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Indian families stick together like Gorilla Glue, the strongest adhesive in the world. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

A trench appeared in the goddess’s path, causing her horses to balk. Blood of Olympus

He says he can construct cannons, catapults, and other machines of war. The Mona Lisa Vanishes

“Everyone thought of him as a quiet, industrious man who would do just about anything he could to help our project,” Hans Bethe said. Bomb

“Winky talked my father into it,” said Crouch, still in the same monotonous voice. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire

When I try to explain my theories about weather systems, or other remarkable phenomena of the universe, and Kat tells me to shut up, it’s Mum who tells Kat not to be rude. The London Eye Mystery

I kicked off my sneakers and reclined on my bed, trying to keep the bowl of ice cream from tipping over. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora

My mom's voice rings in my head.
Things happen for a reason, Tasha.
I don't believe that sentiment, but still, there has to be a logical explanation for the horribleness of this day. The Sun Is Also a Star

Koalas, which subsist exclusively on eucalyptus leaves, happily munched their way into new territories. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

The strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries looked so fresh, the vibrant colors popped off the page. From the Desk of Zoe Washington