Julia Elkins

“What an inspiring song," said Avon. "One of the better things about it," Edward pointed out, "is the fact that it can be sung from either end. I sing it from the beginning, and my father sings it from the end." "Can it be sung from the middle?" "Absolutely," said Edward. "That's how my mother always does it. As you can see, we are a family of individuals." "Ah, but at least you're all singing the same song," said Avon.”
― Avi, The End of the Beginning: Being the Adventures of a Small Snail