“It wasn't so much that he minded telling Leslie that he was afraid to go; it was that he minded being afraid. It was as though he had been made with a great piece missing - one of May Belle's puzzles with this huge gap where somebody's eye should have been. Lord, it would be better to be born without an arm than to go through life with no guts.”
This novel explores the deep bond between two young friends who create a magical world together, set against the backdrop of their everyday lives. more
Katherine Paterson is an esteemed American children's literature author known for her profound emotions and rich imagination. Her works have won numerous top awards in the American children's literature field, such as the Newbery Medal. Born on October 31, 1932, Paterson's works cover a variety of themes from historical novels to modern life, enjoying great popularity among readers. more
“They weren't moving. Perhaps I was dazzling then with my ineptitude. It had happened before.”
“There's more than one way for a girl to Google a cat.”
“Katniss, the girl who was on fire!”
“She wanted something to happen - something, anything: she did not know what.”
“I feel helpless, hopeless, too low to call out, too weak to think. Impotent tears dribble down.”