I don't recommend shadow travel if you're scared of: a) The dark b) Cold shivers up your spine c) Strange noises d) Going so fast you feel like your face is peeling off In other words, I thought it was awesome.

Yay!” Tyson went around the couches and gave everyone a big hug—even Octavian, who didn't look thrilled about it.

Of course, Annabeth wouldn't be able to breathe, but at the moment, that seemed like a minor problem.

See you on the other side. -Percy Jackson

He was slumped over, blood trickling from the side of his mouth. I shook his furry hip, thinking, No! Even if you are half barnyard animal, you're my best friend and I don't want you to die!

He had a crush on a blueberry bush once.

I felt like one of Apollo's sacred cows- slow, dumb, and bright red.