Gazzy sniffed the air. "That's explosives. It smells like Christmas!" Okay, so we've had somewhat untraditional Christmases. With explosives. — James Patterson Copy Share Image
Okay, that so did me in. Mr. Rock being all emotional? Expressing his feelings?" p. 12 — James Patterson Copy Share Image
It's okay, Ig." said Fang. "Just give it your best shot." Sometimes the Fangster is incredibly supportive, just not with me. — James Patterson Copy Share Image
I’m not comfortable in this stadium,” I explained, trying to look calm. “I know. And you hate Fang looking at those girls.… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
They turned to Angel. "We will call you Little One," the leader said, obviously deciding to dispense with the whole confusing name… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
Hey. Not sure what’s going on-gonna go find out. Be careful and don’t do anything stupid. Don’t come after me-your better on… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
Time for bed.” I held my fist out. One by one, my flock stacked theirs on top, and then we headed up… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
In the dictionary, next to the word stress, there is a picture of a midsize mutant stuck inside a dog crate, wondering… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
In this family, we always celebrate each other's birthdays. I don't care if you're four or fourteen or forty and scattered around… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
Okay, so, flying,” I started, taking a deep breath and focusing on the thing I loved most in the world. “Flying is… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
Fang," I said, my voice breaking. "Just live, okay? Live and be okay." With no warning, I leaned down and kissed his… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
Max: "Okay guys, I had a couple thoughts I wanted to go over with you." Iggy: (pretends to snore loudy) Max: (throws… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
Dear God," said Nudge under her breath, "I want real parents. But I want them to want me too. I want them… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
You can help each other, Max, said the unwelcome voice. You're perfect complements to each other. "Shut up!" I hissed under my… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
Okay, if this is what falling in love feels like, someone please kill me now. (Not literally, overzealous readers.) But it was… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
I was breathless, talking as fast as I could. I was afraid if I stopped talking, even for a second, I’d start… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
It was a little weird that they were friends. But then, maybe freaks just tended to find each other. — James Patterson Copy Share Image
“The next forty-five minutes in that office was about as much fun as a day at Disney World—when it’s pouring rain. And all there… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
As we go through this transition where a lot more people will be reading on devices, nobody is paying enough attention to make sure… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
Max—you have a bigger mission than finding the flock's parents. Focus on helping the whole world, not just your friends. I held my wings… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
You're lying through your fangs," Iggy accused. Fang tried to play innocent--but "innocent Fang" is an oxymoron, so it didn't work. — James Patterson Copy Share Image
There are reasons people seek escape in books, and one of those reasons is that the boundary of what can happen is beyond what… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
I get up every morning and chop wood, and I pretty much do it seven days a week, and I like to do it.… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
Witihin seconds the headhunter had lost control of his car and it squealed, sliding sideways right into several other cars. Cool!' said the Gasman. — James Patterson Copy Share Image
“It was scary. More than Sara could possibly know. More than anybody ought to know, or ever would. History wasn't for the general public--it… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
Did I want a dog? No. Did I need a dog? Also no. We were six kids running for our lives, not knowing where… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
I'm a girl who has been tamping down her emotions and keeping them tightly guarded her whole life. And that works really well for… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
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