Armed soldiers approached and grabbed him so they could force him to serve in the army. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

Her husband grabs her by the armpits, lifting her off the tiger and dragging her into the big top. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

There’s a smattering of claps and cheers as people rush off to grab their tools of protest. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z

His hand came out and he grabs the muzzle and points it at him again. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

"Hermes will have their EVA specialist, Dr. Chris Beck, suited up and ready the whole time. If necessary, he will literally grab the probe with his hands and drag it to the docking port." The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

He fumbled in his shirt and grabbed his dog tags, hanging on a chain around his neck. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z

Connor opened the giant commercial fridge and grabbed two thin cuts of steak. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

As soon as I took a step toward him to grab it, he slipped it back in his shirt pocket, shook his head, and cracked a joke. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

Then he saunters right across it before I can grab him. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

I grabbed it and sat back at the kitchen table. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Williams fell backward with her arms grabbing empty air. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z

I think I have time to grab a little sleep before I go on. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

I grabbed Lucy’s hand and dragged her out to the center of the dance floor. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z

She grabbed, held on, and began again to inch her legs up. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

He dropped the money and grabbed her hair with both hands. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z

As Max is lifted off the ground and transferred onto a stretcher, no one sees me plant one foot on a fire hydrant and grab the horse's reins. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

I pulled my hands off the table before she could grab hold of them. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

“Oh, I’m terribly sorry, Pip!” she says, grabbing him by the shoulders and shoving him, sputtering and yelping, toward the door. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

I grabbed my backpack and board and made for the front door. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

I beamed and grabbed the scoop from her. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

I dropped my book bag and jacket on the sofa and went into the kitchen to grab a snack. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

He spied a small container of hand sanitizer sitting on the right side of the desk and grabbed it. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

We grabbed a picnic table at the edge of the eating area. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

Because we have no such food culture in America, almost every question about eating is up for grabs. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z

Seth grabbed the door to the hatch, but it would not open. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z

He pecked violently at the Sleeper’s coils until they shuddered, loosening just enough to let Aru grab the golden ball from her pocket. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

Arrows and rocks bounced harmlessly off its hide as it lumbered toward Piper and Jason, grabbed them with its front claws, and vaulted into the air. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

Without thinking I grabbed the harpoon in the middle like I was a javelin thrower. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

I moved toward the door, grabbing the front of her sweatshirt to all but drag her out of the RV. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

He grabbed the lion’s head and knocked much louder. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z

I grabbed the knob and swung open the door. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

I tried to grab the pot with my hand and I burned it real bad. Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Can you run into PJ’s and grab us a couple of Cokes?” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

As for why the three Keeley brothers were running around their neighborhood on a Sunday afternoon like crazed lunatics, grabbing all sorts of wacky stuff, well, it was their mother’s fault. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z

Tara grabs the umbrella and holds it over herself and their mother as they, too, hurry to shelter. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

The voice comes at the same time the vice principal grabs my elbow. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z

I try to grab her other hand, but she places it behind her back like I got a contagious disease. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

Making sure no one was watching, he grabbed a handful, as well as another bottle of milk. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z

He laughs as he grabs the chips and Gatorade and puts them on the counter. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

He’d grabbed the pencil tucked behind his ear and made a sweeping motion across the image. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

And though he knew better, he grabbed a package of pink and white marshmallows for the children. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z

Safer grabs it and stuffs it into his pocket. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

She grabbed a cheddar biscuit and put it on a small plate. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

They sat there just stunned—till all of a sudden Mama grabbed Mary Toy and they jumped up on their seats. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

He grabbed at the table but couldn’t hold it—all he did was tip it over and fall with a heavy splash beside it. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z

She grabs the phone from the wall, then bangs it back. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

The thought fills me, but I can still feel the darkness working its way up, through my fingers, trying to grab hold. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

At that point she grabbed his earlobes and pulled him closer still. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z

My mother got very upset She grabbed my shoulder and shook it “I told you not to go there, Phillip,” she said angrily. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

Twice a week at dusk, Padre Leo grabs a large black duffel bag and pedals his bike over a bridge that spans the Rio Grande into Laredo, Texas. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z

Delsa and I both grabbed for it, but Mami yanked it out of reach and crossed her arms, crushing it against her. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z

Pascagoula clangs her spoon on the bowl and I grab the receiver before she can. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

Enoch, the smallest of us, dove through first, followed by Emma, and before I could protest Bronwyn had grabbed me by the shoulders and tossed me out into the wet night. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

In fact, he landed perfectly, grabbing hold of the ledge with both hands and then pulling himself up until he was level with the window. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z

Nathaniel grabbed my hand and pulled me along until we found a break in the crowd. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Her eyes bug open when I grab my eighth slice. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z

I quickly trapped the hand on my chest with my forearm, grabbing on to the fingers. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

Then I grab Gram’s satchel and, clutching it for dear life, burst through the library door and out into the hall. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

We sat in silence as he washed my cut with soapy water and a washcloth, one hand grabbing the back of my ankle to raise my leg up. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Very soon there were whistles, then soldiers with red eyes and prominent guns jostling my shoulders, grabbing their crotches and shouting at me in languages I didn’t understand. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

"Take this-" Ralph felt a chunk of meat pushed against him and grabbed it. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z

He takes the upside-down sunglasses off the brim of Ben-Ben’s cap and then grabs the pair off Malik’s. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z

As I reach back to grab my satchel, I bump my desk, and my pencil rolls onto the floor. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

He’s at the window, grabbing at my hands. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z

“I really can’t talk until the family says it’s okay,” she said, then grabbed my hand and ran into the library. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

The first guard stepped forward, reaching out to grab Finn. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Tobias hands over his gun, hut when I reach behind me to take out my own concealed weapon, he grabs my hand, guiding it away from my hack. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

He grabbed a mesh basket by the door and threw in a Spanish Inquisition comic. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

Remember, move the gas can away from your kindling so you can grab it. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z

Mr. Pepperhorn’s security grabbed her wrists tightly, but when they reached Seven and Thorn, the Gran stopped. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z

In spite of the threat of a beating, hands reached out to grab for anything and everything. Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps 2001-03-01T00:00:00Z

“If the cub comes toward you, you might be able to grab her.” Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z

Every so often one of them came out and grabbed hot water from a big caldron in the fogón or poured a cup of coffee from the pot on the embers. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z

She grabbed her book and began to slide off her chair, but right before she was completely out of reach, Rishi grabbed her wrist. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

Then he grabbed me by the throat, spun me around, and threw me to the ground. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Justin Maloney, who is a boy who still moves his lips when he reads, kept trying to grab the rays’ tails. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

Jacob eagerly grabbed a rind of bread and went to dip it in the cheese—and then he reared back like he’d been slapped. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z

I grabbed the comb off the desk and used the corner of it to pick through my kitchen—the back of my neck—again. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z

The microwave beeps a few times when it’s done, and I take out the bowl, throw a few Ritz Crackers in, and grab a spoon. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z

I grab the safety bar above me and hold on for dear life. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z

I leaped off my bed and grabbed the newspaper out of Bucky’s hand. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

“Are you grabbing my arm?” she asked him. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

