Brandon Mull is an American author who wrote the children's fantasy series, Fablehaven, as well as The Candy Shop War, the Beyonders trilogy, and the Five Kingdoms series.
Running toward danger is foolhardy. . . . But so is closing your eyes to it. Many perils become less dangerous once you understand their potential hazards.
All boys belong in insane asylums.
Faith isn't knowledge, Rachel. Faith is a tool. Faith keeps us going until we get the knowledge. Faith keeps us striving until we reach the consequences of our most important decisions.
So many misconceptions surround the notion of heroism. Far too many categorize a hero as a champion on the battlefield, a commander of legions, a master of rare talent or ability. Granted, there have been heroes who fit those descriptions. But many men of great evil as well. Heed me. A hero sacrifices for the greater good. A hero is true to his or her conscience. In short, heroism means doing the right thing regardless of the consequences. Although any person could fit that description, very few do. Choose this day to be one of them. " (Beyonders - A World Without Heroes)
There are no insect eggs in my food. ” Mrs. White reiterated. You should use that in your advertising,” Nate suggested.
Sometimes the most preposterous lies are the most believable.
It was one thing to snuggle a little when the world seemed about to end, and quite another to explain to her parents that she wanted to date an ancient magical horse.
Say no to death pies. Another good motto.
The society killed Kendra. ". . . Don't mention it to Verl. He might dive into a chasm.
For each of us destiny is a blend of potential, circumstances, and choices.
break the rules pay the price
I don't know how you're standing here. Yet you haven't broken. Not where it matters. Having come this far, I'm not sure you can be broken.
The love of reading can be contagious.
Seth trotted over to Kendra. Bringing good luck as usual It was a weak pass okay
What's the dog called?"Jason asked. "Feraclestinius Androbrelium Pathershin the Seventh. " "No, I meant his entire name.
i hate how my past actions keep messing up my future choices" Seth Sorson aka " fablehaven " (my son's quote)
An occasional foray into negative emotions makes feeling normal that much sweeter.
Can't you home school me?" Nate pleaded. "You would never do any work. " (Nate's mom) "Sounds perfect!
Might not hurt you to pick up a book, just as an experiment. " Whatever. I looked up the definition for 'nerd' in the dictionary. Know what it said?" "I bet you'll tell me. " " 'If you're reading this, you are one. ' " You're a riot.
And you came back to Lyrian?" Galloran said in disbelief. "Believe it or not, I came through the same hippopotamus that brought me here the first time. Jumped into the tank on purpose. I wanted to keep others from wasting their time pursuing the Word. And I couldn't ditch Rachel. " Galloran smiled. "Truly, you are possessed by that species of madness that begets heroism.