“An unread book does nobody any good. Stories happen in the mind of a reader, not among symbols printed on a page.”

“When jumping is the sole option, you jump, and try to make it work.”

“I like pancakes.”

“Could you just call me Pigeon?” he asked the teacher when she read his name. “Does your mother call you Pigeon?” “No.” “Then to me you are Paul.” ... “Nathan Sutter,” the teacher read. “My m...”

“A crossbow?” Pigeon asked. I left my battle-ax in my other jeans,” the man said.”