“Never worry about a book corrupting a child. Worry if your children are not getting ideas from books.” — Richard Peck Book Copy Share Image
I read because one life isn't enough and in the pages of a book, I can be anybody. — Richard Peck Book Copy Share Image
When I read a good book, it's like traveling the world without ever leaving my chair. — Richard Peck Book Copy Share Image
Never trust an ugly woman. She's got a grudge against the world,' said Grandma who was no oil painting herself. — Richard Peck Copy Share Image
“We thought he was weird. He thought we were weird. It was great. It was what multiculturalism ought to be" -Archer” — Richard Peck Archer Copy Share Image
“A solider must leave someone behind,' she said. 'What men do best is walk away from women. Wars are handy for that.” — Richard Peck Copy Share Image
“I am here to help her learn," Tansy said, "not to keep her from it.” — Richard Peck Education Copy Share Image
“This was something Grandma Tilly couldn't understand---how war promises a boy it can make a man out of him.” — Richard Peck War Copy Share Image
“She said that time was like the Mississippi River. It only flows in one direction. She meant you could never go back.… — Richard Peck Mississippi river Copy Share Image
“Anybody who thinks small towns are friendlier than big cities lives in a big city.” — Richard Peck Big cities Copy Share Image
“As I pen these words to leave a lasting record, I wonder myself where it all began.” — Richard Peck Copy Share Image
The only way you can write is by the light of the bridges burning behind you. — Richard Peck Copy Share Image
“And I'll tell you something else for free. If you set a foot over that doorsill, I'll wring your red neck.” — Richard Peck Copy Share Image
