I want my room to smell just like this." Iggy inhaled deeply as the scents flame-broiled burgers and hot french fries wafted around us. 'it would be ….

I never read detective novels. I started out in graduate school writing a more serious book. Right around that time I read 'The Day of the Jackal' an….

Every once in a while, I'll have a 'Do you know who I am?' moment, at least in my head. I hate that..

I don't believe in lecturing people. It's much more effective to present reading as a fun, rewarding pastime..

He [Iggy] started reaching for things around the table, and his hand landed on Total. “You’re black.” “I prefer canine-American,” said Total..

I fell into a deep sleep tucked in that little cocoon, a deeper sleep than I might of had in years. Right up until someone kicked me and said "Gotcha!.

Oh no! Don't drag us away from Antartica and take us to the playground of the rich and famous! Not that briar patch! -Max.

Gazzy: "What does that mean?" (points to metal plaque warning to stay off the third rail that said Stay off the third rail!) Fang: "It means the thir….

I'm going to introduce BookShots, which are these under-150-page books that I'm launching, and they're under $5. They just launched in Australia. I a….

Why, the little Voice inside my head, of course. You mean you don't have one? I did..

When I write I pretend I'm telling a story to someone in the room and I don't want them to get up until I'm finished..

Fang snorted in disbelief. "On one hand, we have a mythical nice family that wants to adopt me. On the other, we have a gang of insane scientists des….

A guy who hates his job isn't going to be too charming at home..

There are terrific models for success with reluctant readers, but many school systems and state governments need to set aside their 'not invented her….

You can call me Agent Mickelson,' he told me with a smile. 'What about you? Is Max short for something? Maxine?' 'No, Dean. It's just Max..

I'm not Stubborn; I'm right!.

If the White House could do more to tell parents that getting children reading is their business too, we'd see a big difference. Hollywood and the NB….

"So you have your price."... "Your soul for a cookie.".

Now, Max, I think we both know your parents aren't missionaries." I opened my eyes wide. "No? Well, for God's sake, don't tell them. They'd be crushe….

I don't know about the rest of you who have little voices, but something about mine made me feel completely compelled to listen to it..

Bombs are good. I love bombs."--Iggy.