84 Quotes by Kenneth Oppel

When I'd written my 'Silverwing' series - I'd imbued the bats with full human awareness and vocabulary.

Realistically, the chance of any book becoming a film is slim.

Here's all I know: that the world is uncontrollable. Chaos reigns. That anything and everything might be possible. I won't subscribe to any rational system again. Nothing will bind me.

I prefer the word aviatrix. It has more zing to it." "It's very zingy," I agreed.

You've no fear of heights," puffed the girl. "None," I said. "I've heard that about you.

I raised my hands, trying to shush her. "Don't shush me," she said, eyes blazing. "I hate being shushed.

I could not help staring back, for they made quite a contrast: Kate's pale skin and elegant purple suit, Nadira's dusky skin and exotic fiery sari. "Do we clash?" Nadira said dryly. "We certainly do," said Kate. "Would you like me to move?" "Don't trouble yourself.

If anyone comes near you, just scream and run.

You two were in a cave together?’ said Miss Simpkins in horror. ‘Yes,’ said Kate, ‘and it was very, very dark.