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Quote by E. L. Konigsburg

“Sometimes we even have to risk making fools of ourselves.”

Work

The View from Saturday is a children's novel by E.L. Konigsburg that follows the story of four sixth-graders—Noah, Nadia, Ethan, and Julian—who become teammates for their school's Academic Bowl competition. Under the guidance of their teacher, Mrs. Olinski, the team develops a remarkable synergy, winning matches through their collective knowledge and deep understanding of one another. The narrative alternates between the present-day quiz bowl contests and flashbacks that reveal how each child's individual experiences and personal challenges have shaped their character and contributed to their unique bond. The book explores themes of friendship, cooperation, and the value of diverse perspectives, culminating in a heartwarming story about the power of teamwork and mutual respect. more

Author

E. L. Konigsburg

E. L. Konigsburg was an esteemed American children's literature author, born on February 10, 1930, and passed away on April 19, 2013. Her works are known for their profound themes and unique narrative style, which have won her widespread acclaim. more

“People who read me seem to be divided into four groups: twenty-five percent like me for the right reasons; twenty-five percent like me for the wrong reasons; twenty-five percent hate me for the wrong reasons; twenty-five percent hate me for the right reasons. It's that last twenty-five percent that worries me.”

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Author:Robert Frost

“and what might seem to be a series of unfortunate events may in fact be the first steps of a journey.”

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Author:Daniel Handler

“He had found over the years that silence sometimes yielded more than questions. And so it was this time.”

Years Sometimes Found Silence

Book:George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire Series): A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and and A Dance with Dragons

Source: George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire Series): A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and and A Dance with Dragons

“'This thing I feel, I can't name it straight out but it seems important, do you feel it too?' — this sort of direct question is not for the squeamish. For one thing, it's perilously close to 'Do you like me? Please like me,' which you know quite well that 99% of all the interhuman manipulation and bullshit gamesmanship that goes on goes on precisely because the idea of saying this sort of thing straight out is regarded as somehow obscene.”