Julia Elkins

“The end of the branch," said Avon, mostly to himself. "The beginning of the sky," said Edward, mostly to himself. "Which is it?" asked Avon. "The beginning or the end?" "I should think," said Edward, "it depends on what there's more of, the tree or the sky...”
― Avi, The End of the Beginning: Being the Adventures of a Small Snail and an Even Smaller Ant

“A loving heart hesitates to acknowledge the cloud that might shadow its joy. While that hesitation cannot banish the cloud, neither does it create the shadow”
― Alicia Petersen, A Sparrow Alone

“I do think we are extraordinarily clever. It quite frightens me sometimes.”
― Agatha Christie, Partners in Crime

“Then go out and seek some adventures," said the newt. "I don't know how," Avon said. "Remember, lad," said the newt, "if it's going to be tomorrow, it might as well be today. And if it's today, it could have been yesterday. If it were yesterday, then you're over and done with it, and can write your own book. Think about that.”
― Avi, The End of the Beginning: Being the Adventures of a Small Snail