“He looked up, past her, at the bedroom. Finally, a break to the white - but this wasn't much better. Pink carpeting, princess border along the ceiling, white walls, and a gold canopy bed. "What," he said, "no Barbie dream… — Brigid Kemmerer Copy Share Image
“Mr. Merrick, I'd like to speak with you." Mr. Merrick . He hated when teachers called him that, like he was an old man stopping by to learn a few math tricks.” — Brigid Kemmerer Copy Share Image