If books could have more, give more, be more, show more, they would still need readers who bring to them sound and smell and light and all the rest that canโt be in books. The book needs you.
Gary PaulsenAnd the last thought he had that morning as he closed his eyes was: I hope the tornado hit the moose.
Gary PaulsenThe essence of war is insanity. Destruction, death, women widowed, children orphaned, lands plundered, property destroyed, lives decimated - it's all bad.
Gary PaulsenThis is going to be murder," Fransic whispered to Mr. Trimes. "Pure murder." "I'm glad to see your confidence returning, Mr. Tucket. Just a few minutes ago you were ready to give up. Now you're talking about killing him." "I meant it the other way." "Oh.
Gary PaulsenI've been reading and researching various aspects of history - Dickens' London, Nelson's sea battles, Magellan's nautical explorations, the weapons and battles and key figures of the American Civil War - for most of my life. I pick up a book here or there or see a documentary or talk with an expert in the subject, and my curiosity about the one area of study and discovery always leads to another.
Gary Paulsen