“Maybe it came from whacking at two-by-fours and dreaming about perpetual motion. I don't know. All I know is that compared to… — Wendelin Van Draanen Bryce Copy Share Image
I’ve flown kites before and I know – sometimes they’re gone forever, and sometimes they’re just waiting in the middle of the… — Wendelin Van Draanen Chasing Copy Share Image
“Every once in a while you find someone who is iridescent, and when you do, nothing will ever compare.” — Wendelin Van Draanen Inspirational Copy Share Image
“I also finally see that a crimson kiss isn't something you can chase, because it's more than just the passionate meeting of… — Wendelin Van Draanen Truth Copy Share Image
I'll ride my bike all the stinkin' way to school for the rest of eternity if it means being with her. -Bryce — Wendelin Van Draanen Bike Copy Share Image
It’s funny to hear priests and nuns argue with each other. — Wendelin Van Draanen Arguing Copy Share Image
“And then she started climbing/ The girl is in the seventh grade, and she's climbing a tree--way, way up in the tree.… — Wendelin Van Draanen Humor Copy Share Image
“At first we tried to keep up, but soon we were tired of boiling and pickling and deviling, and my mother started… — Wendelin Van Draanen Parenting Copy Share Image
I operate under the assumption that people don't notice the good in me. That's just how things always seem to play out.… — Wendelin Van Draanen Artist Copy Share Image
A million dollars sounds like a lot, I know. Especially when youre young. But you cant let money erode your principles or… — Wendelin Van Draanen Being young Copy Share Image
“Somehow the silence seemed to connect us in a way like words never could.” — Wendelin Van Draanen Silence Copy Share Image
Part of my motivation for writing mysteries for young people is that I loved mysteries when I was growing up, and now… — Wendelin Van Draanen Creative Copy Share Image
I believe in the paramount importance of entertainment, but I have something to say. — Wendelin Van Draanen Believe Copy Share Image
I am a runner. That's what I do. That's who I am. Running is all I know, or want, or care about. — Wendelin Van Draanen Care Copy Share Image
“A painting is more than the sum of the parts,” he would tell me, and then go on to explain how the… — Wendelin Van Draanen Beam Copy Share Image
Sometimes a little discomfort in the beginning can save a whole lot of pain down the road. — Wendelin Van Draanen Discomfort Copy Share Image
There’s no winning arguments with your parents, so why get all pumped up over them? It is way better to dive down… — Wendelin Van Draanen Argument Copy Share Image
I liked it. I liked her. And every time I saw her, she seemed more beautiful. She just seemed to glow. I'm… — Wendelin Van Draanen Beautiful Copy Share Image
Surely, I thought, a few bushes and some dilapidated wood couldn't stop someone's best and brightest blessing! Surely not! — Wendelin Van Draanen Blessing Copy Share Image
“scraps of love torn and tattered faded, scattered trashed threads of hope frayed and tangled broken, mangled dashed backing, buttons yarn and… — Wendelin Van Draanen Family Copy Share Image
...and I realized that Garrett was right about one thing- I had flipped. Completely. — Wendelin Van Draanen Bryce loski Copy Share Image
