The Last Kids on Earth and the Midnight Blade Quotes

“It’s gross and weird,” Quint admits. “But there’s free Oreo crumble!”
― Max Brallier, Last Kids on Earth and the Midnight Blade

“Back in town, I can’t contain my excitement! We’re throwing a real-life Battle Royale right here in Wakefield! Skaelka yells, “YES! Combat! Finally!” Before I can explain the rules, there’s a CLANG. And then another. The sound of real weapons. At the first mention of battle, the monsters are unsheathing interdimensional swords and brushing off monstrous maces!”
― Max Brallier, The Last Kids on Earth and the Midnight Blade

“The wheel is only for looking cool,” she replies. “But the pedals give us speed!” I glance down – it’s like something from The Flintstones. Skaelka stomps her foot on the pedal, pushing it down into the creature’s fleshy back. The Carapace YELPS and speeds forward . . . “Well, that works,” June says. Up ahead, Thrull is watching. He scowls and swings his war hammer, bringing it crashing into a huge honky-tonk hamburgers sign and – SMASH! It pounds the promenade, metal shattering, giant plastic burger exploding! “We’re gonna hit it!” I shout, but Skaelka jerks the gear shift, stomps the gas pedal, and –”
― Max Brallier, Last Kids on Earth and the Midnight Blade

“Jack,”
― Max Brallier, The Last Kids on Earth and the Midnight Blade

“My friends come closer, but I take a hesitant step back. “Guys, please,” I say, throwing up my hand, all dramatic. “I have changed . . . I . . . I am different now. I am no longer the Jack you know. I am . . . more.” I hoist the blade over my head. “I must go now,” I say. My face is sombre. “I must learn the limits of these powers. It is my quest – my quest alone. And where I go, you cannot follow.” June’s mouth hangs open. Quint is frozen. Dirk is quiet. I hang my head for a moment, and when I lift it up again –”
― Max Brallier, Last Kids on Earth and the Midnight Blade