You can't dwell on what might have been...and it's not fair to condemn him for something he hasn't done. — Wendelin Van Draanen Done Copy Share Image
I fell asleep that night thinking about the kiss that might have been. What did a kiss feel like, anyway? Somehow I… — Wendelin Van Draanen Animals Copy Share Image
“I’d way rather defend myself against a man with a stick than a social worker with good intentions.” — Wendelin Van Draanen Good intentions Copy Share Image
I wipe away my tears and nod, because the pain in my leg is nothing compare to the one in my heart. — Wendelin Van Draanen Compare Copy Share Image
“Really, Dad. I understand now about the whole being greater than the sum of the parts.” — Wendelin Van Draanen Sum Of The Parts Copy Share Image
Somehow the silence seemed to connect us in a way like words never could. - Julianna Baker — Wendelin Van Draanen Bakers Copy Share Image
If you are interested in writing, get out and live your life! Do a lot. See a lot. Keep your eyes and… — Wendelin Van Draanen Afraid Copy Share Image
My mission as a writer is to give my readers hope to carry with them, and to promote a belief that they… — Wendelin Van Draanen Anything Copy Share Image
“I daydreamed a lot about the sycamore tree, too, which at first I thought was because I was feeling melancholy. But then… — Wendelin Van Draanen Flipped Copy Share Image
To by held above the earth and be brushed by the wind," she said,"it's like your heart has been kissed by beauty. — Wendelin Van Draanen Beauty Copy Share Image
“If you were in love with her, that would be one thing. Love is something to be afraid of, but this, this… — Wendelin Van Draanen Love Copy Share Image
But in my heart I knew the old Bryce was toast. There was no going back. Not to Garrett or Shelly or… — Wendelin Van Draanen Bother Copy Share Image
It's funny how you can think you know someone pretty well, and then something happens or they do something that makes you… — Wendelin Van Draanen Thinking Copy Share Image
Aw, he's just you know...entrenched," Matt said. "Gotta adjust to the perspective and deal from there." Then he added, "Not that I'd… — Wendelin Van Draanen Cry Copy Share Image
Now, I know from experience that the trouble with one lie is that it usually takes more lies to cover it up.… — Wendelin Van Draanen Cover ups Copy Share Image
“Bryce, I asked you to conquer your fear, but all you did was give in to it. If you were in love… — Wendelin Van Draanen Fear Copy Share Image
I was slipping, man, and it was definetly time to get a grip. — Wendelin Van Draanen Love Copy Share Image
Julie always tried to stand beside me, or talk to me, or in some other way mortify me. — Wendelin Van Draanen Talk to me Copy Share Image
“I wipe away my tears and nod, because the pain in my leg is nothing compared to the one in my heart.” — Wendelin Van Draanen Pain Copy Share Image
“How do you sort the treasure from the trash? When does something move from sentimental to disposable? And if you think you… — Wendelin Van Draanen Copy Share Image
“It's that way with people, too. Only with people it's sometimes that the whole is less than the sum of the parts.” — Wendelin Van Draanen Sum Of The Parts Copy Share Image
It was beyond embarrassing or humiliating or even mortifying. It was ego-slaying! — Wendelin Van Draanen Ego Copy Share Image
