“None of us gets to choose how we're born, it's what we make of ourselves afterwards.” — Kenneth Oppel Birth Copy Share Image
I prefer the word aviatrix. It has more zing to it." "It's very zingy," I agreed. — Kenneth Oppel Zing Copy Share Image
“The world should have been in Technicolour, but seemed more like black and white.” — Kenneth Oppel Black and white Copy Share Image
The world of 'The Hunger Games' is a paranoid survivalist's dream. — Kenneth Oppel Dream Copy Share Image
His speech failed to rouse an enthusiastic cheer, but no one dared contradict him. — Kenneth Oppel 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 Copy Share Image
When I'd written my 'Silverwing' series - I'd imbued the bats with full human awareness and vocabulary. — Kenneth Oppel Awareness Copy Share Image
You've no fear of heights," puffed the girl. "None," I said. "I've heard that about you. — Kenneth Oppel Fear 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
“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 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
I believe there is something on this earth that you desire more than anything, and it isn't me. — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
I know you pretty well." "Better than anyone I think." I smiled. Her compliment was like a gift itself, only more precious… — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
“I stared at Kate in disbelief. "I know, I know," she said, walking toward me, hands raised as if to calm a… — 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… — Kenneth Oppel Child soldier Copy Share Image
“Traveling at night toward the stars, I thought yet again how very far away they were, and how you could travel your… — Kenneth Oppel Astronomy Copy Share Image
We used to flock to watch gladiators, public torture and executions. In more recent times, our appetite for mortal violence has been… — Kenneth Oppel Appetite Copy Share Image
“Nadira gave Kate a long hard look. "Mr. Slater has the ship. Mr. Cruse has the coordinates. I have the key. What… — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
The seed for my novel 'Half Brother' was planted in my mind over twenty years ago, but didn't germinate until late 2007… — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
Flying into a storm, even its outer edges, did not seem like a good idea to me. And this was no ordinary… — 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 Flying Copy Share Image
“Marry me." I said. She lowered her teacup, shaking slightly, to the saucer. "Aren't you going to get down on one knee?"… — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
“They’re eating liked starved apes,” Baz muttered as he swished past me with more food. “Haven’t they had enough yet?” he wondered… — Kenneth Oppel Eating 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 Attractiveness Copy Share Image
“I'm glad being shipwrecked appeals to you." "Captain Walken made a point of avoiding that word." "Well, he was trying to keep… — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
IMBECILE!" the chef shouted. "Next time why don't you just put your whole HAND in the food, hey? Yes, your whole hand,… — Kenneth Oppel Art 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
It was as though, in one moment, he had become a stranger. And I a stranger to myself. — Kenneth Oppel Moment Copy Share Image
“If she can bite a vulture, she can jump a crack. ~Victor Frankenstein” — Kenneth Oppel Frankenstein 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 Books 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 Copy Share Image
“I felt like I was seeing Shannon through a new lens, undistracted by Jennifer's nuclear glow. I could see how pretty she… — Kenneth Oppel Beauty Copy Share Image
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