“Some aspects of life are strange or even terrible, but later something okay or even good happens that would never have happened without the bad/strange thing. -- "The Higher Power of Lucky” — Susan Patron Copy Share Image
“Because sometimes Lucky wanted to change everything, all the bad things that had happened, and sometimes she wanted everything to stay the same forever.” — Susan Patron Copy Share Image
It was like the moment before you open a present, still hidden inside its box and wrappings; while you're waiting to find out what… — Susan Patron Copy Share Image
And even if you carry a survival kit around with you at all times, it won't guarantee you'll survive. No kit in the world… — Susan Patron Copy Share Image
“When you are sad, your heart pumps the tragedy all through your body and fills your mind with the story of your suffering, and… — Susan Patron Copy Share Image
“Sometimes what wishes do...especially the big, big wishes, is churn up all the confusion and longing that sloshes around forever inside of you.” — Susan Patron Copy Share Image
“Lucky discovered that laughing was like crying in the sense that sometimes you cannot stop. And it's a catching disease, because when another person… — Susan Patron Copy Share Image
“Tears came welling up behind her eyes for a second, then they went back inside for some other time, a sad time. A certain… — Susan Patron Copy Share Image
“The whole world is full of danger. But also it is full of beauty and courage and many wonders.” — Susan Patron Copy Share Image
“It is not comfortable or easy to sit in a principal's office, waiting for a verdict.” — Susan Patron Copy Share Image
“Pixy Stix comfort you when you are in a sad or desperate situation, and it is always good to have some on hand.” — Susan Patron Copy Share Image
Adults have big, big wishes that we do not expect to come true. That is why we need so many more candles on our… — Susan Patron Copy Share Image
