“ Our problems started in Dallas, when the fire-breathing sheep destroyed the King Tut exhibit. Rick Riordan
“ If you’re listening to this, congratulations! You survived Doomsday.I’d like to apologize straightaway for any inconvenience the end of the world may have caused you. The earthquakes, rebellions, riot… Rick Riordan
“ Yes, an actual full-sized camel. If you find that confusing, just think how the criosphinx must have felt.Where did the camel come from, you ask? I may have mentioned Walt’s collection of amulets. Two… Rick Riordan
“ This was a few weeks ago, Annabeth said. Percy told me a crazy story about meeting a boy our near Moriches Bay. Apparently this kid used hieroglyphs to cast spells. He helped Percy battle a crocodile… Rick Riordan
“ Freak is easily spooked. Flesh-eating monsters tend to scare him away. So do fireworks, clowns, and the smell of Sadie's weird British Ribena drink. (Can't blame him on that last one. Sadie grew up in… Rick Riordan
“ The sign was spray-painted in Arabic and English, probably from some attempt by the farmer to sell his wares in the market. The English read: Dates-best price. Cold Bebsi. Bebsi? I asked.Pepsi, Walt s… Rick Riordan
“ I’m sorry I can’t do more. But happy birthday, Sadie. He leaned forward and kissed me on the lips. Rick Riordan
“ I see murky visions of other gods and rival magic.That REALLY didn't sound good.What do you mean? I asked. what OTHER GODS?I don't know, Sadie. But Egypt has always faced challenges from outside –– ma… Rick Riordan
“ WARNING:The following is a transcript of a digital recording. In certain places, the audio quality was poor, so some words and phrases represent the author's best guesses. Where possible, illustration… Rick Riordan
“ Normally my sister, Sadie, or some of our other initiates from Brooklyn House would've come with me. But they were all at the First Nome, in Egypt, for a weeklong training session on controlling chees… Rick Riordan
“ I believe you, Sadie.Oh really. I'm holding the bloody feather of truth, and you believe me. Well, thanks. Rick Riordan
