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Rick Riordan Quotes about Children

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Sadie, he said forlornly, when you become a parent, you may understand this. One of my hardest jobs as a father, one of my greatest duties, was to realize that my own dreams, my own goals and wishes, are secondary to my

Sadie," he said forlornly, "when you become a parent, you may understand this. One of my hardest jobs as a father, one of my greatest duties, was to realize that my own dreams, my own goals and wishes, are secondary to my children's.

Dream, Jobs, Children

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

Young people don't always do what they're told, but if they can pull it off and do something wonderful, sometimes they escape punishment.

Children, Punishment, People

Rick Riordan (2007). “The Sea of Monsters”, Disney-Hyperion

I am committed to writing appropriate books for the middle grades. This means no bad language, no gratuitous or explicit violence, and no sexual content beyond what you might find in a PG-rated movie – expressions of who likes whom, holding hands, and perhaps the occasional kiss. The idea that we should treat sexual orientation itself as an adults-only topic, however, is absurd. Non-heterosexual children exist. To pretend they do not, to fail to recognize that they have needs for support and validation like any child, would be bad teaching, bad writing, and bad citizenship.

Children, Book, Teaching

'Harry Potter' opened so many doors for young adult literature. It really did convince the publishing industry that writing for children was a viable enterprise. And it also convinced a lot of people that kids will read if we give them books that they care about and love.

Children, Book, Writing

Bes had indeed put on his ugly outfit. He climbed onto the roof of the limbo and stood there, legs planted, arms akimbo, like superman-exept with only the underwear. I wasn't sure what to say except: "Put some clothes on!" "These children are under my protection," Bes insisted. "I don't know you," I said, "I never met you before today." "Nonsense. You expressly asked for my attention." "I didn't ask for the Speedo Patrol!

Children, Clothes, Underwear

All we can do, child, is follow our destiny.

Children, Destiny, Our Destiny

Rick Riordan (2006). “The lightning thief”

Frank Zhang: lumbering klutz, child of Mars, part-time pachyderm.

Children, Mars, Frank

To a degree, the Greek and Roman mythological heroes are just the first superheroes. They appeal to children for much the same reason. These gods and heroes may have powers, but they get angry and they do the wrong thing. They are human too.

Children, Hero, Greek

"Rick Riordan: 'Myths are universal and are totally ingrained in our culture'". Interview with Vanessa Thorpe, www.theguardian.com. December 9, 2012.

When I was young, my favorite picture book was 'Fletcher and Zenobia,' written by Edward Gorey and illustrated by Victoria Chess. It's long out of print now, but its mix of macabre humor and 1960s psychedelia made it a perfect children's book for the times.

Children, Book, Long

Fortunately, we did most of our athletic stuff inside, so we didn't have to jog through Tribeca looking like a bunch of boot-camp hippie children.

Children, Hippie, Athletic

Rick Riordan (2007). “The Sea of Monsters”, Disney-Hyperion

'You're Dionysus,' I said. 'The god of wine.' Mr. D rolled his eyes. 'What do they say these days, Grover? Do the children say "Well duh!"?' 'Y-yes, Mr. D.' 'Then, "Well, duh!" Percy Jackson. Did you think I was Aphrodite, perhaps?' 'You're a god.' 'Yes, child.' 'A god. You.'

Children, Wine, Eye

"The Lightning Thief". Book by Rick Riordan, July 1, 2005.

What I did next was so impulsive and dangerous I should've been named ADHD poster child of the year.

Children, Years, Next

Rick Riordan (2006). “The lightning thief”

Just for you non-sea-god types out there, don't go swimming in New York Harbor. It may not be as filthy as it was in my mom's day, but that water will still probably make you grow a third eye or have mutant children when you grow up.

Mom, New York, Children

I thought maybe she'd whisk us off by magic, or at least hail a taxi. Instead, Bast borrowed a silver Lexus convertible. "Oh, yes," she purred. "I like this one! Come along, children." "But this isn't yours," I pointed out. "My dear, I'm a cat. Everything I see is mine." She touched the ignition and the keyhole sparked. The engine began to purr. [No, Sadie. Not like a cat, like an engine.]

Children, Cat, Magic

I racked my brain trying to remember the names of all of Nut’s five children. Bit difficult without my brother, the human Wikipedia, around to keep track of such trivia for me.

Brother, Children, Nuts

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

Maybe love was no match for ice...but Piper had used it to wake a metal dragon. Mortals did superhuman feats in the name of love all the time. Mothers lifted cars to save their children. And Piper was more than just a mortal. She was a demigod. A hero. The ice melted on her blade. Her arm steamed under Khione's grip. 'Still underestimating me,' Piper told the goddess. 'You really need to work on that.

Mother, Children, Hero

You will not believe me, but I am proud of your strength. Sometimes. . . sometimes the only way I can care for my children is to keep my distance.

Children, Distance, Believe

Rick Riordan (2013). “The House of Hades (Heroes of Olympus Book 4)”, p.173, Penguin UK

The first lesson every child of Athena learned: Mom was the best at everything, and you should never, ever suggest otherwise.

Mom, Daughter, Children

The real story of the Fleece: there were these two children of Zeus, Cadmus and Europa, okay? They were about to get offered up as human sacrifices, when they prayed to Zeus to save them. So Zeus sent this magical flying ram with golden wool, which picked them up in Greece and carried them all the way to Colchis in Asia Minor. Well, actually it carried Cadmus. Europa fell off and died along the way, but that's not important." "It was probably important to her.

Children, Real, Sacrifice

Rick Riordan (2007). “The Sea of Monsters”, Disney-Hyperion

Hera: Ohh, Thalia Grace, when I get out of here, you'll be sorry you were ever born. Thalia: Save it! You've been nothing but a curse to every child of Zeus for ages. You sent a bunch of intestinally challenged cows after my friend Annabeth Hera: She was disrespectful! Thalia: You dropped a statue on my legs. Hera: It was an accident! Thalia: AND you took my brother

Brother, Children, Sorry

I'm not good with children," the god confessed. "Or people. Well, any organic life forms, really.

Children, People, Form

Child of lightning, beware the earth, The giants' revenge the seven shall birth, The forge and the dove shall break the cage, And death unleash through Hera's rage.

Children, Revenge, Cages

"All roads lead there child. You should know that." "Detention?"

Children, Should, Just Keep Moving

"The Son of Neptune". Book by Rick Riordan, October 4, 2011.

It’s not important,” Silena insisted. “We have to find Charlie!” Another first: a child of Aphrodite uninterested in jewellery.

Children, Important, Firsts

Rick Riordan (2010). “Percy Jackson: The Demigod Files: The Demigod Files”, p.47, Penguin UK

Just keep moving! we're almost there." "almost where?" Juno chuckled. "all roads lead there child. you should know that" "detention?" Percy asked. "Rome, child, the old woman said. "Rome

Children, Moving, Rome

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