To all my librarian friends, champions of books, true magicians in the House of Life. Without you, this writer would be lost in the Dust.

Thanks for not freaking out," I said. "Oh, I'm freaking out," Paul promised, his eyes wide. "I just think it's awesome!

Run!” Piper said. “We are running!” Jason picked up the speed. “Run better!” Leo shouted.

It's like I was connected to the plumping system.

Sometimes it is better to have someone you mistrust close to you, so that you can keep an eye on him - Chiron

Like some helpful person (hi, Mom) has tried to "'clean'" it, and suddenly you can't find anything?

Hazel blinked. “Two gods had a horse for a kid?” “Long story.