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Speaking Up for Each Other: A Collection of Short Stories for Tweens and Middle Grade Readers QUOTES

Speaking Up for Each Other: A Collection of Short Stories for Tweens and Middle Grade Readers QUOTES

1 " There can’t possibly be anything more beautiful than Seaside Beach at sunset. "

― , Speaking Up for Each Other: A Collection of Short Stories for Tweens and Middle Grade Readers

2 " Happiness is odd
Found in mysterious places
Where you least expect it
Like a glowing penny on the floor
Not everyone can find it
And sometimes you lose it
 
Some find it in small things
Others see it in large things
If you cling to it
You’ll make it through
Because
Happiness is odd "

― , Speaking Up for Each Other: A Collection of Short Stories for Tweens and Middle Grade Readers

3 " I feel as though I can chew up nails and spit out a barbed wire fence. "

― , Speaking Up for Each Other: A Collection of Short Stories for Tweens and Middle Grade Readers

4 " My bones always crack. Sometimes, I like to imagine that one day, my back will split open, and beautiful wings will emerge. "

― , Speaking Up for Each Other: A Collection of Short Stories for Tweens and Middle Grade Readers

5 " When a girl turns fourteen, she changes. She gets acne, or she is not supremely skinny. She is not beautiful anymore. "

― , Speaking Up for Each Other: A Collection of Short Stories for Tweens and Middle Grade Readers

6 " He hesitated, all rational thoughts drowning in the seas of her azure eyes. "

― , Speaking Up for Each Other: A Collection of Short Stories for Tweens and Middle Grade Readers

7 " A herd of gods tripped over themselves running after her. "

― , Speaking Up for Each Other: A Collection of Short Stories for Tweens and Middle Grade Readers

8 " Marry me!” The words quaked from deep within the sepulchre of his rib cage. He could hear sweet songs shoot and soar from his soul. The angels sighed and rejoiced. "

― , Speaking Up for Each Other: A Collection of Short Stories for Tweens and Middle Grade Readers

9 " Their eyes locked for a single moment, and Nick felt his heart jackhammering violently in his chest like it wanted to crack his rib cage open. "

― , Speaking Up for Each Other: A Collection of Short Stories for Tweens and Middle Grade Readers

10 " You miss all the shots you don’t take. True love will appear in your life…if you are brave enough to chase it. "

― , Speaking Up for Each Other: A Collection of Short Stories for Tweens and Middle Grade Readers

11 " You never know how much you truly appreciate sleep until it’s snatched away from you. "

― , Speaking Up for Each Other: A Collection of Short Stories for Tweens and Middle Grade Readers

12 " Mom once said that with kindness, you’re able to fix almost anything. "

― , Speaking Up for Each Other: A Collection of Short Stories for Tweens and Middle Grade Readers

13 " Most people think coffee is what wakes you up in the morning. I believe it’s actually brushing your teeth with hand lotion instead of toothpaste. "

― , Speaking Up for Each Other: A Collection of Short Stories for Tweens and Middle Grade Readers

14 " Pirates are humans. Just misunderstood humans. "

― , Speaking Up for Each Other: A Collection of Short Stories for Tweens and Middle Grade Readers

15 " They’d apparently decided to end a dedicated, seven-year relationship over honey walnut shrimp. "

― , Speaking Up for Each Other: A Collection of Short Stories for Tweens and Middle Grade Readers