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Jenny Downham is a British novelist known for her works focused on young adult themes. Born in 1964, her writing explores the emotions, growth, and self-discovery of adolescence. Downham's books have gained popularity for their deep emotional insights and realistic portrayal of youth issues.

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“Humans are made from nuclear ash of dead stars”

Humans Made Stars Nuclear Ashes

Author:Jenny Downham

“There's a terrible stillness. I notice a small tear in the wallpaper above her shoulder. I notice finger marks grimed on the light switch. Somewhere down in the house, a door opens and shuts. As Zoey turns to face me, I realize that life is made up of a series of moments, each one a journey to the end.”

Made Ends Moments Light Faces Life Is Turns House Realizing Doors Journey Tears Terrible Mark Series Fingers Shoulders Stillness

Author:Jenny Downham

“I made a fatal error thinking he could save me.”

Thinking Made Errors Save Me

Book:Before I Die

Source: Before I Die

“And now he's down this for me. He's made me famous. He's put my name on the world.”

World Made Names

Author:Jenny Downham

“Cal says that humans are made from the nuclear ash of dead stars. He says that when I die, I'll return to dust, glitter,rain. If thats true, I want to be buried right here under this tree. Its roots will reach into the soft mess of my body and suck me dry. I'll be re-formed as apple blossom. I'll drift down in the spring like confetti and cling to my family's shoes. They'll carry me in their pockets to help them sleep. What dreams will they have then?”

Ifs Want Humans Made Helping Dream Body Dies Stars Sleep Tree Return Spring Rain Roots My Family Shoes Nuclear Dust Mess Apples Dry Pockets Buried Ashes Glitter Confetti

Author:Jenny Downham

“"I like you," he said. He made it sound as if she was bound to disagree with him. She nodded. His face said he was telling her something very important. He said, "I mean it. Whatever happens, you have to believe that."”

Ifs Believe Mean Made Said Important Happens Faces Sound Like You Bounds Made It Disagree Whatever Happens I Like You

Author:Jenny Downham

“I miss him as soon as he goes. When he isn't with me, I think I made him up.”

Thinking Made Missing

Author:Jenny Downham

“Life is made up of a series of moments, each one a journey to the end.”

Made Ends Moments Life Is Journey Series

Book:Before I Die

Source: Before I Die

About the Author

Born: 1964
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 97

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