6 Quotes & Sayings By Mary Pope Osborne

Mary Pope Osborne is the author of more than thirty books for children and young adults. She received the Newbery Honor for Little House in the Big Woods and the National Book Award for The Magic Tree House: The Complete Collection. Her popular series about Amelia Bedelia include: Amelia Bedelia's First Day, Amelia Bedelia Goes to School, Amelia Bedelia Takes a Job, and Amelia Bedelia Takes a Holiday.

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Charles is going to be fine, " said Annie. "Yep, " said Jack with a smile. "He never even knew that it was us who helped him." "That's the best way to help someone, I think, " said Annie. "Why?" asked Jack. "Then you know you're not helping them just to get a lot of credit, " said Annie. "You're helping because it's the right thing to do. Mary Pope Osborne
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I have to keep facing the darkness. If I stand tall and face the thing I fear, I have a chance to conquer it. If I just keep dodging and hiding it will conquer me. Mary Pope Osborne
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Oh, man, " said Jack. "Everyone was nice to us when we looked rich. Now it feels like the whole world's against us. Mary Pope Osborne
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I get ideas from my own personal experiences, from my imagination, and from my research and from old stories. Mary Pope Osborne
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I love using my imagination. I love writing about animals. Mary Pope Osborne