I think kids want the same thing from a book that adults want - a fast-paced story, characters worth caring about, humor, surprises, and mystery. A good book always keeps you asking questions, and makes you keep turning pages so you can find out the answers.

I looked back, but Bast and Sadie seemed fine. They were still staring at the water as if it were some amazing Internet video.

Her name badge read: Hello! My name is DIE, DEMIGOD SCUM!

Swords can’t solve every problem.

Everyone hates clowns," Otis said. "Even other clowns hate clowns.

Aphrodite strikes again, huh? You're gonna be the best-dressed warrior in town, beauty queen.

What I did next was so impulsive and dangerous I should've been named ADHD poster child of the year.