Polly Horvath
Polly Horvath is an acclaimed Canadian author known for her captivating children's and young adult fiction. Her works, often infused with whimsical and imaginative elements, have garnered numerous awards, including a Newbery Honor and the National Book Award. With a distinctive voice and a knack for storytelling, Horvath explores themes of family, adventure, and self-discovery, captivating readers worldwide with her richly drawn characters and engaging narratives.
Book summaries for books written by Polly Horvath
Quotes
You can't get a garden by just wishing for one.
But I knew that good things sometimes happen the way bad things do—slowly, a little at a time.
You can't always predict what's going to happen in life.
I liked the idea that we were all just little specks in the universe.
Liking things that are bad for you is a part of life.
When life hands you lemons, you make lemonade.
Sometimes you have to take a break from being a good person and just be a person.
I think hope is like a lottery. You can't win unless you buy a ticket.
The only thing you can do when things go against you is to keep on going.
You can't go forward if you keep looking back.
You can't change the world by hiding in your room.
Sometimes it's okay to be angry. It's better than being sad all the time.