[Piper] rushed to get dressed. By the time she got up on deck, the others had already gatheredโall hastily dressed except for Coach Hedge, who had pulled the night watch. Frankโs Vancouver Winter Olympics shirt was inside out. Percy wore pajama pants and a bronze breastplate, which was an interesting fashion statement. Hazelโs hair was all blown to one side as though sheโd walked through a cyclone; and Leo had accidentally set himself on fire. His T-shirt was in charred tatters. His arms were smoking.
Rick RiordanI have a great deal of sympathy for reluctant readers because I was one. I would do anything to avoid reading. In my case, it wasn't until I was 13 and discovered the 'Lord of the Rings' that I learned to love reading.
Rick RiordanI don't think about being famous, really. Being an author, I don't generally get stopped as I walk down the street. It's not like being a movie star.
Rick RiordanWhat are you?โ She demanded. โMy dad? Osiris? Are you even alive?โ Dad looked at Anubis. โWhat did I tell you about her? Fiercer than Ammit, I said.โ โYou didnโt need to tell me that.โ Anubisโs face was grave. โIโve learned to fear that sharp tongue.โ Sadie looked outraged. โExcuse me?
Rick RiordanGrover didn't say anything for awhile. Then, when I thought he was going to give me some deep philosophical comment to make me feel better, he said, "Can I have your apple?
Rick Riordan"Anybody have money?" Frank checked his pockets. "Three denarii from Camp Jupiter. Five dollars Canadian." Hedge patted his gym shorts and pulled out what he found. "Three quarters, two dimes, a rubber band and - score! A piece of celery." He started munching on the celery, eyeing the change and the rubber band like they might be next.
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