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.

The forge looked like a steam-powered locomotive had smashed into the Greek Parthenon and they had fused together.

Hey Grover! Thorn's kidnapping us! He's a poisonous spike-throwing maniac! Help!

So Beckendorf was pretty popular?" Leo asked. "I mean-before he blew up?

Things will work out - maybe just not the way you plan

Annabeth pressed her lips to Percy’s ear. “I love you.” She wasn’t sure he could hear her—but if they died, she wanted those to be her last words.

Thankfully,two old friends stood next to the throne. Horus wore full battle armor and a khopesh sword at his side.is kohl-lined eyes-one gold, one silver-were as piercing as ever. At his side stood Isis in a shimmering white gown, with wings of light. "Welcome," Horus said. "Um, hi," I said. "He has a way with words," Isis muttered, which made Sadie snort.