Childrens Fiction Quotes

“Time doesn't run backward, you know, and things that have been done can't be undone, no matter how hard you wish.”
― Mary Downing Hahn, The Doll in the Garden

“See, I know my life probably sounds glamorous and all, but trust me, it’s not. Living with a bunch of do-gooders comes with some major drawbacks. At the top of the list is the fact that while superheroes are really great at the big things—like thwarting the forces of evil—they really stink at the little things. Like, for example, remembering their kid’s birthday.
- Elliott Harkness, age 12”
― R.L. Ullman, Epic Zero

“He never wanted to be king, and it was that very trait that made him a great king. It was the characteristic comprising all extraordinary leaders.”
― Ella Rose Carlos, A Long Lost Fantasy

“It seemed to Fawn, some people were worth standing up for, no matter how odd or peculiar they may be, because in the end, virtue is all that matters”
― Ella Rose Carlos, A Long Lost Fantasy

“One night, heavy with loneliness, Stardog fell out of the sky, past the planets… down… down… down…”
― E. K. Mosley, The Last Stardog

“Within the magic of the asking,
lives the magic to receive,
wonderfully exciting, endless possibilities!”
― Amma Sharon, A Gnome's Winter Solstice Tale: Would You Unquestionably Rather Be Yourself?

“Tis a miserable thing to turn a soul into something it is not.”
― Ella Rose Carlos, A Long Lost Fantasy

“…a kingdom right on the shore, surrounded by gray mountains and bright green meadows. ‘Tis a place filled with fine castles born from the ocean, itself. The very walls are made of limestone and pearls, thick and heavy, a glistening, natural fortress soaked in golden sunlight. No man could calculate its worth, because it exceeds all of nature’s wealth. It is a great miracle, a grand dream not of our world. It is a beacon, a strong, gleaming lighthouse guiding great ships home. I dare not describe it more, for my words do not do it justice…”
― Ella Rose Carlos, A Long Lost Fantasy

“It was a glistening citadel of limestone, hard and smooth with creamy whites and speckled grays. This was, no doubt, the place mighty kings called home, and with awe, it stole Fawn’s breath away.”
― Ella Rose Carlos, A Long Lost Fantasy

“The birds eyes were half-human. He traced the outline of the carving. Perhaps it bestowed on him some kind of secret ancestral power”
― Suzy Davies, The Girl in The Red Cape

“Nigel half-smiled. How Stella's eyes sparkled in the firelight!
"I heard you play the violin very well."
"I play a few tunes."
Stella Chapman's voice tailed off, her red hair fell forward, screening her face.
"And you?" Billy said, diverting attention to the sandy-haired questioner. "What do you plan to do with the rest of your life?"
Nigel went quiet.
"Anything, I guess." He threw out his arms, his palms facing upward. How would they understand? Only he had lived his life.”
― Suzy Davies, The Girl in The Red Cape

“I'm looking for a lighthouse," said Snugs, full of hope, "filled with sand in lots of different colours!"
"Are they expensive?" the two moose chimed together.”
― Suzy Davies, Snugs The Snow Bear

“Acting jealous was wrong, and Kat felt happy with her life...even if she wished she could brag about how she saved lives and defeated an evil genius today. Sometimes, having a secret identity stunk.”
― Austin Stack, Kat Doggers: Superspy: Book 1 of the Kat Doggers Series

“When you open a book
You open a door,
Which opens your mind,
To expanding it more.”
― Susan A. Turfle, Keep Feeding Your Spark

“Even the two moose were surprised. It was almost as cold as Iceland, but not quite. They decided to occupy the last hour on deck knitting hats and scarves for Snugs, Carla, and James. Clickety-click went their knitting needle antlers...”
― Suzy Davies, Snugs The Snow Bear

“Grampa pulled off his lucky hat and sank into the recliner. Before long, he was snoring like a rusty hymn. 'Zzzzzz . . .'
Uncle Leonard tossed Ray over one shoulder and hauled him into the kitchen, where the smell of frying bacon filled the air.
'Any fish today?” Aunt Wilhelmina asked.
'Yes, ma’am,” Ray said, 'but that’s not all we caught.'
Uncle Leonard sat Ray down. 'What else was there?”
'Something bigger' is all that Ray would say.”
― Cynthia Leitich Smith, Indian Shoes

“When worry feels as big as the moon,' the stars chanted in rhyme, 'know that every journey starts
with one small step at a time.”
― Lyra Brave, Luna Heartstrong & the Spectacular Supernova

“I’m standing with other parents in the school playground. A misery of humans, huddled, hunched, and wet. Our golf umbrellas are only helping the top half of our bodies. Even though the storm has passed, the wind is still whipping up the rain, our legs are soaked. And isn’t it fun standing in wet feet?”
― MariaPFrino

“Attractiveness shines from inside you, outwards. (It’s not about what you look like.) When you’re happy kind and loving, you’re BEAUTY FULL like SUNSHINE! Your glow warms everyone you meet. But, when you’re angry, mean, whingy, sulky or rude you become CLOUDY. And your cold, murky fog drives people away. Behind every cloud, the sun shines. It’s up to you to push your clouds away”
― Sonya Anise

“When you’re happy kind and loving, you’re BEAUTY FULL like SUNSHINE! Your glow warms everyone you meet. But, when you’re angry, mean, whingy, sulky or rude you become CLOUDY. And your cold, murky fog drives people away. Behind every cloud, the sun shines. It’s up to you to push your clouds away”
― Sonya Anise, MUMAGEDDON! And The Food Magician (Books Beautiful): Hilariously funny and heartwarming illustrated rhyming rollercoaster for all ages 8+