Quotes by : Hilary McKay

He had a charm about him sometimes, a warmth that was irresistible, like sunshine. He planted Saffy triumphantly....

Very helpful, I must say. Look at them in the eye and shout, and they understand every word..." (Mr.....

There are all sorts of families," Tom's grandmother had remarked, and over the following few weeks Tom....

For Saffron," it said in shaky old writing on the damaged base, and on the other side, "Saffy's angel."Saffron,....

Even Dad likes it," said Caddy, and her father agreed that he did. In a way. Being a broad-minded, tolerant,....

He's an artist in London. We don't see him much."Tom gave him one of his quick, considering glances and....

Oh, Caddy," said Saffron miserably."I know. It's awful. But I'm going. We all should.""It will be so....

She'll soon forget.""Caddy," said Saffron impatiently, "she is headmistress of the private school! She's....

They arrived home again to a most peculiar sight. The small garden at the front of the Banana House had....

Darling Daddy,This is Rose.The shed needs new wires now it has blown up.Caddy is bringing home rock-bottom....