Jawbreaker Quotes

“My customers at the diner order it that way all the time; I bet you’ll like it.” I glance at the extras board. It still has a big fat red zero in the middle of it. But that doesn’t matter as much when I get to save my lunch money. It’s my secret stash. It makes me feel secure. How am I supposed to save if I’m taking lunch to school now? “But why?” I swallow hard. “Can I get the money from Dad instead?” “Do not ask your father for extra money. Every dime we make has to go toward expenses. And we spoke with a financial adviser,” she says with a shrug, like I know what a financial adviser is. “We’re taking a look at the bills in the house. It’s cheaper to make lunch at home instead of buying it every day, so that’s what we’ll do. And besides, it’s healthier.” She opens the bag to show me what’s inside. “There’re grapes and goldfish crackers, too.” “Oh, goody!” I say. “How lucky am I?” “Excuse me?” Her head snaps up. “Watch it, little girl,” she says. “You are lucky. Do you know”
― Christina Wyman, Jawbreaker

“the”
― Christina Wyman, Jawbreaker

“Sounds good”
― Christina Wyman, Jawbreaker

“Shrynn’s”
― Christina Wyman, Jawbreaker

“but”
― Christina Wyman, Jawbreaker

“I know they’re about to start fighting because that’s, like, their favorite hobby these days.”
― Christina Wyman, Jawbreaker

“I’m grounded for having feelings. Whenever Mom’s angry, she takes away everything I love the most.”
― Christina Wyman, Jawbreaker