Stuart Gibbs > Quotes

“You’re only a first year!” Tina cried. “And you’re already getting death threats! Do you have any idea how lucky you are?”
― Stuart Gibbs, Spy Camp

“Apparently, it was common for children to participate in the Civil War, and thus, lots of fathers had brought their sons along for a fun family weekend of simulated violence and bloodshed.”
― Stuart Gibbs, Spy Camp

“that none of the locks on the toilet stalls in the common restroom worked.”
― Stuart Gibbs, Spy School

“I'm not playing! I really am stupid!”
― Stuart Gibbs, Spy School

“(There’s a rumor that World War III almost started when the computer in charge of the North American nuclear missile system misinterpreted a commander saying “I hate syrup” as “annihilate Europe.”)”
― Stuart Gibbs, Space Case

“You' re Benjamin Ripley, aren't you?"
"Uh... no." It was worth a shot.
And for half a second it almost seemed to work. The assassin hesitated, slightly confused, then asked, "Then who are you?"
"Jonathan Monkeywarts" I winced. It had been the first name to popped into my head. I made a mental note to be more prepared next time this happened.”
― Stuart Gibbs, Spy School

“Mickey Mouse is just a rat in suspenders.”
― Stuart Gibbs, Belly Up

“This morning’s lecture was on how to avoid ninjas, which might have been interesting if step one hadn’t been “Stay out of Japan.” Furthermore, Crandall had quickly become sidetracked,”
― Stuart Gibbs, Spy School

“The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don’t do anything about it.”
― Stuart Gibbs, Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation

“I’m studying to be a spy, Ben. It’s my job to know things.”
― Stuart Gibbs, Spy School Goes South

“You can’t keep me here against my will!” he told Nina. “I am one of the most influential men on earth!” “I hate to break it to you,” Chang taunted, “but you’re not on earth anymore.” At”
― Stuart Gibbs, Space Case

“Crocodiles?” Murray gasped, then turned his eyes to the heavens. “What did I ever do to deserve this?” “Attempted murder, for one,” Zoe answered, then ticked more things off on her fingers. “Plus terrorism, assassination, destruction of public property, and being an all-around jerk. The question is really, what haven’t you done to deserve this?”
― Stuart Gibbs, Spy School Goes South

“Reprehensible,” Erica suggested. “Repugnant. Odious. Loathsome. Abhorrent. Subhuman”
― Stuart Gibbs, Spy School Goes South

“I see it,” Alexander said. “It says: EXTERIOR MONKEY MONITORING ORGANISM.” “No,” Claire corrected. “It says SURFACE MISSILE CONTROL SYSTEM.” “Oh,” Alexander said, trying to save face. “I must have been using the wrong dialect.”
― Stuart Gibbs, Spy Camp

“Our refrigerator ended up in the neighbor’s pool. They found the microwave three blocks away.”
― Stuart Gibbs, Spy School

“There were rumors that at age three Erica had thwarted a trio of bank robbers with only a juice box and a Slinky.”
― Stuart Gibbs, Spy School Secret Service

“Just clip the red one," Cyrus told her.
"They're all red," Erica informed him.
"They are?" Cyrus asked. "Curse those Soviets! Everything always has to be red with them.”
― Stuart Gibbs, Spy Ski School

“I’ll find you sooner or later!” Later still seemed like the better option to me.”
― Stuart Gibbs, Spy School

“In the entire world, sharks kill fewer than ten people a year, while coconuts falling from trees take out 150.”
― Stuart Gibbs, Poached

“I could imagine her as a kindergartener, making a high-tech raid on the family cookie jar.”
― Stuart Gibbs, Spy Camp

“This city of stone,” Dante said. “It’s probably Paititi.” “What’s Paititi?” Charlie asked. Dante reacted with surprise. “You mean there’s something you don’t know?” “I’m only twelve,” Charlie said. “I haven’t had time to learn everything yet. Like, I still haven’t figured out why you haven’t asked Milana out even though you’re obviously crushing on her.”
― Stuart Gibbs, Charlie Thorne and the Lost City

“Erica approached a door marked RESTRICTED: DO NOT ENTER WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION, then jimmied the lock and entered without authorization.”
― Stuart Gibbs, Spy Camp

“That’s disgusting,” Summer said. “Why would anyone ever want to kill anything?” “You’re eating a steak!” Ethan exclaimed. “Where do you think that came from? You think the cow committed suicide?”
― Stuart Gibbs, Big Game

“The kid might be smart, but he has the survival skills of a potato bug.”
― Stuart Gibbs, Spy School Goes South

“President Donald Trump informed the world that the United States would no longer be part of the Paris Accords, effectively abdicating”
― Stuart Gibbs, Spy School Goes South

“my dormitory had been waiting to have its septic system replaced since before the Berlin Wall fell.”
― Stuart Gibbs, Spy Ski School

“I forked some of my enchiladas in my mouth, only to discover they weren't enchiladas. They were liver and onions that had been mislabeled. I spat it back onto the plate. Dr. Marquez pointed triumphantly. “Ah! See what you just did? You told me a lie, and your own body reacted violently against it. In being dishonest with me, you almost made yourself throw up.” “No, I almost threw up because this food sucks,” I countered. “It's liver and onions. I didn't like liver and onions back on earth. No one does. So what NASA moron thought it would be a good idea to dehydrate it?”
― Stuart Gibbs, Space Case

“Her father had once showed me a baby picture of her playing with nunchucks.”
― Stuart Gibbs, Evil Spy School

“Welcome back, Ben,” Erica said. I started in surprise before realizing the voice was coming from inside my head. Alexander had slipped a two-way radio into my ear. There were lots of people out and about. The enemy had taken my cell phone, but I put my hand to my ear and pretended to be talking on one anyhow. No one gave me a second glance. Virtually everyone else was on a cell phone themselves. “Can you hear me?” I asked. “Loud and clear,” Erica replied. “Where are you?” “Still on campus, looking into things. But I need you to tail someone for me.” “Chip?” “No. I think he’s clean.” “What? But—” “I’ll explain later. Right now I need you to go after Tina. She’s the mole . . . and she’s on the move.”
― Stuart Gibbs, Spy School

“Usually when people hear my parents are scientists, they assume they're awkward, unathletic nerds whose idea of fun is doing long division. That drives me nuts. My parents are the least nerdy people you've ever met. Mom swam competitively in college and competed in triathlons up until we left earth. Dad is a rugged outdoorsman; he's summited dozens of mountains and once free-climbed El Capitan in Yosemite in a day. They met on a Class 5 rafting trip down the Snake River. But more importantly, my parents aren't unusual. I've met hundreds of scientists, and most are almost as athletic and adventurous as my parents. I'm not sure how the whole idea that scientists are nerds ever got started.”
― Stuart Gibbs, Space Case