Spitting, the gray cat shot out of hiding, and when Flatnose tried to grab it the cat raked his ugly face with its claws. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

In her soft voice she spoke firmly to Matthew, who was trying to grab a toy from his sister. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

He grabs my hand and pulls me away from the wall. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

He grabbed hold of Buttercup again and hobbled up the mountain path and out of sight. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

I dig my feet into the corner of the floor and grab the armrest in order to keep stable. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z

“Barb, right? Let me give you my cell,” I hear her say as she opens her purse, grabbing her wallet from inside. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z

I grab a Butterfinger from the rack and place it next to my drink. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

Bird and lure would drop to the earth, I would run over, grab her jesses, and we would sit on the big boulder in the meadow while she ate. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

The cop grabbed a coat and walked toward us, and as he approached, I could see the blue veins through the translucent skin of his face. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z

He went to grab it from the ignition. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z

Every now and then I would grab the paling of one of the picket fences lining the street to steady myself against the wind. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then she grabbed the packet of crisps I’d been eating and scoffed the lot. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z

Now they were caught up together in a situation that was so awful, she had to grab her head to erase the bloody images from her mind. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

So I grab the bars and I use my left leg to power myself up. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

O’Dell said, and grabbed me under my armpits and tried to pull me to my feet. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

Rishi reached over, grabbed her hand, and pulled her into the darkened alley between a shuttered jewelry shop and clothing store. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

‘Oh, Leo . She really did burst into tears then. She grabbed him and hugged him, which was sweet until Frank started crying too and wrapped them both in his arms. That got a little weird. ‘ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

An old usherette came down the aisle and tried to grab the cutlass from him, but Ignatius wrestled with her, and she slid to the carpet. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

Tony grabbed him to keep from falling, causing his own crown to come tumbling off. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

I grabbed Delsa by one arm while Doña Zena took the other, and we struggled with her and Norma up the road. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z

I didn’t go out for inclusion classes all day—I wanted to study until the last minute—but as soon as the last bell rings, I grab Catherine’s arm. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

When the ref got to nine, he leaped up, grabbed Joey’s arm and raised it above their heads. Lawn Boy Returns 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Let’s grab dinner at Burger Heights. Does that work?” she asks, eyeing Isaac and Jasmine. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z

She took her bread, grabbed her little boy, and hurried over to the cashier. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

Now he grabs the heavy bag and heads to the door. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z

The entire time I felt an invisible hand about to grab my shoulder. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

I used the red ribbon from the chocolate box to grab the opossum’s droopy tail and dropped him in. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

June grabbed the backpack and Ivy’s hand before pulling her through the front door. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Seven grabbed her friend’s hand, and they ventured into the dark, drafty halls of the Goody Garlick Academy for Magic and hustled toward the potions room. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z

I go to my room and grab a few pairs of shorts and shirts and throw them into my backpack. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z

It tore away a chunk of stone, like a three-year-old grabbing a piece of cake, and hurled it inside. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

Then, just the way I’d taken that cookie, without understanding why, without thinking about the consequences, without any reason, I grabbed my mug and hurled it against the wall. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

Flipping it open, he grabbed a pencil from his bag and began to draw. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

He collected his change, grabbed the bag of cookie ingredients, and turned back toward me. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

Levi grabs the used wipe out of my hand. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Luna cried, grabbing cake by the handful, smearing multicolored icing across her face. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z

She took a sip of water, then grabbed my hand and took a bite out of my churro. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

Their raft surged forward, and he grabbed for balance as they accelerated. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z

Edward shook his head and grabbed a piece of her skirt in his fist, but she put him off. The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

The sheriff grabs Katherine, Bob and Bill taking that as a cue to raise their guns as well. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z

Odum rose from his seat, walked around the table, grabbing a fresh cigar as he went, and pulled up a chair in front of Brannon. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

She hopped off TOC's lap, turned around, grabbed her first-aid box, and started looking through it in vain for asthma meds. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z

Audrey grabbed a place mat off the counter and waved it at the dog, hitting him on the nose. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z

Meera abandoned spear and net, jumped up, and grabbed the branch above her head. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

“Here, grab the line and we’ll haul it in,” he said. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

With a disgruntled sigh, the captain grabbed a blanket from the nearby sofa and tossed it over her. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

Funny how in all of that chaos, Garrett was the only one who remembered to grab the most important thing. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

Criminology was still primitive: Emmett grabbed his gun, canvassed any witnesses to the crime, then mounted his horse and went in pursuit. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

I glimpsed him as he grabbed a branch and clung to it while I kept falling. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

On the last one, she grabbed Bits’s upraised hand, and she spun, her skirt twirling about her body. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

She grabbed two menus from a stack and handed them to Sherm, winking at him. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z

“Get out of my sight,” she snarled, and Tata grabbed me and dragged me into the kitchen. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z

And when I grab hold of my nuts, I want the manager to run over with the jock powder, cause I’m gonna have a powerful itch.” The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

Instead, Jimmy grabbed his wrist and yanked him toward the door. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

As soon as Uhmma stops the car, I grab my elephant and jump out. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z

He grabbed it by the corner and blew on the writing to preserve its perfection. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

He grabbed Luke by the arm and jerked him back a good three feet. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z

Quietly, he grabbed hold of his father’s hand and looked admiringly at his serious face. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

“No cause to grab a cab like that. It isn’t rush hour. I say, my good man, what do I owe you?” The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

She reached out a hand and grabbed a fistful of air, crowing, “I got one now!” The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

I open my nightstand drawer and grab a stack of photographs, the Wohlfahrt etudes and the music for my debut and put them in Papa's viola case. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

As Old Nan told the tale, he'd grabbed the crow in his fist and bitten its head off, so they named him Crowfood. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

The smaller the numbers of Indians, she said, the easier it is to regard the continent as empty, and hence up for grabs. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

The two of them went into the dusty little room and opened up all the boxes, grabbing a small stack of Maps from each one. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

I grabbed up a stick and threw it at him. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

I reach toward an empty pocket in his communication book with Seagull, but Jason grabs my arm to stop me. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then Grover and Thalia grabbed my legs, and I found extra strength. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

The platform immediately rose, and he grabbed hold of the side rope to steady himself. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

I passed Aaron’s father at his computer and grabbed a book off their shelf in the living room—Latin Roots. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z

“Think so,” the other answers, grabbing Sarah and steering her out. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

I grab the hat and he grins as I put it on his head. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

Sure enough, at breakfast, Mama made oatmeal with spoonfuls of her scuppernong jelly, but I pushed at the bowl until Jay grabbed it and shoveled it into his mouth. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

He yelled at me and grabbed my arm, stopping me. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

They were at the edge of the deck when the creature rushed him, grabbed the torch, and ripped it from his hands. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

He grabbed a tray and got in line. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

He grabs my hand and we walk four blocks, quick but inconspicuous, until we come to a solitary house set back into a stand of birch trees. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

I might get singed no matter how fast I climb, Frankie thought as he worked his way downward, trying not to grab on to anything that would injure his hands. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

Walking around the checkout lanes, Cabot grabbed a pack of gum, tossed it down onto the nearest cashier’s conveyer belt, and tapped his fingers on the counter. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z

