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Kenneth Oppel is a renowned Canadian author known for his young adult literature. Born on August 31, 1967, he has been writing since the 1980s and has published numerous works, including science fiction, fantasy, and adventure novels. Oppel's books are appreciated for their rich imagination and profound themes.

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“I poo poo the chit.' The attendant looked stunned. 'You cannot poo-poo the chit!' I do.' Kate said solemnly. 'I do poo-poo.' We'll walk.”

Said Walks Kate Stunned

Author:Kenneth Oppel

“You can't eat [literature], that's the problem," he said. "I've tried, it's very dry, and not at all nutritious.”

Said Problem Literature Dry Nutrition

Author:Kenneth Oppel

“You two were in a cave together?’ said Miss Simpkins in horror. ‘Yes,’ said Kate, ‘and it was very, very dark.”

Said Two Together Dark Missing Horror Caves Kate

Author:Kenneth Oppel

“You've no fear of heights," puffed the girl. "None," I said. "I've heard that about you.”

Said Girl Heard Height No Fear

Book:Skybreaker

Source: Skybreaker

“I raised my hands, trying to shush her. "Don't shush me," she said, eyes blazing. "I hate being shushed.”

Trying Said Hands Eye Hate I Hate Raised Blazing

Book:Skybreaker

Source: Skybreaker

“I could not help staring back, for they made quite a contrast: Kate's pale skin and elegant purple suit, Nadira's dusky skin and exotic fiery sari. "Do we clash?" Nadira said dryly. "We certainly do," said Kate. "Would you like me to move?" "Don't trouble yourself.”

Made Said Helping Moving Trouble Skins Like Me Suits Staring Contrast Pale Elegant Purple Clash Kate Exotic Fiery Sari Pale Skin

Book:Skybreaker

Source: Skybreaker

“Let me get you all some punch,” I said. “You're leaving us?” said Isabel, sounding panicky. “I'll be right back,” I promised. “If anyone comes near you, just scream and run.”

Ifs Said Running Let Me Leaving Scream

Author:Kenneth Oppel

“We did it!" I said, feeling limp with relief. "It actually worked!" Dr. Turgenev rubbed his forehead. "I had very big doubts." "Big doubts?" I said weakly. The Russian scientist shrugged. "I am pessimist," he said.”

Said Feelings Bigs Doubt Scientist Relief Drs Foreheads Pessimist

Author:Kenneth Oppel

“Honestly," she sighed, "I don't know what kind of life we'll have together, with me always flying off in one direction and you in the other." I smiled. "It's a good thing the world's round," I said.”

Knows World Kind Said Together Good Things Rounds Honestly Flying One Direction

Author:Kenneth Oppel

“If you were closer, I'd slap you," she said. "Let me help," I replied, and stepped closer. She promptly slapped me, which surprised me only a little. We glared at each other in the near dark, and then she looked away. "I'm sorry I slapped you," she said. "That's all right. I quite enjoyed it.”

Ifs Littles Said Helping Dark Let Me Sorry Enjoyed I'm Sorry Slap

Author:Kenneth Oppel

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Born: August 31, 1967
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