I’m beginning to think I’ve led a much too sheltered life.

Controller Borasus sighed with relief. Libraries were not places of danger. It had to be a hoax.

Mother Very Easily Made Jam Sandwiches Under No Protest

A garden should be natural-seeming, with wild sections, including a large area of bluebells.

Do you mind not being so kind and obedient? It makes me nervous.

Writing for adults, you have to keep reminding them of what is going on. The poor things have given up using their brains when they read. Children you only need to tell things to once.

Sorry, I've had enough of running away, Sophie. Now I've got something I want to protect. It's you.