Somewhere Beyond the Sea (Cerulean Chronicles, #2)

by T.J. Klune

It’s understood that one should never strike a pet such as a dog because it’s cruel, but when it comes to children, we’re supposed to think that it’s for their own good and they’ll turn out just fine?”

“Can I say something now?” Chauncey demanded. “I’ve been politely waiting my turn.” “Go ahead,” Arthur said. “Hi!” Chauncey said, waving a tentacle at David. Then he said, “That’s it. You may continue.” “That is Chauncey,” Linus told David. “He’s a bellhop, one of the best there is.” “Hi, Chauncey,” David mumbled. “He knows my name,” Chauncey whispered excitedly.

I love Chauncey with all my heart

Zoe whispered, “I’d forgotten how much of a bitch you can be when you put your mind to it.” Arthur kissed her hair. “What a lovely thing to say.”