The Weeping Tide Quotes

“You’ll have the advantage, because I’m an Elsie?” Barclay finished for him and smirked. “Is it that hard for you to win otherwise? That’s just sad.”
― Amanda Foody, The Weeping Tide

“Tadg bonded with a toad,” Barclay told her. And he couldn’t help it—he snickered. Tadg shot him a furious look. “I did not—”
― Amanda Foody, The Weeping Tide

“Tadg—Tadg,” Barclay huffed. “It’s the middle of the night. You can’t just barge into Runa’s room and ask if she murdered somebody.”
― Amanda Foody, The Weeping Tide

“Are we dead?” Viola asked, panting. “If I could move right now,” Tadg answered, “Barclay would be.”
― Amanda Foody, The Weeping Tide

“He turned to Root and burst out laughing. “You look ridiculous.” Root huffed. His drenched fur hung down like a mop.”
― Amanda Foody, The Weeping Tide

“You bonded with it?” Barclay asked. “Why would you do that?” “I didn’t mean to! You think I’d want a weird toad that—” “Croak!” At that, the toad appeared on Tadg’s shoulder, though Barclay guessed Tadg hadn’t meant to summon it. Tadg screamed and fell into the puddle, soaking his clothes.”
― Amanda Foody, The Weeping Tide

“STONETOAD (ENTRY BY TADG MURDOCK) WILDERLAND: THE SEA CLASS: ??? AN UGLY, WARTY TOAD WITH A GEMSTONE IN ITS FOREHEAD. PEES SECRETES POISON. DOES NOT RESPECT AUTHORITY.”
― Amanda Foody, The Weeping Tide

“We’re staying here?” Viola said, sounding disappointed. “I’m not sure I can drink any more milk.”
― Amanda Foody, The Weeping Tide

“I thought she’d throw you from the lighthouse tower when you joked about her apron!” Hasu told Tadg, sounding impressed.”
― Amanda Foody, The Weeping Tide

“An hour later, Barclay offered Yasha a wooden bucket while Yasha puked off the starboard rail of the Bewlah.”
― Amanda Foody, The Weeping Tide

“Runa won’t let me get rid of him in case he’s a major discovery or something. Like he’s a trophy.” He pointed his spoon at the toad Beast. “You are the worst trophy.” The Beast croaked in response. “Then you should name him!” Cecily said eagerly. “I like Toadles.” “There’s no way I’m naming him Toadles,” Tadg said. “I should name him Yuckywart. Or Dungfart.” “Oh, you’re no fun,” Hasu whined. “You don’t deserve Toadles.” At that, Toadles leapt out of the cream across the table, making the bowl topple over and spill.”
― Amanda Foody, The Weeping Tide

“Nothing said good riddance like torches and pitchforks.”
― Amanda Foody, The Weeping Tide

“Nice apron,” Tadg joked. “I like the polka dots.”
― Amanda Foody, The Weeping Tide

“Stop!” Barclay shouted, shoving himself between them. Barclay didn’t blame Viola for yelling at Tadg—Tadg definitely deserved it. And just because Tadg had acted nice to Barclay earlier that evening didn’t change the fact that he was grumpy, arrogant, and rude the rest of the time.”
― Amanda Foody, The Weeping Tide

“I think Toadles is worried that we’re onto him,” Barclay said. “Oh, we’re onto him, all right. We know all about his evil plans.” Tadg poked the stone in the center of Toadles’s forehead. “Do you have any power at all? Or do you just keep it all hidden on purpose?” Toadles didn’t so much as blink.”
― Amanda Foody, The Weeping Tide

“Tadg lifted the Oystix toward his face and kissed it right on its crevice. Hasu slapped her hands to her mouth, scandalized. Barclay and Shazi both let out roars of laughter. A long, phlegmy tongue slipped out between the cracks of the Oystix shell—like it was licking its lips. Then it popped open, revealing… “Muskrats,” Cecily cursed. “It’s empty.”
― Amanda Foody, The Weeping Tide

