It's somewhat disquieting that the same parents and educators who are horrified by the notion of child soldiers have bestowed upon 'The Hunger Games' a double mantle of critical praise and global bestsellerdom.

You can't eat [literature], that's the problem," he said. "I've tried, it's very dry, and not at all nutritious.

You two were in a cave together?’ said Miss Simpkins in horror. ‘Yes,’ said Kate, ‘and it was very, very dark.

You've no fear of heights," puffed the girl. "None," I said. "I've heard that about you.

It's the way you look whenever she mentions her fiance. My cat looks like that before he hacks up a hairball.

I'm cursed with this puritanical streak that makes me want everything to be about something. It's a terrible affliction.

I know you pretty well." "Better than anyone I think." I smiled. Her compliment was like a gift itself, only more precious than anything that could be bought.