“Before the doorbell rings I hear the footsteps, a broken heartbeat on the paving stones, and I know that Claude is here.” — Claire King Copy Share Image
“Maman told me that every time you smile, a very tiny bit of the smile stays stuck to your face, so as you get… — Claire King Copy Share Image
“I know about skeletons. Once I went to a museum and saw dinosaur skeletons. They are like jigsaw puzzles for scientists.” — Claire King Copy Share Image
“Boys have to wear brown, grey and blue and girls have to wear the beautiful colours.” — Claire King Copy Share Image
“Maman walks ahead, leaning back as she goes down the hill, walking so fast her hair can't keep up.” — Claire King Copy Share Image
“She turns her back to us, starting up the stairs slowly, her legs shaking with every step. I think she forgot to put her… — Claire King Copy Share Image
“You should be careful with opening doors to secrets, says Claude. Sometimes secrets are secrets because that's the best way.” — Claire King Copy Share Image
“I make the surprised O with my mouth, although I am not really that surprised. It was the kind of story that grownups tell… — Claire King Copy Share Image
“A blown kiss is not a proper kiss. Hugs and kisses should be hugs and kisses, not breaths of air. I am tired of… — Claire King Copy Share Image
“Witches do that, they put things you want in places you shouldn't go.” — Claire King Copy Share Image
“Where is your maman? I don't know. I think we've gone and lost her, Pea. Papa's voice dissolves into the colours behind my eyes.… — Claire King Copy Share Image
“Before the doorbell rings I hear the footsteps, a broken heartbeat on the paving stones, and I know that Claude is here.” — Claire King Copy Share Image
“Maman! The word seems to come out of me all on its own. I think it's strange my mouth would do that. The rest… — Claire King Copy Share Image
