Tyson! Thank the gods, Annabeth is hurt!" "You thank the gods that she is hurt?" he asked, puzzled.

I can't promise that every child with learning differences will become a novelist, but I do think all children can become lifelong readers.

It almost made me long for the flying pig. --Percy

Wisdom's daughter walks alone, The mark of Athena burns through Rome.

I've been reading Greek mythology since I was a kid. I also taught it when I was a sixth grade teacher, so I knew a lot of mythological monsters already. Sometimes I still use books and Web sites to research, though. Every time I research Greek mythology, I learn something new!

Down in the water, Octavian yelled, “Get me out of here! I’ll kill you!” “Tempting,” Percy called down.

What colors are the eyes of Anubis?" "Brown...Duh.