Not that I lack
Not that I lack confidence in the outcome, Ferrin said, but would you consider entrusting the piece of my neck to somebody who is not about to confront one of the most deadly beings in the world? Brandon Mull
Brandon Mull
Might not hurt you
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. Brandon Mull
Seth put his ear
Seth put his ear against the door. I can’t hear anything. There are probably ten of them patiently waiting on the far side, ready to pounce. Brownies are shrimps. All I’d need are some heavy boots, a pair of shin guards, and a weed whacker. The image made Kendra giggle. Brandon Mull
Not kill us, Pigeon
Not kill us, Pigeon corrected. She was mainly just trying to turn us into mindless slaves. Brandon Mull
A gunshot rang out,
A gunshot rang out, blasting a hole in the door. A crossbow quarrel zinged through the hole and stuck quivering into the opposite wall. Seth heard the rocking horse clattering down the staircase, the twang of bowstrings, and the overlapping beat of several other projectiles thudding against the door. That was awesome, Seth told Kendra. … Read more
Don’t let the brownies
Don’t let the brownies bite. Brandon Mull
What’s the dog called? Jason
What’s the dog called?Jason asked. Feraclestinius Androbrelium Pathershin the Seventh. No, I meant his entire name. Brandon Mull
What has three heads,
What has three heads, six arms, and half a brain? Three asked. One and Two answered in unison. Nate Sutter. Brandon Mull
Can’t you home school
Can’t you home school me? Nate pleaded. You would never do any work. (Nate’s mom) Sounds perfect! Brandon Mull
And you came back
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 … Read more