The House in the Cerulean Sea (Cerulean Chronicles, #1)

by T.J. Klune

“Sometimes,” Mr. Parnassus said, “our prejudices color our thoughts when we least expect them to. If we can recognize that, and learn from it, we can become better people.

“The world is a weird and wonderful place. Why must we try and explain it all away? For our personal satisfaction?”

“Bravery is a virtue,” Arthur said. “In the face of adversity, it separates the strong from the weak.”

“A home isn’t always the house we live in. It’s also the people we choose to surround ourselves with. You may not live on the island, but you can’t tell me it’s not your home. Your bubble, Mr. Baker. It’s been popped. Why would you allow it to grow around you again?”