Kristy and the Missing Child Quotes

“walked to the stage, feeling like I was dreaming. I took the plaque from Alan, and stood there while everybody clapped. “Thank you,” I said, finally. “This means a lot. But it’s not just mine — I have to share it with everybody who helped with the search. Thanks to them — and especially to a boy named Matt Braddock — Jake is home safe.” I wiped my eyes and smiled. I guess Mary Anne’s not the only one who loves a happy ending.”
― Ann M. Martin, Kristy and the Missing Child

“for three hours. And when am I supposed to add the fruit?” She shook her head. “I’m sorry,” she said again. “I know this home-ec stuff is nothing compared to Jake being lost. But if I don’t pass this course …”
― Ann M. Martin, Kristy and the Missing Child

“it!” I chased after him and jumped into a huge puddle, sending the spray all over him. “Why, you little …” he said, grinning. His face was wet all over, and he looked, all of a sudden, like a ten-year-old kid. He ran to me then and put his hand on my shoulder. His face came nearer to mine. Oh my lord! Was he going to —”
― Ann M. Martin, Kristy and the Missing Child

“the good thing is that their parents are acting like civilized human beings while they go about dissolving their marriage.”
― Ann M. Martin, Kristy and the Missing Child