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.

That’s Narmer with the spoon,” I guessed. “Angry because the other bloke stole his breakfast cereal?

Hey, moose!” I screamed. The Set animal locked its glowing eyes one me. Well done! Horus said. Now we’ll both die with honor! Shut up, I thought.

If I had my way," Dionysus said, "I would cause your molecules to erupt in flames. We'd sweep up the ashes and be done with a lot of trouble. But Chiron seems to feel this would be against my mission at this cursed camp: to keep you little brats safe from harm." "Spontaneous combustion is a form of harm, Mr. D," Chiron put in. "Nonsense," Dionysus said. "Boy wouldn't feel a thing. Nevertheless, I've agreed to restrain myself. I'm thinking of turning you into a dolphin instead, sending you back to your father.

Genius does not excuse evil.

his hair was permed and gelled like a New Jersey girl's on homecoming night. Percy Jackson

Teach you to try marrying me, you idiot!