There's no way to explain to a child that the line between good and ev…

Jodi Picoult
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There's no way to explain to a child that the line between good and evil isn't nearly as black and white as a fairy tale would lead you to believe. That an ordinary person can turn into a villain, under the right circumstances. That sometimes we dragon slayers do things we aren't proud of. ✨ House Rules. Book by Jodi Picoult, March 2, 2010.
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