Behold!" Percy shouted. "The god's chosen beverage. Tremble before the horror of Diet Coke!

Images flashed through his mind. He saw Nico and his sister on a snowy mountain cliff in Maine, Percy Jackson protecting them from the manticore. Percy's sword gleamed in the dark. He'd been the first demigod Nico had ever seen in action. Later at Camp Half-Blood, Percy took Nico by the arm, promising to keep his sister Bianca safe. Nico believed him. Nico looked into his sea-green eyes and though, How can he possibly fail? This is a real hero.

I've always liked the idea that writing is a form of travel. And I started my writing career as a mystery novelist for adults.

Dude! said a party pony as he unloaded his gear. Did you see that bear guy? He was all like: 'Whoa, I have an arrow in my mouth!

Hold up," Leo said. "You guys lost a dragon? A Real full size dragon?

trantulus casually roasted a marshmallow and reached out for it but the marshmallow commited sucide and dived into the flames.

Piper gripped his hand and followed him, “If I fall, you’re catching me.” “Uh, sure.” Jason hoped he wasn’t blushing. Leo stepped out next. “You’re catching me, too, Superman. But I ain’t holding your hand.