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Matt Bird

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Matt’s Quotes

“Is it...dead?" asked Tom, his voice all quivery with fright.
"A town just ran over him," said Hester. "I shouldn't think he's very well...”
― Philip Reeve, Mortal Engines

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“I believe they think you some sort of a magnet for bad luck. As long as it attaches itself to you, it stays away from them.”
― Edwin Thomas, The Blighted Cliffs

tags: bad-luck, humor

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“You aren't a hero and I'm not beautiful and we probably won't live happily ever after " she said. "But we're alive and together and we're going to be all right.”
― Philip Reeve, Mortal Engines

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“he cut through the 21st Century Gallery, past the big plastic statues of Pluto and Mickey, animal headed gods of lost America”
― Philip Reeve, Mortal Engines

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Reading Classics, Chronologically Through the Ages — 471 members — last activity May 20, 2026 06:42PM
This group began with a book called The Well-Educated Mind (TWEM) by Susan Wise Bauer, which is a wonderful guide to “The Great Books.” TWEM presents ...more

Ancient & Medieval Historical Fiction — 6198 members — last activity Jul 26, 2026 08:49AM
The focus of this group is historical fiction set in Ancient and Medieval eras(with some post Medieval), in any geographical location. Preference is g ...more