushing Each Other

I tried to think of something to say. Excuse me? Hello? Marry me? Anything would have done.

Thinking, Done, Hello

Holy mother!" "Hmph. More like holy father. I'd think you'd know the difference." -Hephaetus

Mother, Father, Thinking

I left him in his wheelchair, staring sadly into the fireplace. I wondered how many times he’d sat here, waiting for heroes that never came back.

Hero, Waiting, Fireplaces

Rick Riordan (2009). “Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth”, p.168, Penguin UK

Then there were the shabti, magical figurines that were supposed to come to life when summoned. A few months ago, I’d fallen for a girl named Zia Rashid, who’d turned out to be a shabti. Falling in love for the first time had been hard enough. But when the girl you like turns out to be ceramic and cracks to pieces before your eyes—well, it gives “breaking your heart” a new meaning.

Girl, Falling In Love, Heart

Rick Riordan (2010). “The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles Book 1): The Red Pyramid”, p.419, Penguin UK

I picked up Pandora's jar. The spirit of Hope fluttered inside, trying to warm the cold container. "Hestia," I said, "I give this to you as an offering." The goddess tilted her head. "I am the least of the gods. Why would you trust me with this?" "You're the last Olympian," I said. "And the most important." "And why is that, Percy Jackson?" "Because Hope survives best at the hearth," I said. "Guard it for me, and I won't be tempted to give up again."

Giving Up, Offering, Important

"Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian". Book by Rick Riordan, May 5, 2009.

He pinched the name tag and ran his fingers under the letters. "Can you read this, mate? It says C-H-A-R-O-N. Say it with me: CARE-ON." "Charon." "Amazing! Now: Mr. Charon." "Mr. Charon." "Well done.

Names, Done, Care

Rick Riordan (2013). “Percy Jackson: The Complete Series”, p.204, Penguin UK

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