Then I saw Juli. She was two tables away from me, facing my direction. Only she wasn't looking at me. She was looking at Jon, her eyes all sparkly and laughing. My heart lurched. What was she laughing about? What were they talking about? How could she sit there and look so... beautiful? I felt myself spinning out of control. It was weird. Like I couldn't even steer my own body. I'd always thought Jon was pretty cool, but right then I wanted to go over and throw him across the room.
Wendelin Van DraanenGet beyond his eyes and his smile and the sheen of his hair - look at what's really there.
Wendelin Van DraanenYou told us over and over that you donโt think you could live without books, but the ironic thing is, youโd probably die before youโd think to rip pages out of one to start a fire. Am I right? Well, get over it already. Better to be warm then well-read.
Wendelin Van DraanenHolly, I understand that you are upset because Gemma pulled down your ants, but why did you think pouring motor oil inside her backpack is the way to solve the problem?
Wendelin Van DraanenIโve flown kites before and I know โ sometimes theyโre gone forever, and sometimes theyโre just waiting in the middle of the road for you to rescue them. Kites can be lucky or they can be ornery. Iโve had both kinds, and a lucky kite is definitely worth chasing for.
Wendelin Van DraanenGirls donโt fight fair. They pull your hair and gauge you and pinch you; then they run off gasping to mommy when you try and defend yourself with a fist. Then you get locked into time out, and for what? No, my friend, the secret is, donโt snap at the bait. Let it dangle. Swim around it. Laugh it off. After a while theyโve given up and try to lure someone else.
Wendelin Van Draanen