I think kids will read more good books than we can possibly produce.

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

I was flying right toward him (the pig) at the speed of demigod-smashing.

So which way now, Sacagawea?" - Annabeth to Rachel

But how did you know where we were?" Annabeth asked. Advanced planning, my dear. I figured you would wash up near Miami if you made it out of the Sea of Monsters alive. Almost everything strange washes up near Miami.

Sadie got up and kissed Amos on the forehead. “Leave it to us, Uncle. I’ve got a plan.” “That,” I said, “sounds like very bad news.

Why won't you drown?" he wailed, pummeling me with his fists. "I'm Poseidon's son," I said. "Curse that upstart! I was here first!