“Never climb a tree in a long dress," Kate panted, coming up behind me. "I'll remember that," I said.” — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
“This way," she said, veering toward the roof's edge. "Can you jump?" "Oh, I can jump!" "Then jump! ” — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
“I had no idea there'd be so many Sherpas aboard!" exclaimed Miss Simpkins. "I'm not a Sherpa," Nadira said. "I'm a gypsy.… — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
“Nadira gave Kate a long hard look. "Mr. Slater has the ship. Mr. Cruse has the coordinates. I have the key. What… — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
“I stared at Kate in disbelief. "I know, I know," she said, walking toward me, hands raised as if to calm a… — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
“I'm glad being shipwrecked appeals to you." "Captain Walken made a point of avoiding that word." "Well, he was trying to keep… — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
“ 'I really don't see what all the fuss is about, Sir Hugh,' said Kate with a polite smile. 'As a man of science… — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
“No, indeed, 'pig' is very expressive. And an excellent description of a fellow who flirts with his brother's beloved.” — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
“I whirled to see the snake springing up from the ferns and bouncing towards us, fast. This time we turned and ran. Every time… — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
“Individuality: ten. Cautiousness: three. Combativeness: nine." She looked over and gave me a wink. "Well, what did you expect from a pirate's daughter? Hope:… — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
“I'm just trying to spare you hurt. Her love for Konrad is like the foundation of the earth." "The earth sometimes shifts.” — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
“Oh, hello, Matt,' she said, not looking altogether thrilled to see me. 'This is James Sanderson.' 'Pleased to meet you,' I lied.” — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
We did it!" I said, feeling limp with relief. "It actually worked!" Dr. Turgenev rubbed his forehead. "I had very big doubts." "Big doubts?"… — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
It's somewhat disquieting that the same parents and educators who are horrified by the notion of child soldiers have bestowed upon 'The Hunger Games'… — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
Everyone watched, wondering if this could be the same lunatic who'd nearly berthed his ornithopter in the restaurant. I swallowed, for it seemed he… — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
