Mr. Harinton was real. There were adults in the world who would actually make sacrifices for others - not just for their own families but for anyone who needed help. Nicholas had always had the impression that families looked after one another, and he had come to understand that, on rare ocassions, children would do the same... But this was… — Trenton Lee Stewart Copy Share
“If Nicholas Benedict truly had been able to see the future, his own would have startled him to sleep at once, for… — Trenton Lee Stewart Copy Share Image
“I can't say for sure, because I have no experience, but -- well, is this what family is like? The feeling that… — Trenton Lee Stewart Copy Share Image
Is this what family is like: the feeling that everyone’s connected, that with one piece missing, the whole thing’s broken? — Trenton Lee Stewart Copy Share Image
You must remember, family is often born of blood, but it doesn't depend on blood. Nor is it exclusive of friendship. Family… — Trenton Lee Stewart Copy Share Image
You are the smartest children i know. You just don't beleive it. — Trenton Lee Stewart Copy Share Image
May your adventures bring you closer together, even as they take you far away from home. — Trenton Lee Stewart Copy Share Image
... Speaking of which, the boys weren't actually touching the breifcases in the trunk, I hope?" Wondering how Milligan knew, Kate stuck her head out the office door and gave Reynie and Sticky a warning look. They nodded and tried to close the trunk as quietly as possible. "They aren't now anyway." "Good," Milligan said, picking up his duffel bag.… — Trenton Lee Stewart Copy Share
In the candle's flickering light, the library's thousands of books emerged from the shadows, and for a moment Nicholas could not help admiring them again. During free time he had almost never looked up from the pages he was reading, but now he saw the books anew, from without rather than from within, and was reminded of how beautiful they… — Trenton Lee Stewart Copy Share
She announced her age right away, for children consider their ages every bit as important as their names. — Trenton Lee Stewart Copy Share Image
Milligan! Come and tell us why you're so dreadfully glum!" ~ Constance, The Mysterious Benedict Society — Trenton Lee Stewart Copy Share Image
Remember, children. For every exit, there is also an entrance. ~ Milligan, The Mysterious Benedict Society — Trenton Lee Stewart Copy Share Image
I think when I started to write 'The Mysterious Benedict Society' that I had that kind of thing in mind - the notion of… — Trenton Lee Stewart Copy Share Image
Don't thank me,' Mr. Curtain called as the door slid closed. 'Impress me! — Trenton Lee Stewart Copy Share Image