I grab my satchel and make my way fast down the stairs, through the school yard, past block after block of the cracked sidewalks of Chicago’s South Side. Finding Langston 2018-08-14T00:00:00Z

I grabbed the sides of the buggy, ready to jump, even though I could not swim. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

He grabbed my ankles and the two of them stretched me out on the metal table. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z

I turn to go to class, and Chris grabs my arm. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

He stooped down to see the dove, but Henry grabbed him by the collar. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

A driller grabbed Phillips and pulled him off the platform just as the earth burst open and a black column of oil spewed into the air. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

“I’ve got it,” Z said, grabbing two pieces of splintered two-by-fours off the ground before Diana had a chance to move. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

Almost dressed, Jack reached for his jacket, making sure the letter was in the pocket, then grabbed Jakob’s hand and followed Mama through the door. Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps 2001-03-01T00:00:00Z

Before I could move or think, Pike grabbed me again. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Ma scowls, grabs her cane, and whacks the bag. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z

Anyway, I’m pretty sure she will grab that wad of money off the floor and stuff it into her purse unless I beat her to it. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z

The man slammed Stick in the ribs, then grabbed Stick around the neck and began choking him. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

While everyone laughed and carried on in the front yard, I sneaked around, grabbed Momma and Nan, and dragged them into the house. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

I grabbed it and ran to the other end of the room, where Norma was already trying on pink shorts with a matching tee shirt. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z

I’m trying to get round the table, to retrieve my handbag, my phone, but he grabs my arm again. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

He doesn’t wait for us to answer before grabbing the cart’s handle, and wrestling it forward far more effectively than we did. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

He grabbed the rope around the cow’s neck and led it closer to the house. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

I grabbed a twenty from my desk and tossed it down to the Bank of Chas. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

I grabbed the door frame and held on tightly. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z

Everyone grabbed the ropes, and my eyes grew wide. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

That’s when I decided I had to get out of here, so I grabbed some things, left home, caught the bus to Jackson, and haven’t been back since.” Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

Silently, stoically, Joe thumbed up the guts, grabbing intestines and tearing them out, chucking the glop into the water. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

Four grabs the handle on the side of the car and pulls himself in smoothly, like he doesn’t have more than six feet of body to work with. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

Gritting his teeth, he grabbed hold of the bed hangings and yanked. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

An Exclusion Guard immediately steps up, grabs her by the shirt, and elbows her in the face, like she’s inconsequential to him. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z

Noelle’s there too, at the next table, her back to him; I walk in, say hi to both of them, grab the tables, put them together, and sit between them, smiling. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z

“Are you going to talk to me today? Or were you planning on just grabbing your bike and leaving without a word?” I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Anya lunged for the remaining bottles, but each one flew away from her fingers as she grabbed at them. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

Once they’d grabbed the food from the kitchen, Adina went to Duff’s cabin, but he wasn’t there, so she lounged on the bed, smelling his pillow. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

"Elias—" Helene nearly flings herself off the ledge trying to avoid an arrow, grabbing on to my arm. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z

She had now stationed herself directly behind Rupert, and suddenly she extended a hand the size of a tennis racquet and grabbed all the hair on Rupert's head in her fist. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z

Halsey climbed halfway up; Magdalys and Two Step reached down and grabbed his sweaty hands, pulled him the rest of the way. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

Then the tablecloth lifts, and as my eyes adjust to the brightness of the candlelight, a masked figure grabs for my arm. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

He grabbed for her arm but instead tugged at her blouse. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I grab the Pooh blanket, wrap him up in it, and head downstairs. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

Without waiting for approval, Diana grabbed a poster off the wall, found a black marker in the teacher’s desk, and handed it to Cas. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

I would roll out of bed in the morning and grab my favorite pair of overalls, then head right for the trampoline in the backyard. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

She reached in and grabbed a tiny, wriggling nestling. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z

Trina is grabbing a few last chip bags and candy bars through the busted cover of a vending machine. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

Dimple grabbed his wrist and pulled him across the street. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

The youngest boy tried to jerk out of the way, but she grabbed him and began rubbing the end of his nose. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z

I darted up the ladder, grabbed the waterskin, then down and back to the small canyon. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

The twin on the ground grabbed the fish from my basket and threw it. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village 2007-07-24T00:00:00Z

“Yes, of course you can. And you will!” he says, grabbing Marlena’s hand and pulling her to her feet. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

A fourth guard grabs him and pins him to the ground. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z

Then he grabbed one of the lanterns and went out. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z

“You don’t always have to work so hard to convince me how cool you are,” I said, standing up, grabbing my goggles and cap. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z

And then without warning, he reached down and grabbed hold of Edward. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z

I grab hold of Ma’s hand to keep her from walking away. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z

But not before grabbing the bag of weed. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

Neither of us had told my father that she’d bitten Dusty’s goon that night at the marina when he snuck up and grabbed her. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

They swarmed the dining tables, grabbing food, plates, and cups. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

That night, as he was walking home, the same migrants grabbed him near the station. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z

She grabs the finished silverware rolls and stands up—without a word—and walks off. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

Before the doctor could stop her, she grabbed a heavy metal bottle, slammed it with full force onto her husband’s head, and stormed out of the room. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z

I put two plates on the island and try to grab the forks, napkins, and glasses in one hand—she would call it a lazy man’s load. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

So he grabbed a garbage sack filled with empty beer bottles and hucked it at the minivan. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z

Hugo whirled and charged after them, grabbing a pair of them by the knees and then wielding them like clubs to swat others away. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z

Grandpa gave Adele a don’t-you-start-with-me look, marched into the kitchen, grabbed a can of beer from the refrigerator, planted himself in his favorite chair in front of the television, and lit a cigarette. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

I push my way through the crowd, grab the secretary’s face, and give her a smacking kiss on the cheek. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

"Sure you don't want to grab a sweater?" the other one asked. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

She grabbed a pillow and buried her head under it. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z

I got to my feet and grabbed my clothes; the whole thing seemed unreal. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

“What’s going on here?” he asked, grabbing her arm, looking from Stella to the men. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

Also, after that time by the lockers when Tobias grabbed my butt. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Hibiscus grabbed her wrist with his other hand and twisted it, and Jam cried out, feeling Pet’s presence push through the air at the same time. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

TJ and I grab our things and dash out of the house before we miss the bus. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

He raised both hands from the wheel and waved them at me, demonstrating just how “here” he was, before remembering the rules of the road and grabbing the wheel. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

There was a new practice in vogue at the time, favored by adolescent boys or those who thought like them: sneak up behind a woman wearing a headscarf, grab it, and run. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

The next thing I knew, I had Ria grabbing at my hair and shirt, and Cliff trying to pry me off. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

Chess raced over and grabbed Finn, and his arms were long enough to wrap around Emma at the same time. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

He raced over to us and allowed Tyson to grab hold of his mane. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

Everyone seems to know him, but instead of joining the band onstage, he grabs my hand and we dance. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

There’s live music, a pop act that owed June a personal favor, and they’re covering “American Girl” right now, so Alex grabs June’s hand and spins her onto the dance floor. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

Roy Lee grabbed its bumper, falling onto his sled, and one by one we formed a chain, hanging on the feet in front of us. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

