Hilary McKay

Quotes

• “Rose had the sort of eyes that manage perfectly well with things close by, but entirely blur out things far away. Becaus...”
• “For Saffron," it said in shaky old writing on the damaged base, and on the other side, "Saffy's angel."Saffron, picking ...”
• “Saffy could tell by the feel of the darkness that Caddy was awake. She said, "Caddy, how far back can you remember?""Oh,...”
• “He's an artist in London. We don't see him much."Tom gave him one of his quick, considering glances and asked, "Doesn't ...”
• “She had to go," said Rose."It was because of her angel," said Indigo."And because of Granddad," added Caddy."And because...”
• “Make a wish," said Indigo.Rose made a wish and then asked, "Why?""That's what I always do. Wish on the moving ones.""Doe...”
• “I always say a little prayer when I put cakes in the oven,” remarked Eve, as she stopped to kiss Rose good-bye.“What do ...”
• “I can only drive slowly.""That's all right.""And I can only do left turns."Rose ran downstairs, grabbed a road atlas, an...”
• “Darling Daddy,This is Rose.The shed needs new wires now it has blown up.Caddy is bringing home rock-bottom boyfriends to...”
• “She'll soon forget.""Caddy," said Saffron impatiently, "she is headmistress of the private school! She's probably never ...”
• “Very helpful, I must say. Look at them in the eye and shout, and they understand every word..." (Mr. Warbeck in Sienna, ...”
• “Oh, Micheal darling!""Don't call me darling, I'm a driving instructor!”