Eat bitter, taste sweet

When he woke, daylight was coming through the glass floor, and a boy's voice said, "Oh...You are in so much trouble.

A general never shows despair. He instills confidence in his troops. He leads them forward, even into the mouth of death.

My name is Carter Kane. I'm fourteen and my home is a suitcase.

It's always hard to wrap up a series. The longer I spend with the characters, the more they become like friends.

But remember, boy, that a kind act can sometimes be as powerful as a sword. As a mortal, I was never a great fighter or athlete or poet. I only made wine. The people in my village laughed at me. They said I would never amount to anything. Look at me now. Sometimes small things can become very large indeed.

You’re that lady,” Leo said. “The one who was named after Caribbean music.” Her eyes glinted murderously. “Caribbean music.” “Yeah. Reggae?” Leo shook his head. “Merengue? Hold on, I’ll get it.” He snapped his fingers. “Calypso!