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 see, when medicine works, it is blessed science, and when it fails, it is witchcraft. - Polidori

I prefer the word aviatrix. It has more zing to it." "It's very zingy," I agreed.

I raised my hands, trying to shush her. "Don't shush me," she said, eyes blazing. "I hate being shushed.

His speech failed to rouse an enthusiastic cheer, but no one dared contradict him.

We did it!" I said, feeling limp with relief. "It actually worked!" Dr. Turgenev rubbed his forehead. "I had very big doubts." "Big doubts?" I said weakly. The Russian scientist shrugged. "I am pessimist," he said.

Why do you need to fly so much?” she asked. “If I don’t, it’ll catch up with me.” The words just came out. “What will?” I took my hands from my face, panting. I stared out at the storm. “Unhappiness.