“(Why am I the only Thomas kid who acts her age?) Ignoring his obnoxious comment, I pressed the receiver to my ear… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
“Adam,' I say, 'had good times and he had bad times.' I pause here and glance at Nana, see that she is… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
“Really, Kristy, a sweater with snowflakes and snowmen on it? You look like a four-year-old.” “Well, you’ve got sheep barrettes in your… — Ann M. Martin Snowflakes Copy Share Image
“Mom says,'What are you going to do when it's time to go to college?' I choose not to think about that yet.… — Ann M. Martin College Copy Share Image
I am fairly certain that my independent, high-spirited grandmother must have had a childhood similar to Betsy Ray'sAs I read about the… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
“Behind her was my youngest brother, David Michael (seven, going on three). He was brandishing an ugly figurine carved from a coconut,… — Ann M. Martin Brother Copy Share Image
“Dear Reader, In Claudia and Crazy Peaches, we get to know Aunt Peaches better, and to see the special relationship Claudia has… — Ann M. Martin Another year Copy Share Image
“back. “WHERE ARE YOUR FEET?” “IN THE KITCHEN!” The Thomas/Brewer family was in total, utter chaos. It was 11:00 A.M. on the… — Ann M. Martin Family Copy Share Image
“I pick at what's left of the popcorn and think about the summer, the summer that was both awful and wonderful. I… — Ann M. Martin Every night Copy Share Image
“So wear a leotard or something,” I suggested. “Do you think anyone would believe I sleep in my clothes?” she asked. “Probably… — Ann M. Martin Pajamas Copy Share Image
“about Hawaii. Mary Anne had been there on a school trip in July, along with almost all of my other BSC (Baby-sitters… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
“pictures.” Charlie and Sam were arguing at the top of their lungs. Nannie was chasing after Emily Michelle with a change of… — Ann M. Martin Peace and quiet Copy Share Image
“at eight A.M. We landed in Los Angeles five hours later, but our connecting flight was delayed for four hours. Well, L.A.… — Ann M. Martin Los angeles Copy Share Image
“example of one of the big differences between Kristy and me. I was wearing a very short pink cotton dress, white tights,… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
“On Claud, though, the look is very cool.) For example, today she was wearing a neon green tank top under a white… — Ann M. Martin Junk food Copy Share Image
“Sorry, Mary Anne, I can’t hear you!” I shouted into the phone receiver. Mary Anne Spier cleared her throat and began, “I… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
“I glance at Mom. She looks pained. I know she doesn't care what I wear to lunch, but she doesn't want to… — Ann M. Martin Little things Copy Share Image
“Olivia was moody. Moody wasn't a word with which she was very familiar, but if it meant that her moods swung back… — Ann M. Martin Emotional Copy Share Image
“Stacey is glamorous. She moved to Stoneybrook, Connecticut, from New York City last summer. She’s very sophisticated, and is even allowed to… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
There's so many different kinds of rights to consider these days: computer, e-book, all sorts of things. Forget foreign rights and entertainment… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
“into our house? (Don’t expect me to know. I was fast asleep.) When I’d finally staggered downstairs on Sunday morning, I’d found… — Ann M. Martin Bad idea Copy Share Image
“Ermaline has entered the room noiselessly and is whispering to Nana. When she leaves, Nana and Papa start talking about friends of… — Ann M. Martin Living room Copy Share Image
If you're very serious about writing it's helpful to find an agent. It's becoming more and more competitive to have your manuscript… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
“Don’t you see? The BITs aren’t working out, either. They’re just not ready, which isn’t fair to us or our clients. And… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
