“ 'I really don't see what all the fuss is about, Sir Hugh,' said Kate with a polite smile. 'As a man… — Kenneth Oppel Science 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 Elizabeth 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.… — Kenneth Oppel Animals 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… — Kenneth Oppel Hope 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 Henry 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."… — Kenneth Oppel Bigs Copy Share Image
The world of 'The Hunger Games' is a paranoid survivalist's dream. — Kenneth Oppel Dream 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… — Kenneth Oppel Child soldier 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… — Kenneth Oppel Auburn 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 Caves 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 Blazing Copy Share Image
“ 'What have you done?' I whispered. She swallowed, and the guilt in her eyes was extinguished by a flare of defiance.… — Kenneth Oppel Outer space Copy Share Image
“Never climb a tree in a long dress," Kate panted, coming up behind me. "I'll remember that," I said.” — Kenneth Oppel Kate Copy Share Image
I believe there is something on this earth that you desire more than anything, and it isn't me. — Kenneth Oppel Believe Copy Share Image
The more I worked on 'Half Brother,' the more it seemed to me the story was really about love in all its… — Kenneth Oppel About Copy Share Image
“What do you make of him?" I asked Elizabeth. "Apart from the fact he's clearly insane?" "What can he learn from Konrad's… — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
Why do you need to fly so much?” she asked. “If I don’t, it’ll catch up with me.” The words just came… — Kenneth Oppel Faces Copy Share Image
“The sky pulsed with stars. Some people say it makes them lonesome when they stare up at the night sky. I can't… — Kenneth Oppel Astronomy Copy Share Image
“This way," she said, veering toward the roof's edge. "Can you jump?" "Oh, I can jump!" "Then jump! ” — Kenneth Oppel Airborn 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 Dark Copy Share Image
But chance runs like a river through all our lives, and being prepared for surprise is the best we can do. — Kenneth Oppel Chance Copy Share Image
“I had no idea there'd be so many Sherpas aboard!" exclaimed Miss Simpkins. "I'm not a Sherpa," Nadira said. "I'm a gypsy.… — Kenneth Oppel Airborn Copy Share Image
