“Most people couldn't be rich if they wanted to be honest; most people couldn't be honest if they wanted to be rich.” — Margaret Peterson Haddix Copy Share Image
“I start to think, 'It's awful being too poor to even buy my own dress for homecoming.' But that's instantly swept away by another… — Margaret Peterson Haddix Copy Share Image
“You bite off more than you can chew, 'course you're going to choke. One bite at a time. And that goes for thinking things,… — Margaret Peterson Haddix Copy Share Image
“I was there laughing and joking with everyone else, but it’s like there was some part of me standing back, watching, thinking, “Is this… — Margaret Peterson Haddix Copy Share Image
“Maybe everyone is just waiting for some else to save them.” — Margaret Peterson Haddix Copy Share Image
“But, really, are there any guys out there who aren’t jerks? I don’t even know any grown-up men who aren’t jerks.” — Margaret Peterson Haddix Copy Share Image
“I have been thinking--" He chuckled. "Always a dangerous thing for a woman to do," he said.” — Margaret Peterson Haddix Copy Share Image
“Winning isn't everything," Eisenhower said faintly. "Sometimes, just knowing your family's safe and healthy and alive is even better.” — Margaret Peterson Haddix Copy Share Image
“I leaned my head back and closed my eyes, my mind a jumble. So much for breaking it off gently, I thought. The humor… — Margaret Peterson Haddix Copy Share Image
“I wasn't asking anything about God," Jonah complained. "Yeah, you kind of were," JB said. "If there is fate, who else would control it?” — Margaret Peterson Haddix Copy Share Image
“Because," he said in an even voice, "you're used to winning, so you don't even think about how, every time there's a game, both… — Margaret Peterson Haddix Copy Share Image
“Most people couldn't be rich if they wanted to be honest; most people couldn't be honest if they wanted to be rich.” — Margaret Peterson Haddix Copy Share Image
