Sorry-in-the-Vale, Sorriest River, Crying Pools," said Jared. "Is the quarry called Really Depressed Quarry?
Sarah Rees BrennanLet me tell you about customs, James," said Lillian. "I am not accustomed to being summoned to someone else's home. You're very fortunate that I came." "I am indeed blessed," Dad told her. "I am also, by the way, called Jon." Lillian looked faintly surprised. "Are you?" "Really?" Dad asked. "Really? I was the only Asian guy who went to our school. I kind of stood out. While you are an identical twin, and I still managed to know your name.
Sarah Rees BrennanFear's useless. Either something bad happens or it doesn't: If it doesn't, you've wasted time being afraid, and if it does, you've wasted time that you could have spent sharpening your weapons.
Sarah Rees BrennanThere are none so deaf as those listening to โAll by Myselfโ over and over and over again.
Sarah Rees BrennanYouโre crazy,โ said her best friend, Angela, as the bell rang to signal five minutes before the first class on the first day back at school. โThey said that about all the great visionaries.โ โYou know who else they said it about?โ Angela demanded. โAll the actual crazy people.
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