[My mom's] funny that way, celebrating special occasions with blue food. I think it's her way of saying anything is possible. Percy can pass seventh grade. Waffles can be blue. Little miracles like that.

And please God, grant me the wisdom to remember that I am writing for children, not golden stickers.

He's nuts" Bianca said "We need to jump off this cliff" i said "Oh nice idea!! Your nuts too

You both should feel honored.” “Right, very honored,” I said. “Always wanted to be possessed!

Aphrodite strikes again, huh? You're gonna be the best-dressed warrior in town, beauty queen.

If you're heading downtown from Centeral Park, my advice is to take the subway. Flying pigs are faster but way more dangerous

No doubt Carter would describe the underground city in excruciating detail, with exact measurements of each room, boring history on every statue and hieroglyph, and background notes on the construction of the magical headquarters of the House of Life. I will spare you that pain. It's big. It's full of magic. It's underground. There. Sorted.