We did it!" I said, feeling limp with relief. "It actually worked!" Dr. Turgenev rubbed his forehead. "I had very big doubts."… — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
You two were in a cave together?’ said Miss Simpkins in horror. ‘Yes,’ said Kate, ‘and it was very, very dark. — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
I raised my hands, trying to shush her. "Don't shush me," she said, eyes blazing. "I hate being shushed. — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
If you were closer, I'd slap you," she said. "Let me help," I replied, and stepped closer. She promptly slapped me, which… — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
I poo poo the chit.' The attendant looked stunned. 'You cannot poo-poo the chit!' I do.' Kate said solemnly. 'I do poo-poo.'… — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
You can't eat [literature], that's the problem," he said. "I've tried, it's very dry, and not at all nutritious. — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
I could not help staring back, for they made quite a contrast: Kate's pale skin and elegant purple suit, Nadira's dusky skin… — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
Honestly," she sighed, "I don't know what kind of life we'll have together, with me always flying off in one direction and… — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
You've no fear of heights," puffed the girl. "None," I said. "I've heard that about you. — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
Let me get you all some punch,” I said. “You're leaving us?” said Isabel, sounding panicky. “I'll be right back,” I promised.… — 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
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