I reached down and grabbed the girl by her hair. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

Then she grabbed aholt of me and cried like I was dead. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

When one of the doors swung in, he grabbed at it, but it flew open again, jerking him forward. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

We’re lucky that English, with its stretchy grammar and its giant grab bag of a vocabulary, gives us so much room for verbal play, if not anarchy. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

Styx eyed my hand for a while, then he grabbed it and squeezed. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

He gets up to leave, but before he can go, I grab his wrist. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

Dad goes over and grabs it from her. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z

He reached out and grabbed a paper and in the act of grabbing it he turned and looked at the man who was looking at him, a cigarette slanting whitely across his black chin. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

Bridge grabbed her ears from Tab’s bed and slipped them on. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z

Werfel reached up and grabbed her tail just in time. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z

There was just a minute there where maybe I could have grabbed her, but it happened so fast. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

She bolts off in the opposite direction, grabbing Jacob and yanking him behind her. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z

I kept one arm around Chubs’s shoulders and used my free hand to reach up and grab hold of the dock’s algae-slick supports. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

I chased after him and grabbed him by the collar. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

I grab his face again and yell at him I don’t even know what words but he doesn’t hear me. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

He tried to grab it and it bounded past him with a long wail of fear and scampered up the steps and through the door and out of sight. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m going to show them the map of the world,” announced Fidelito, but Matt grabbed him and held him down. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

I grabbed it out of my dresser drawer and ran to the servants’ quarters. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

I grabbed my left arm with my right hand and squeezed as hard as I could. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

Mr. Tobin grabs something off the bookcase behind him and holds it up. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z

I looked down to see what had grabbed his attention and realized he was staring at the whale pin on my shirt. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

He shouldered the pack, grabbed the bow, swung up onto it, and backed down its curved slope to the bridge. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z

He grabs my hand, not giving it back. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

Rowan grabbed him by the throat and shoved him back against the barracks wall, her face an inch from his. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

I was tumbling into it and there wasn’t nothing to even grab onto. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

I quickly grabbed them then reversed my steps back to the kitchen. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

The worst for me was the painful aikido grip where you placed your thumb between victim’s pointer finger and middle finger, grabbed his thumb, and twisted his hand up under his armpit. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

“But how did they find you so quickly? It’s impossible to track anyone who Apparates, unless you grab hold of them as they disappear!” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

I walk through the kitchen and grab the keys, then circle back to the front door, where Connor has extracted himself from Mrs. Baransky to give Mom a goodbye hug and kiss. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

When I couldn’t get all of the dirty bits, I grabbed a damp washcloth and a dry one from the bathroom and went over the desk again. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

I rushed outside and grabbed three logs from the woodpile near the porch. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

Then a witch had stepped out of his childhood nightmares to grab him, and he’d lived through that. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

Without even thinking about it, I grabbed his hand and closely inspected the red part. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

He yells out and grabs me by my knees with his sweaty palms, but lets go when I kick him in his nose. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

She lifted one hand from her head and was about to make a flame when a sudden intuition made me grab her wrist. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z

She reached over and grabbed her phone out of her bag. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

I grabbed Rosaleen’s arm and pulled her into a patient’s room. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

She ran into the janitor’s office and grabbed Florence Nightingale off the desk and ran back out. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z

I tried to grab him and I did grab his coat but he fought me. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

I reach under my seat and grab the bottle. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z

He grabs the remote and switches around until he lands on a different news station...and on the screen is a face I thought I’d never see again. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

He showed his teeth and said, “You little . . .” and tried to grab me. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

The wineseller shrugged, reached for the cup . . . and grabbed the cask instead, flinging it at her with both hands. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

She reached out and grabbed the camera he was holding in his hands, apparently forgetting that the strap was around his neck. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

We jumped out of the water, grabbed our sandals, and ran back through the sand onto the shadowy path. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z

He grabbed me by the shoulders and shook me and made me look at him. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

She grabbed the ratty crate and trotted toward the ramp to the Atrium. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

I grab Mateo and we jet because Peck and his people are here to kill and were the ones most likely to find a knife in our necks or bullets in our heads. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

Petra said, grabbing two from the wall and tossing them to the girls. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

I crawl onto my favorite beanbag chair and grab the fleece blanket that somebody left in a basket on the bottom of the bookshelf. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z

There were no shadows, either, and sluggers wouldn’t have grabbed me and slapped a sweaty hand over my mouth to prevent me from screaming. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

John's hand comes down and grabs my arm. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

Joon grabs the pillow out of my hands and falls back on it, one arm tucked under his head. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z

Luke slipped out of his shirt, grabbed hold of the sleeves and tore them, leaving huge gashes a breeze could pass through. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

He plops down in his usual spot on the recliner chair and grabs an old Howard Zinn book that he's read a hundred times. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

But here is what you don’t see in the movies: there is really no place to grab on to. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

He stared down Tyson until Tyson once more blustered about how fortunate Dill was that it was prom, grabbed Madison’s hand, and stomped away. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

I see that the movers have left a dolly on the sidewalk, so I leap across the street and grab it. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

They grab a man who is walking along, a man with a briefcase, an ordinary-looking man, slam him back against the black side of the van. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z

Senna grabbed me by the throat and heart and didn’t let go. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z

Dad would think it was Mother grabbing his arm and whispering to him, and he’d make believe he didn’t hear her. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then Alex took off his belt, held one end tight, and gave the other to the dog, who grabbed it in his mouth and took off running. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z

I grab her by her elbow and pull her a little. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z

He was fretting and grabbing at her face. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

I probably would have dug through to the other side if Charlie hadn’t grabbed my arms and pulled them behind my back. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

As Ernie shook the bag open, Genie grabbed his wrist, shaking his head no. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

I grab a handful of Cheetos and feed them into my mouth one by one as if I’m operating mastication machinery, contemplating how to tell Fizz about the latest development on the Jeremy front. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

She needed to let go and she needed to grab on, and she needed to stand directly in the center of the universe that almost wasn’t. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z

He grabs my jaw between his rough, calloused fingers and squeezes. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z

On the way out the kitchen door, she grabbed a frying pan and thwacked my head. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z

Frank stumbled out of nowhere, making a big show of grabbing his throat. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

Rondell grabbing the guy in a headlock, squeezing, pounding him on the top of the head, again and again. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

I hold out my arms and he runs to me, grabs my skirts, and stares from behind them at this stranger. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

With both hands he grabbed the lip of the pilothouse roof and hoisted himself up on the warped bare wood. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Kingshaw had only to move his hand, and he could pull him over, grab him behind the knees and overbalance him, so that he would topple through the well of the staircase. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z

I grab a lantern from the porch, walk to the pasture gate. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z

He grabbed the rock from Wally and pushed it into Beto’s left hand. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

I grab Noah’s arm, hard, expecting a fight, but he melts into me, saying, “Hey, don’t cry. I wasn’t gonna jump.” I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z

Ainsley grabs her hand and says, “I’m sorry. You didn’t tell me your name.” Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

I grabbed a newspaper from the garbage and read as I walked back to the Hollows, my board tucked into my backpack straps. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

