Who did it, Sephy?' She repeated. 'Who beat you up? 'Cause whoever it was, I'll kill them.
Malorie BlackmanJude's rule number five: Never get to close to anyone or anything that you can't walk away at a moment's notice if you have to. When you have to.
Malorie BlackmanBut remember this if nothing else: I love you more than there are words or stars. I love you more than there are thoughts and feelings. I love you more than there are seconds or moments gone or to come. I love you.
Malorie BlackmanBecause my mum and dad brought me up to believe that people are different but equal. And that I should treat everyone, no matter who, with the same respect I'd like to be shown.
Malorie BlackmanD'you ever wonder what it would be like if our positions were reversed?' I ask. At Jack's puzzled look I continue. 'If we whites were in charge instead of you Crosses?' 'Can't say it's ever crossed my mind,' Jack shrugs. 'I used to think about it a lot,' I sigh. 'Dreams of living in a world with no more discrimination, no more prejudice, a fair police force, an equal justice system, equality of education, equality of life, a level playing field.
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