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“saved your life? What happened?’ ‘We were staying in Florida and had taken a small boat out to enjoy the ocean,’ said John. ‘It was a warm and sunny day, so being young and reckless I took off my shirt and dived into the water for a swim. I didn’t see the shark until it was too late. It took my leg and dragged me under the water. It happened so suddenly I didn’t understand what was going on. All I knew was the pain was unbearable. When it let go I realised what had happened, but I was losing a lot of blood and was struggling to get back to the boat. Then it turned and came back for a second bite. Memphis was in the water beside me by the time the shark arrived. He sunk his knife deep into the creature’s nose and it retreated to a safe distance for a moment. In those few seconds Memphis was able to drag me back to the boat and one of the crew helped to get me back on board. Then the shark moved in again, but Memphis was an immensely powerful man and as it struck he landed a heavy blow on the side of the creature’s head. It didn’t come back for another try.’ ‘I’m surprised you could ever get back on a boat after that,’ said Sophie. ‘If that happened to me I wouldn’t even go back on”
― A.B. Martin, Kestrel Island

“You’re anyone you choose to be. If you want to cling to the safety of being dull and ordinary, that’s your choice. But there’s a warrior inside you that is brave and powerful and capable of achieving anything. To unleash that power all you have to do is face your fears and do what needs to be done.”
― A.B. Martin, Under Crook's Wood

“I suppose this is what it’s like when you have to share a bedroom with your big sister,’ she said. ‘Yes,’ said Sienna. ‘You both end up needing hospital treatment.”
― A.B. Martin, Kestrel Island

“It was mid-October, and the pale evening sun flickered through the tops of the trees as the last few rays of light cast their dim shadows to the ground.”
― A.B. Martin, Under Crook's Wood

“privilege it was to live on this beautiful planet.”
― A.B. Martin, Kestrel Island

“the choice we have to make is the same choice we make in every moment of our lives. Are we going to hide in the dark and hope the challenge we’re facing goes away, or are we going to stand tall and live our lives with dignity and courage?”
― A.B. Martin, Under Crook's Wood

“insurmountable,”
― A.B. Martin, Kestrel Island

“She comes from a different place, a parallel world”
― A.B. Martin, Kestrel Island

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― A.B. Martin, Kestrel Island