Back when I taught middle school and wrote adult mysteries, my students often asked me why I wasn't writing for kids. I never had a good answer for them. It took me a long time to realize they were right.
Rick RiordanAnd of course I'm in the press all the time. So many books have been written about me; Into thin air, up in the air,Gone with the wind-
Rick RiordanMy name is Zia Rashid.โ She tilted her head as if listening. Right on cue, the entire building rumbled. Dust sprinkled from the ceiling, and the slithering sounds of scorpion doubled in volume behind us. โAnd right now,โ Zia continued, sounding a bit disappointed, โI must save your miserable lives.
Rick Riordan