Then I saw Juli. She was two tables away from me, facing my direction. Only she wasn't looking at me. She was… — Wendelin Van Draanen Beautiful Copy Share Image
I don’t think you’re aloud to be homeschooled if you don’t have a home. — Wendelin Van Draanen Home Copy Share Image
“I've decided this is all your fault, Ms. Leone. I've run away before, you know, but stowed away or jumped trains or… — Wendelin Van Draanen Underground railroad Copy Share Image
I realize something. That wasn't a finish line for me...This is my new starting line. — Wendelin Van Draanen Finish line Copy Share Image
“He’s only going out with you because he feels sorry for you,” she whispers as she invades my personal space on a… — Wendelin Van Draanen Community service Copy Share Image
I've run my whole life - for more than exercise, for mental health. — Wendelin Van Draanen Exercise Copy Share Image
“I tried to convince the kids at the bus stop to climb up with me, even a little ways, but all of… — Wendelin Van Draanen Fear Copy Share Image
“All I know is that compared to her, Shelly and Miranda seemed so… ordinary.” — Wendelin Van Draanen Copy Share Image
Don't sum up a person based on what you see, or what you don't understand; get to know them — Wendelin Van Draanen Learning Copy Share Image
Bryce," she whispers. "What's wrong." I can barely breathe as I ask her, "Do you like him?" "Do I... you mean Jon?"… — Wendelin Van Draanen Breathe Copy Share Image
There's nothing like a headstrong woman to make you happy to be alive. — Wendelin Van Draanen Alive Copy Share Image
Okay that’s it. Now I’m torching this. I just need to score a match. — Wendelin Van Draanen Needs Copy Share Image
The room fell quiet. And as I read down the list of over one hundred and fifty eight-grade boys, I realized that… — Wendelin Van Draanen Boys 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 Bryce Copy Share Image
Holly, I understand that you are upset because Gemma pulled down your ants, but why did you think pouring motor oil inside… — Wendelin Van Draanen Ants Copy Share Image
You told us over and over that you don’t think you could live without books, but the ironic thing is, you’d probably… — Wendelin Van Draanen Book Copy Share Image
What sort of person you grow into should not be achieved by default, and often that's exactly what happens to kids. I… — Wendelin Van Draanen Achieved Copy Share Image
I'd scale that monster sycamore if I could. Right to the top. And I'd yell her name across the rooftops for the… — Wendelin Van Draanen Monsters Copy Share Image
“What did a kiss feel like, anyway? Somehow I knew it wouldn't be like the one I got from Mom and Dad… — Wendelin Van Draanen Mom and dad Copy Share Image
Sometimes the things we really want are right in front of us. We just don't see them. — Wendelin Van Draanen Sometimes Copy Share Image
“But every once you will find someone who’s iridescent, and when you do, nothing will ever compare.” — Wendelin Van Draanen Copy Share Image
“But, Steven!” my mom said, then threw her hands in the air.” — Wendelin Van Draanen Hands in the air Copy Share Image