Kvothe motioned Chronicler forward imperiously, then turned to grab two thick glasses and a bottle seemingly at random. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

“Whatever you call her, Stanchion’s got her behind the bar. I’d go grab her before he gets overly familiar and starts practicing his fingering.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

I would have gone, too, but Patrick grabbed my arm to stay. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z

He grabs the remote to key in his song choice. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z

She grabbed me with both hands and shook me. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z

He also wants to grab people by the shoulders and shake them and tell them Henry is his, you idiots, even though the whole point of this was for it to be believable. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

Emma shouted for someone to hold her and with one hand I grabbed the back of her dress. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z

Florent grabbed his silver thermos from the car and they walked to the market. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

He stopped talking, even though I think he might still have been awake, just staring up at the sky, so I grabbed my journal to write all this down. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z

She squeezed her eyes shut, grabbed the book, and bit into it. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

“What,” the cap’n said, “and let them two run off ’head of us and grab ’em? The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z

She grabbed it, he tugged, she pulled, he growled, she giggled, and Jello called Kapu home. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

But I can tell that it hasn’t reached in and grabbed their souls the way it has for me and MacGyver. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

My vision starts to go black at the edges, so I grab Tobias’s arm and hold on tight, trusting him to lead me safely to the bottom of the stairs. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

They grabbed Hugo roughly and dragged him to his feet. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z

If we tried, we could reach out and grab that laughter, the way a person can catch sparks flying out from a campfire, or dandelion seeds carried by the wind. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

They were grabbing the hands of the kids who were trapped in the portable and pulling them up, step-by-step, to the edge of the hole. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

I kneeled beside him and grabbed his arms and said I’m here Baba, I’m here, you’ll be all right, I’m right here. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

She steps over Ford’s pile of presents and grabs my stocking from where it’s tacked into the wall. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

As they came to the hallway where Rawiya and Moss would have to separate, she grabbed his arm again. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

I noticed my own arm was being held on to tight and looked to see who’d grabbed me. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z

The front door is only a few steps away but Dylan grabs my arm and says, “Just hear him out, okay? Give him a chance.” Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

“No, she didn’t cook it, she’s not my girlfriend, and”—I grabbed the garlic powder from the counter and sprinkled it on his potatoes—“it don’t taste better than my food.” The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

Lana waved and added, “Now go grab some breakfast if you haven’t already and let’s get packed and marching. I want to be back within a week.” The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

Her mom grabbed a package of king salmon from the fridge and held it up to her. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

There was a moment of total, impersonal panic, and then Finny’s hand shot out and grabbed my arm, and with my balance restored, the panic immediately disappeared. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

I selected that one and headed to the backyard, grabbing a ragged old quilt from the linen cupboard at the top of the stairs on my way down. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

He dove inside and grabbed the wood and ran around the edge of the ridge, scrambled up like a cat and blew and nearly had the flame feeding, growing, when the sound moved away. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z

He grabbed it by the wire rim that held the top of the globe and burned his hand. Sounder 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ghost would have followed as well, but as the wolf came padding after them, Jon grabbed him by the scruff of his neck and wrestled him back inside. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

The song ends, I catch my breath, and I breathe in everyone’s roaring applause, I breathe in their love, and it energizes me to grab Rufus’s hand while he’s bowing. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

I grabbed Roberto’s hands and started dancing, trying to imitate some of the moves I had witnessed at the Vets. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

The Boss leaned over to grab the sodden bag and heaved it—and Holness—out of the freezing water and onto the ice, just as the two edges of the floe crashed back together. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z

I grabbed her wrist and yanked her away from the game. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

Moss grabbed Javier’s hand and led him into the next room. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

She grabbed my hair and pulled me toward the car while he yelled at my boyfriend. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

I thought of the stranger who’d grabbed Abbey at the marina. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

I grab the printout, say "Good night," and I'm back up to my room, two steps at a time. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Hagrid strode over to Harry, grabbed his arm, and pulled him to the door. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z

They grabbed me, took off my pants and took turns spanking me. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

He grabs my right hand in his left, and we look to Cinna for confirmation. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

But when he pushes us into the dark tunnel, I grab on and close my eyes. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

I grabbed his hand, willing him to stay upright. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

I made a quick grab at the stupid turtle and, zoom, he flapped his arms once and disappeared into deeper water. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

I went to my room and grabbed my Spanish notebook and a pen. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z

Stephanie is starting to get close to me like she wants to grab at me or something. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

Lydia grabbed Dill by the arm and pushed him in front of her. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

And for the rest of that day, when I wasn’t moving a desk, my body felt like it should be leaning, grabbing, lifting, and starting over anyway. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z

Not finding one, Kim grabs the bird and walks over to a well. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

He grabbed one of the little plastic cups and downed one. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

I hopped up, grabbing my pajamas from off the floor, my bag of toiletries off the desk. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

We both ended up on the floor, scrambling for the ball, each of us grabbing it and playing tug-of-war. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

Matt grabbed the big iron cooking pot Celia used to make menudo and swung it before he could worry much about her reaction. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

He grabbed her arm, and for a moment she was afraid of him, afraid of his hard hands pressing the fabric of her shirt, thin and weak as he was. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

She grabbed my hand and half dragged me to her room, passing several servants in the hall. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

“Okay,” he said, grabbing on to a metal bar hanging near the doorway he was standing in. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

It had grabbed Hassan by the ankles, dragged him to the murky bottom. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

Before I can say or do anything, Saleem drops my hand and grabs Ayesha’s arm, yanking her out of the line and throwing her into the dirt. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z

She bolted out of bed and grabbed her club. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

I could just see him, grunting “Ooh-ooh-ooh” while scratching his armpits, then bouncing and shrieking across the mattress trying to grab a breast. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then I reach for its edge with my other hand, grab it with my thumbnail, and peel back a gold foil cover, to reveal a dark-brown interior. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z

I climbed into the hole and grabbed a bottle by the neck. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z

I grabbed the receiver on the second ring. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z

It was like trying to grab something in a tank of water, with the light shifting the image away. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

He grabbed her arm and yanked her down the hall, almost pulling her off her feet. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

Mustafa grabs a few more grapes and exits, and I’m glad we can get back to work. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z

I grabbed his arm, but he pulled it from my grasp. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z

Finally he grabbed it with both hands and wrenched on the hot water. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

Part of me wants to reach out and touch that hair, grab a thick chunk, and brush it against my cheek. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

She grabbed the dough and began kneading it. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

I saw men stealing things from our suitcases, grabbing whatever they could. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

Katherine grabs me up into a hug, her tears hot against my face. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z

I shove the plastic bag of snacks into Layla’s hand and grab both their arms to cross the street. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

The remote was on the end table and I grabbed it. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z

I grabbed my jacket and slung it over my shoulder. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

Instead I get the distinct impression that my heart will burst out of my chest any minute now, and I grab his arm to steady myself as I walk up the front steps. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

I see a few hands stretching out to me at the edge of the net, so I grab the first one I can reach and pull myself across. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

I filled my lungs, and then the freezing water grabbed my body and did its frigid best to stop my heart. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

I grab my sticky notes and write “DAD! Buy a new tape player!” and stick it on the back of my door to remember to tell him — again. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

