Raids and Rescues Quotes

“I smell armpit,” Ella said. “’Fess up—who stinks?” A few of the Specters chuckled. “Richie?” Ella asked. Richie said, “You know . . . it’s nice not to look at her, but can’t we do something about her voice?”
― Bryan Chick, Raids and Rescues

“DeGraff, the Shadowist, backed away from the portal to the City of Species, something of a smile on what remained of his face. He turned and moved deeper into the Creepy Critters sector of the Secret Zoo, the thing-that-had-once-been-a-bear walking beside him. Seconds ago, the animal had delivered a note to Mr. Darby—a note with a very simple message: I’m back, old friend.”
― Bryan Chick, Raids and Rescues

“Mr. Darby considered this. “I sometimes forget how curious and perceptive the four of you are.” A chickadee jumped out of the bushes and landed on the old man’s shoulder. Mr. Darby politely brushed it off, then turned and headed down the breezeway, saying, “Let’s find a spot protected from curious eyes, yes?” The scouts followed him down the brick path and stepped into one of the small buildings. Mr. Darby waited to speak until the door fell closed behind them. “If Blizzard and Little Bighorn disappear from the Waterford Zoo, there certainly needs to be a good reason. Our Constructor—our fake protestor—will provide that reason. We hope people will believe”
― Bryan Chick, Raids and Rescues