The Boy on the Porch Quotes

“Your name makes a statement about you. It describes not only who you are but who you might be.”
― Sharon Creech, The Boy on the Porch

“On their way home, John said, “Marta, that’s a long way to go so that Jacob can have a friend.” “Shh,” Marta said. “Ears.” “What?” “We all have ears. Everyone in this car can hear, John.” “Well, of course we all have ears. Oh.”
― Sharon Creech, The Boy On The Porch