Max—you have a bigger mission than finding the flock's parents. Focus on helping the whole world, not just your friends. I held… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
Jane-Sweetie, we've talked about your weight-" my mother began. I'm only eight years old," I said. "How about I promise to be… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
“They were my parents. Dead. They died in their bed under freakish circumstances three months ago, leaving my brothers and me devastated… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
Schools and parents can team up to find books that kids will really get excited about - that will make them say,… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
Let's face it: Most of us don't realize it, but we are failing our kids as reading role models. The best role… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
Now, Max, I think we both know your parents aren't missionaries." I opened my eyes wide. "No? Well, for God's sake, don't… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
“I think if you did, you might not be shocked by it. Teachers are expected to do more and more, and much… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
I hoped I wasn't actually dead. That would make finding our parents and saving the world really hard. — James Patterson Copy Share Image
“I know where The List is-my father has taken me to see it many times. Maybe for just this reason. And I… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
I grew up in a house full of women: my mother, grandmother, three sisters, and two female cats. And I still have… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
“Marty, my mother used to say "Never get greedy with God." I think what she meant was "Don't dare ask for more… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
I want to know about my mom. And other stuff. I want to know the whole story, good or bad.” “Me, too,”… — 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
“Remember that country singer on American Songster, the girl whose father only let her order ketchup, mustard, and relish at McDonald’s because… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
“Uh-oh,' said Gazzy, but Angel was so nauseated she didn't have time to leap to a safe distance, or grab a gas… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
“Anne Frank wrote, ‘How true Daddy’s words were when he said: all children must look after their own upbringing. Parents can only… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
If the White House could do more to tell parents that getting children reading is their business too, we'd see a big… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
“Their mothers were nobodies," Marian (Max's mom) said. "Donor eggs. Lab workers, techs, anyone we found. That was the point- that we… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
I'm a girl of extremes. When I love something, I'm like a puppy dog (without all the licking). When I'm cranky, I'm… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
Dr. Martinez: "I take it you don't want me to call your parent?" Max: "Uh, no." Hello, lab? May I speak to… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
The hardest part about parenting is when I have to be The Dad, aka the Fun-Sucker, as opposed to being a friend. — James Patterson Copy Share Image
It's our job - as parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles - to find books our kids are going to like. — 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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