I think anytime you're writing to the middle grades, you're writing to young readers who are trapped in a number of ways between two worlds: between childhood and adulthood, between their friends and their parents.

Sometimes it is better to have someone you mistrust close to you, so that you can keep an eye on him - Chiron

I like to have a simple workplace.

Bad Cyclops Lady!" he bellowed. "General Tyson says GO AWAY!

We’re burning,” Sadie pointed out helpfully. “Noticed!” I yelled back.

Do not despair. Heroes rarely live up to to our expectations

Frank gave Leo a confused smile- like he couldn't decide whether to gloat or to thank Leo for being a doofus- but he cheerfully let Hazel drag him along.