“Spackle!” Manchee barks, tho he’s too chicken to attack now that I’ve held back. “Spackle! Spackle! Spackle!” “Shut up, Manchee,” I say. “Spackle!” “I said shut up !” I shout, which stops him. “Spackle?” Manchee says, unsure of things now.… — Patrick Ness Copy Share Image