Every reader knows about the feeling that characters in books seem more real than real people.

Every reader knows about the feeling that characters in books seem more real than real people.

It's a cruel world, don't you think?

Don't let it worry you, not being able to speak,'Dustfinger had often told her. 'People tend not to listen anyway, right?

I wish you luck,' she said, kissing him on the cheek. He still had the most beautiful eyes of any boy she'd ever seen. But now her heart beat so much faster for someone else.

Every German child learns to speak English in school.

The night belongs to beasts of prey, and always has. It's easy to forget that when you're indoors, protected by light and solid walls.