“How dare you question our authority?” he shouted as he grabbed her by the hair and yanked her up to her knees. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

Calder reached down and grabbed a danger: slippery when wet sign that had been left by the door and padded it with a stack of university newspapers. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

I grab my books and head out into the hallway. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

Martin had been suspiciously silent after Johanna had left, and he grabbed Wanda’s arm and pulled her in close to Moss. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

He tried to move again, but I grabbed him by the shoulder and held him in place. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

I knowed better than to reach my hands up; I didn’t want to give him no cause for thinking I was trying to grab his gun. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z

Sister bowed her head to say a prayer, the way she always does, and I grabbed for her hands. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

Tai heads for the bed Dorothy wakes up in when she finally makes it home, and grabs one end and starts talking. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z

She was slender but had a surprisingly powerful grip when she grabbed your arm to force your attention. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

All at once I grab my phone from off my bedside table and call Jane. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z

He grabbed my foot again and ground both my ankles together. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z

She grabbed a pair of binoculars from a zombie officer and peered toward the horizon. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

Ekon slipped one of his arms around Koffi's middle to keep her upright, then used his other arm to grab their bags. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

I rolled off and under the bed; I was so groggy it didn’t cross my mind to grab for my gun on the dresser. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

The first child to receive one was a tough-looking boy in a baseball cap who eagerly grabbed it, looked at the first question, and burst into tears. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

I grabbed his shirt and pulled him back. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

Annabelle sees the narrative: the hurry, hurry, hurry, the quick grab of whatever is nearest. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

Then suddenly Garrett’s there, jumping out of the car, and grabbing at him. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

I said that Father was angry and he had grabbed me so I had hit him and then we had a fight. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

She grabs a short stack of paper from behind the Van Helsing statue. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

A thought flashed through her mind: If she jumped now, she could make a grab for the end of the broken bridge. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

And then before Hollis could further object, he climbed the stairs two at a time, grabbed his supplies, and headed out. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z

I reached out but didn’t grab her arm. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

He grabs the rope in front of me—puffing, pulling hard. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z

He tried to get free, to wriggle out of Kamau’s grip as his brother grabbed his wrists and pinned him down. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

She hardly cared when she was grabbed by one of the strangers. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

Marcus loses his grip, so I unwrap the belt and grab it by the buckle. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

I grabbed his upper arm and he looked back at me. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Lina reached up and grabbed a handful of his wiry beard. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

Shadow stood up, grabbed his bag, and stepped off the plane, down the steps onto the slick wet tarmac, walking at an even pace toward the lights of the terminal. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z

Mom exhaled and then twisted around to grab a paper towel from the kitchen counter. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

“That’s an H, and here”—she grabs more pictures—“put this one here, and, I don’t know, maybe that one. You have an E.” The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z

I grabbed my fork and knife and sliced up my pancakes. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

August grabs my arm and swings me forward. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

“Oops, sorry,” I said, and without thinking about it, I reached over and grabbed the pencil. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Alex grabbed her by the hand and dragged her sideways out of the pipe. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z

Then you grab the keg and pull, and on the end of the rope is a big fish. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z

With a jerk the older soldier grabbed the rope away from the younger one and marched Jonathan along the road with them. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z

He grabs the doorknob and takes one last look at me. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z

I grab my phone to check if I missed a photo on Charlise’s instagram. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

Nyanriak grabbed us and her five small children and herded us along with the crowd, prodding us to run as fast as our short legs would carry us. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

“No, that’s not what I meant,” he said, grabbing my hand to get my attention. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Belet didn't pause but, grabbing his ears, pulled his head down into her knee, delivering a thunderous crack! City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z

I grabbed it and held it to my face and there, God, yes. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

As Valerian passes, he grabs one of my braided horns. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

He grabbed his instrument and lightly placed it beside me and knelt down on his rug to pull a shoebox out from under the bed. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

“No. We grabbed her and kept her in the dark. We gave her an identity and explained what would happen next. She’s responsible for herself after that.” Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

Three North Korean agents grabbed her at dusk near a beach, stuffed her into a black body bag, and stole her away on a ship. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z

“Oh, never mind,” she said, coming over to grab the rope. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

The man in black grabbed hold, hung suspended alone in space. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

“Okay, then, counselors, grab your bands. Let’s do this thing.” Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

“Didn’t believe I’d need any. So what you think, is it best to grab him at night and wait till early morning to travel?” The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z

“Now that I have time to practice I don’t have to worry about sneaking in a few minutes whenever I can grab them.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

They grabbed some toast and headed out to the girls. Lawn Boy Returns 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

With a swift, bearlike swipe, she grabbed the dog and held him by the scruff of the neck with one hand. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z

Percy grabbed her arms and just managed to stop her from rolling into the river. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

“Every lunch is your official favorite,” I say, grabbing one of his onion rings. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z

Suddenly Cole reached out and tried to grab it. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z

Fern grabbed a fistful of my top and stayed close to me. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z

Sefia tried to run to him, but a cold hand grabbed her wrist, stopping her. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z

I grabbed the flashlight from under the kitchen sink and turned it on just as I started down the back porch steps. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

Thorn was able to grab on to a root on the other side of the river, buying a few moments. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z

He ran out of the house, Mark and Linda yelling after him, and was in the car and halfway down the street before he realized that he hadn’t grabbed his phone. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

Her stomach rising in her throat, she rushed to her nightstand and grabbed the pitcher of water atop it. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

The back door is flung open and someone grabs me, roughly, and pulls me out—literally pulls me out of the car. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z

Perhaps he could ask discreetly when he met his guest, and slip in and grab the chocolates if it was a problem. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z

He kisses my head again, then grabs his sport coat and goes to work. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as we were on the other side of the wall she grabbed my arm. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z

When it was revealed, Tehlu grabbed the demon and broke it in his hands, cursing its name and sending it back to the outer darkness that is the home of its kind. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Everybody grabs a hand—some cleaner than others, some with painted or plain nails, some brown, some white, some colors in between. Towers Falling 2016-07-12T00:00:00Z

They grow up and they grow down and grab the earth between their hairy toes and bite the sky with violent teeth and never quit their anger. The House on Mango Street 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z

And then I will grab your hand and run like hell because, Jesus, a mob with pitchforks?” Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

Everyone did as told, grabbing boxes that were big but surprisingly light. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

He grabbed an overturned chair by the legs and swung it toward the window. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

He let go of his beard and grabbed the hair on his head. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z

The Town Uncle crouching close to Beefy, the baby grabbing his hat, Seven taking it from her baby brother and handing it back. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z

He wolfed some food, grabbed his toolbox—he suspected Dill wouldn’t have much more than a screwdriver and a pair of needle-nose pliers—and headed over to Dill’s. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

Then he’d grab the Bull’s shirt collar in his skinny little hand, the one with the fingers of a gifted pianist, and shove him against the nearest tree. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

Working more on instinct than reason, I reached out and grabbed her arm, holding her in place. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

When we pull in, Roli hops out and grabs his backpack. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

“The computer’s over there,” Teresa said, grabbing his attention. The Maze Runner 2009-10-21T00:00:00Z

