“Family isn't blood," she said bitterly, continuing to back away. "Family is who loves you, who takes care of you.” — Bruce Coville Copy Share Image
Withholding information is the essence of tyranny. Control of the flow of information is the tool of the dictatorship. — Bruce Coville Copy Share Image
“Funny thing about chains," he said. "They're everywhere, once you know how to look for them. I like chains. When Cara laughed at this, he shook his chest, causing the hundreds of golden links that hung there to sparkle in the firelight. "There's lots of kinds of chains," he continued. "You can't see most of them, the ones that bind… — Bruce Coville Copy Share
“Still, the painful death of that unicorn had been satisfying to watch” — Bruce Coville Copy Share Image
Protective coloration...you learn to use it to get along in the world if you want. Only I got sick of living in the box… — Bruce Coville Copy Share Image
“Chains," said the Tinker, coming up behind her. "They bind us, whether we want them to or not. But a heart without chains would… — Bruce Coville Copy Share Image
Nothing you love is lost. Not really. Things, people - they always go away, sooner or later. You can't hold them, any more that… — Bruce Coville Copy Share Image
“...You should make someone a wonderful husband." Even the tips of Jamie's ears were crimson now. But instead of retreating, he clenched his jaw… — Bruce Coville Copy Share Image
Hey, Geekoid!" yelled Duncan Dougal, "Why do you read so much? Don't you know how to watch TV? — Bruce Coville Copy Share Image
“Across the gently rolling hills, Beyond high mountain peaks, Along the shores of distant seas, There's something my heart seeks. But there's no peace… — Bruce Coville Copy Share Image
The real heroes are the librarians and teachers who at no small risk to themselves refuse to lie down and play dead for censors. — Bruce Coville Copy Share Image
