Kate De Goldi is a renowned New Zealand author celebrated for her insightful children's and young adult fiction. Her engaging storytelling often explores complex themes with warmth and humor. De Goldi's notable works include "The 10 PM Question" and "The ACB with Honora Lee," both of which have received critical acclaim. She is recognized for her ability to capture the subtleties of human relationships and the intricacies of growing up.
Sometimes you have to feel bad to feel good.
Worrying is like being in a rocking chair. It gives you something to do but it doesn't get you anywhere.
We're all a bit weird. And life is a little weird. And when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall into mutually satisfying weirdness—and call it love—true love.
There's no harm in a bit of thinking.
Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.
People who are scared have to look out for each other.
Sometimes you just have to let someone love you.
The world is full of interesting people, if you take the time to look.
When you're small, the world is big and strange.
The thing about secrets is that they give you the power to make people do what you want.
Sometimes it's good to pretend you're happy.
Life is full of surprises, and they're not always good ones.