He reached under the small table and grabbed the can that held the...dead flies. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

The third woman grabbed Anya in a hug and kissed her a few times before releasing her, and the two younger girls slid up beside Anya while the older women talked around them. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

“Now we go grab some food and then we go home.” Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z

She reached out and grabbed the man with both hands. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z

“Deal,” I agreed, then grabbed Abby’s hands and swung her around until Rayburn barked and skittered across the floor trying to join us. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

Bast followed him and almost sat down before returning to grab the bottle too. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

She grabs them, bends to take a bottle of water from the case under the kitchen table, and strides to the dining room. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

He didn’t want the betrayal to grab him the way it did. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

It was easy to see that death had its arm ’round Mr. Leroy, propping him up, taking its time, waiting to walk with him into Michigan to grab ahold of the Preacher. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z

When Sister Pat came around with a basketful of toast, I grabbed two pieces, one for me and one for Fern. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

She grabbed my hand as I rounded the corner, heading toward her car. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z

The guy stumbled and grabbed the door frame tightly as the floor beneath his feet began to give way. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

Sigurd swung his axe at the water column, cleaving a piece off, and he grabbed at Anya as she scrambled by. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

I grabbed a long stick from the fire, its end glowing with orange heat scales, and waited. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z

Ben grabbed for a history book Mary Anne was taking to her first afternoon class. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I cut my finger when I grabbed the edge of the bench to break my fall.” Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

She went to climb the steps, but he grabbed her by the shoulder and roughly pulled her out of the line. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z

Kurleket grabbed a handful of hair and yanked his head back in a hard jerk, baring his throat. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

She grabbed the aviation throttle and yanked it straight back. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

Beowulf grabbed one glass of champagne after another off a nearby serving tray and tossed them at her, until her dress was sopping and her hair dripped in wet tendrils. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z

He grabbed it and held it before his face and in doing so spilled most of the powder all over the front of his fancy tweed jacket. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z

Once they were outside, Emily grabbed his arm and swung it like she was ringing a giant bell. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

He grabs my arm, that devilish smile playing around his lips. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z

He grabbed him and hugged him tight, sobbing as he clutched him. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

Red grabbed a branch, about to swing himself up, when a squirrel jumped down, spooked, and jumped on Reds head. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

I found myself leaping out of my seat, leaning over the table, and grabbing the tampon. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

They are about to walk out, but my mom returns to me, grabs my hand, and motions for my dad to take the other. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z

I travel so much now that my wife keeps alternate suitcases packed so that, when necessary, I can just grab one. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

The old woman stood silently for a long moment, then she ran back to her home, grabbed her prepared bag of possessions, and begged her son-in-law to flee with her. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z

When I didn’t respond to his hand, he grabbed mine and shook it, big strokes up and down. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

I grab the railing next to me and haul myself to my feet. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

He was so absorbed with feeling sorry for himself that he didn’t notice where they were until Jason grabbed his arm. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

Stella grabbed Papa’s work jacket from the nail by the door. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

Bran grabbed the wolf by his ears and Summer snapped at him fiercely, but it was all in play. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

He spurs his horse, but Joinville has already grabbed the reins. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z

Brer Fox slipped over the side of the raft with a wince, then grabbed the other rope that Ayanna tossed to him. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

He turned the block so that I could hold it along the sides, where there was a place to grab onto. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z

I grab a glass of water from the kitchen and carry it to their room. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

I grabbed Vogel's suit and activated the internal air sensors while leaving the helmet off. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

The nurse grabs him and she's got this plastic thing she shoves into his mouth and his eyes are closed up tight and one of his legs is kicking. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z

With a heavy exhale, I grab at one of her wrists, and I notice that spots are dancing at the corners of my eyes. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

Mini grabbed hold of the rope, but the quicksand yanked her under. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

In a panic, I grabbed her and yanked her away from Miss Lilian’s precious Steinway. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z

He grabs the ball, gets up close, and dunks it in! Tears of a Tiger 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Phil grabs me, one arm under my legs and the other behind my back, forming a sort of chair for me in his arms. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z

One of our soldiers tries to grab a chunk of meat right out of a basket, but the Indian man holding it puts up his hand abruptly to stop him. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z

The man on Lead Hand’s left turned to run, but Lead Hand grabbed his arm. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

He grabs the magazines, hands each of us a pile and tells us start tearing. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z

I grab two and several replacement flints and cram them quickly in my pocket. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

Kendra set her towel and mirror on the table and grabbed a bottle of sunblock. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z

He swung his body out and to the left; then he jumped toward the wall of the Maze, trying to grab another vine; the Grievers vicious tools snapped and clawed at him from behind. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

He grabbed her again, both arms this time, and dragged her, kicking and screaming, toward her bedroom. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Prosper tried to grab them, but they slipped through his fingers and landed in the water with a loud splash. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

The next morning I woke early, washed up, and grabbed a bite to eat at the Mess. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

The whole family was a flurry of movement, grabbing jackets, guns, cartridges. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z

When he began thinking things like that, he always jumped down from his perch by the vent and grabbed a book from one of the dusty stacks by the eaves. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z

The pilot stepped up to Mark, then reached down and grabbed his feet, lifted them with a grunt. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

Just as Tidbit got to the doorway, Clay grabbed the child, picked him up, and slung him over his shoulder. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

I raced downstairs to the bathroom, grabbing the hand mirror on the way. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z

I heard the ringtail squall when she grabbed him. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

His eyebrows pull to the center of his forehead, and he grabs the hem of his T-shirt. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

Ayesha and I grab small trowels to begin digging little holes in the earth where the seeds will go. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z

I grab the brain model and angrily peel back layer after layer on my own, the complicated names sticking on my tongue as I practice them. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

Hugo grabs a knife, hatchets off the tops of his eggs. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z

With one long look at me, Sahil grabbed his drink and headed out the door. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

He grabbed his wand from the ground and pointed it into the depths of the magical bag. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

I stretch my arms out, trying to touch the wisps at the edge of multiple clouds, as if I can actually grab one and roll it around in my hands like a snowball. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

I managed to score twice, make five assists, and grab three rebounds. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

He grabbed only four meatballs but planned to go back for more. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

She grabbed his hand and squeezed it, telling him in the pressure of her fingers that she wanted him. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

I grab the handle and lift it out of the wet snow. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

I grabbed some cold lasagna from the fridge for lunch and went to my room with Walt. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

Clifton lunged again, and again I grabbed him; and again Ras held his ground, his head glowing red. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

I pause at the opening credits and run into the kitchen to grab the bowl. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z

With a shout Neel grabbed Ajay s heel, yanked his friend backward, and headed across the pond as fast as he could. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z

And then before she could say pea-turkey, he grabbed her again. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

Then she asked what the inspector had told her to ask..“Marshall, did you see the—the man—the man who grabbed me?” The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z

I felt her knees give out, and when I grabbed her under the arms to hold her up I could feel how frail and slivery thin she really was. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

“When you called me, you remember how you asked what I would do if you came over and grabbed me and kissed me?” It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z

Brian grabbed the wheel and pulled it back, too hard again, and the plane went through another series of stomach- wrenching swoops up and down before he could get it under control. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z

