“They passed a couple of guys making a bronze windup toy. At least that’s what it looked like. It was a six-inch-tall centaur—half man, half horse—armed with a miniature bow. One of the campers cranked the centaur’s tail, and it whirred to life. It galloped across the table, yelling, “Die, mosquito! Die, mosquito!” and shooting everything in sight.”
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Rick Riordan, born on June 5, 1964, is an American author known for his works that blend mythology and fantasy elements. His most famous series, 'Percy Jackson & the Olympians,' combines Greek mythology with the experiences of modern teenagers. more
“You keep buying your children toy pistols, then you wonder, why there is no peace in the world!”
“A literatura era o melhor brinquedo que se tinha inventado para gozar com as pessoas”
“As we get older, the toys get more expensive…” - Chris Geiger”