“Hasu dug up his kritter pouch from the sand, and Edwyn played tug of war with an anemone for Barclay’s spare trousers.”
― Amanda Foody, The Weeping Tide

“You remember that night Tadg woke up and Toadles was on his face?” Yasha said. “Tadg screamed so loud that Ansley came to check on us,” Barclay said, remembering fondly. “I didn’t know your voice could go that high, Tadg.”
― Amanda Foody, The Weeping Tide

“It’s just one mistake,” Barclay said, trying to calm himself. “I can still do this.” Root barked in agreement, and so Barclay tried again. And again and again and again. The final time, the cap hovered for a moment, then it jolted and smacked Barclay in the face. He groaned. “I don’t get it! There’s no way to keep it still. That is the whole point of wind. It’s never still!” Root barked again, and Barclay narrowed his eyes. “I’m beginning to think you’re no help at all. You’re just agreeing with everything I say.” This time, Root stood on his hind legs and rested his paws against Barclay’s chest. Then he looked at Barclay expectantly, his mouth open and tongue flopped out. Barclay sighed. “You just want to play. But I can’t right now. If I don’t figure this out…”
― Amanda Foody, The Weeping Tide

“Root barked in agreement, and so Barclay tried again. And again and again and again. The final time, the cap hovered for a moment, then it jolted and smacked Barclay in the face. He groaned. “I don’t get it! There’s no way to keep it still. That is the whole point of wind. It’s never still!” Root barked again, and Barclay narrowed his eyes. “I’m beginning to think you’re no help at all. You’re just agreeing with everything I say.” This time, Root stood on his hind legs and rested his paws against Barclay’s chest. Then he looked at Barclay expectantly, his mouth open and tongue flopped out.”
― Amanda Foody, The Weeping Tide

“It’s a skull!” Cecily yelled gleefully. “It’s not a skull! It’s a box!” Hasu called.”
― Amanda Foody, The Weeping Tide

“Cecily groaned. “I’m bored. I’m going to find myself a skull.” Then she scampered farther into the bog.”
― Amanda Foody, The Weeping Tide

“That’s a happy noise?” Hasu asked. “He sounds like he wants to kill us!” “Oh, he does. But I keep reminding him that killing people is rude.” “Maybe he gets his rudeness from you,” Viola muttered.”
― Amanda Foody, The Weeping Tide

“Tadg groaned at the noise and rolled over to face the wall. Yasha glanced at Barclay. “Is he always like that?”
― Amanda Foody, The Weeping Tide

“Tadg,” Runa said next. “You can—” “Why should I have to train?” he demanded. “I’m already the strongest one here.” Runa raised her eyebrows. “Funny. I thought I was the strongest one here.” This made Tadg cross his arms—and Barclay snort. Obviously Runa was right.”
― Amanda Foody, The Weeping Tide

“There once was a boy with blond curls Who couldn’t sail without needing to hurl. Without a latrine, His face had gone green, But a bucket he might give a whirl.”
― Amanda Foody, The Weeping Tide

“The good news,” said Runa, “is that we’ve found someone willing to take us to Munsey.” “The bad news,” Tadg grunted, “is that his brain’s leakier than these boats.”
― Amanda Foody, The Weeping Tide

“Do you know Sea-speak? This one”—Runa frowned at Tadg—“isn’t much of a charmer.” Tadg scowled. “Only enough to order a drink, I’m afraid,” Edwyn responded. “That’ll do,” Runa grumbled, dragging Tadg by the sleeve of his sweater and motioning for Edwyn to follow.”
― Amanda Foody, The Weeping Tide

“I don’t know what you’re saying!” he said,”
― Amanda Foody, The Weeping Tide

“Days?” Barclay repeated. Viola’s giggles dissolved into laughter, and even Yasha cracked a smile.”
― Amanda Foody, The Weeping Tide