Quote by Claire King

“Maman told me that every time you smile, a very tiny bit of the smile stays stuck to your face, so as you get…

— Claire King

“I know about skeletons. Once I went to a museum and saw dinosaur skeletons. They are like jigsaw puzzles for scientists.”

— Claire King

“Boys have to wear brown, grey and blue and girls have to wear the beautiful colours.”

— Claire King

“Maman walks ahead, leaning back as she goes down the hill, walking so fast her hair can't keep up.”

— Claire King

“She turns her back to us, starting up the stairs slowly, her legs shaking with every step. I think she forgot to put her…

— Claire King

“You should be careful with opening doors to secrets, says Claude. Sometimes secrets are secrets because that's the best way.”

— Claire King

“I make the surprised O with my mouth, although I am not really that surprised. It was the kind of story that grownups tell…

— Claire King

“A blown kiss is not a proper kiss. Hugs and kisses should be hugs and kisses, not breaths of air. I am tired of…

— Claire King

“Witches do that, they put things you want in places you shouldn't go.”

— Claire King

“Before the doorbell rings I hear the footsteps, a broken heartbeat on the paving stones, and I know that Claude is here.”

— Claire King

“Maman! The word seems to come out of me all on its own. I think it's strange my mouth would do that. The rest…

— Claire King