Quotes from Sarah Mlynowski

watches we wear from home

Frances puts down her cane. Tara tugs on her braid. Bob tugs on his beard. Jon continues to look handsome. Alan nods. "I guess we owe you a thank-you." "Thank

Just as night always turns into day, there will always be endings that turn into new beginnings

While you make decisions about hors d'oeuvres for the party, maids will gently rub your temples to ward off too much hard thinking.

See you guys later. I'm going to drop Huntsman off at the

If you've given me up, I'll be okay without you! I am one of a kind And I've got my crew. It's true, I'm one of a kind And I've got my crew.

Nory was preparing to take a Big Test. The Big Test, for the second time. The first time had been a disaster. Nory was in fifth grade.

daughter. I really appreciate it." "Not sure you should

Achoo! sneeze Robin, Frankie, and Penny. Oink-choo! sneezes the pig-baby. Achoo! sneezes the Duchess. That's enough pepper.

I'm staring at Snow White. The real Snow White. I'm in her living room.

Entonces empezó a llorar. No se si era por el dolor que sentía o por el dolor que acababa de provocar.

Hearing-impaired people can totally play instruments," said Marigold.

for air, Jonah has a red ball stuck in his hair.

Did that girl really use up my spell?

Of course I wondered if I was dreaming, but it seemed so real.

FEE, FI-- Magnus begins. Oh wait, I already said that, he adds.

The Basics: Monaco is a city-state on the French Riviera. It's known for its casinos, wealthy people, royal family, and yachts. Look, there's Princess Alexandra! Just kidding. You're not going to see any royals up close. And you probably don't know who Princess Alexandra is anyway.

I spot my jewelry box on my dresser and think about Lana. I had wanted her to accept her life as is, but she wanted to fight for her dreams. Sure, sometimes you have to get what you get and not get upset. But maybe other times, you have to follow your heart and go after what you really want. Take a risk. Be brave. I guess part of growing up is learning when to do which.

defying gravity.

The Basics: The canals of Venice are a wonder to behold. There are no cars in Venice. There are no roads. Want to get somewhere? Walk, take a boat, or swim. Just kidding. Don't swim. The water's disgusting.

Ladies and gentlemen of the jury: I do not want to call pop soda. I do not want to eat gloppy banana mush. I do not want to be it. "I'm pretty sure the way I play is the right way," I say, my throat tightening. I'm right. I am.

I'm still irritated at the end of the day when my brother, Jonah, and I are standing outside school, waiting for our dad to pick us up. It doesn't help when Brandon says, "Bye, Crabby Abby," as he strolls past me. He walks home from school by himself. Either his parents trust him to make his way home alone or they think he's awful, too, and are hoping he gets kidnapped.

I guess people can be wrong and right at the same time.

Really?" I say. "Hmm. I guess it's possible that she's not home. It's not nighttime yet. The original story doesn't take place until tomorrow, so she might not even be around right now. She could be out luring children with bubble gum or something.