I grabbed it and placed it in my inventory. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

I saw her look at the brazier, then at me: she gasped, and without uttering another word, rushed over and grabbed and dragged me outside where a heavy downpour was falling from a blackened sky. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mr. Hopper bolted into the room and grabbed the jar, wrenching Dallas’s hand out of it. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z

Minho grabbed a few more things before coming out to join him. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

Then I lean over Tess, grab my beaten newsboy cap from the chair, and pull it on. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

Together, we go down the stairs, but as we are about to go out the door, she grabs my shoulder. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

Clayton watched Beat Box’s hands grab the bars as his legs climbed. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

Barbarossa reached for the wine again, but Victor grabbed the bottle and put it next to his own plate. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

“Show me!” she said, putting down the pencil and grabbing her coffee. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

Ruth grabbed at my skirts and helped me stand straight again. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

She grabs the pen out from behind her ear, and I glimpse a curly tattoo above her elbow—I’ll never grow into someone unafraid of needles. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

I grab Kelton’s backpack, empty out the school stuff, then, making sure the coast is clear, I go to the bookcase near the stairs—the entrance to the safe room. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

Irritated, but slightly curious, he grabbed her arm. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

She dropped her notebook in her bag and the two of us grabbed our things and walked out to see Sra. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z

“I don’t see why we can’t—” I sat up and grabbed Howard’s knee. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

My room was so small I could’ve reached out and grabbed the leather book, but that would mean dealing with it, and who deals with their problems by choice? Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

I grab ahold of the metal ring tied to the top of the rake. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z

Polly tried to jump down from the wagon, but Mr. Derby grabbed her arm, the anguish on his face turning to anger. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

I grabbed a fork from the side of the table and put it in the mountain of mashed potatoes on my plate. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

I grab her hand in truce as we huff and puff up a hill, turning around to look back at it all when we finally reach the top. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z

Gigi came over to Ivy and let Aaron grab her finger while she leaned her head against Ivy’s for a second. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

I got my rifle in the door and reached for something to grab hold of. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

One day they got into it in the living room and things got out of hand, and he grabbed her and she shot him. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z

Harley let go of the steering wheel and grabbed the opener and beer can; he leaned over the steering wheel, steadying it with his chest while he punched open the can. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z

He grabbed his toes and tried to stuff them in his mouth while Ivy helped Layla fold the donated clothes. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

I grabbed the lip of the tomb and put my foot on the ladder. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z

She grabs my wrists and tucks my arms behind me as she pulls me up against her. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z

When I put the nutrient bottle back in the refrigerator, I grab a container of mustard. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z

Then I grabbed his arm and led him across the yard. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

Mama grabbed her by the shoulders, her grip almost painful. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

I grab my cheeks in my hands and squeeze as hard as I can. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

Key goes into the pocket, and then I reach down, quick as lightning, and grab the brown leather notebook that’s been haunting my thoughts. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z

Somebody grabbed the bag and ran away with it, leaving Anne in that horrible situation. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Jimmy grabbed Toby and threw him to the ground. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

Back down in the kitchen I finish pouring my glass of milk, grab the Oreos from the pantry, and walk to the TV room. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mark let go of the device just before he hit the sharp corner of the slowly rising hatch door, leaping to catch Alec’s hand and grab at the metal with his other. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

Two vultures hovered overhead and then landed on the ground, close enough that I could have grabbed them if I had jumped fast. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

And he’s grabbing my shoulders as he’s saying it and squeezing tight enough to make my blood jump even more than it already is. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z

They didn’t disturb the body, they just grabbed the old man’s hand and offered a few words and moved away. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

He grabs my face and squeezes my cheeks so I can’t speak. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z

Sputtering and choking, the girl kept pulling at Stella’s arms, hair, anything she could grab. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

He grabbed two bowls from the cabinet, two spoons from the drawer, and the carton of milk from the refrigerator. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

Quickly Jon grabbed a second handful and threw it in after the first. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

I move on, then pass the crutches off to my mother, grab the support bar, and begin to lower myself onto the toilet. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

Simon grabs my hand, and we weave through the crowd on the dance floor. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z

I grabbed the bottom of my foot and howled. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

“I imagine he’s looking to give me my horse back,” Chronicler said calmly as he took a half step closer to the man and grabbed the hilt of his sword. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

The nurse grabbed Cora’s arm and Dr. Campbell stabbed the needle in. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

I grabbed one strap of the pack, ignoring the sticky residue squelching under my hands, and pulled it out of the tree, stumbling backward. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

I grab a fistful of napkins and dab at my shoes. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z

Behind him, he heard the soft metallic slither of the lordling's ringmail, the rustle of leaves, and muttered curses as reaching branches grabbed at his longsword and tugged on his splendid sable cloak. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

I grabbed the dust and ground it into her face. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

“Surrender, rat, I’ve got you,” cried Mr. Fieldmouse as he grabbed hold of the thief. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z

Prosper grabbed him by the scruff of the neck at the last moment, but as soon as he was back on his feet Barbarossa pushed his hand away. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

My hands shake and I grab the hem of my shirt to steady them. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

I grabbed the suitcase from her hand so I could carry it for her. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

She snags another power-up, a bright blue one, and then does a dizzying spin on her board to grab a third. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

Lily grabbed him by the arm and pulled him toward the door. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

I grab the mouthpiece and take one more quick hit of the Flovent, letting the vapor fill my lungs the best I can before I’m up and moving. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z

I grab the water bottles, blankets, and start moving. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z

I try to grab her arm, but she moves out of reach. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

Every now and then, when she put those smooth words on him, he would grab her. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

I wanted so much to grab on to his leg, to feel him reach down and lift me to his chest, but I couldn’t move, and neither did he. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Toby grabbed his toothbrush and got to work, shrugging. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

He grabs a small carton of Conversation Hearts and holds it up for our inspection. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

“This kid is grabbing all over my player!” Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

She grabbed the phone and slid to answer. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

Didn’t she ever want to go out and grab the world by the balls? I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

Then he moved from rack to rack, grabbing any extra-small items for Felix and larges for himself: hoodies, sweatpants, tanks, T-shirts in every style and every color. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

I grabbed his hand and let him sort of lean his head on my shoulder without sitting up from his pillow. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Well, there’s really only one way I can think of,” said Tess, the first to have a Plan B. “We block both sides of the box, then lift it real slow and grab it.” As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

She grabbed my arm to pull me forward, out of my trance. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Nita grabbed a brass fitting with one hand and his belt with the other. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z

Layla looked around as Aaron grabbed a chunk of her hair. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

I grab her phone, but I don’t recognize the number. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

I grabbed my bike and ran alongside it until I could jump on. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

As the giant king ran towards Piper, Percy grabbed the tip of Porphyrion’s spear and forced it down into the ground. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

He wouldn’t be intimidated, even if she could grab that billiards cue and skewer him with it in a matter of seconds. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

They were swollen, faded, eaten by the salt air and the grit of sand, not to mention so many grubby, grabbing fingers. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

"How are the engines?" she asked, grabbing a wall-mounted handle to stay attached to the slowly turning room. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

He grabbed the book of poems away from me and went looking for a poem. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z

He pulled out a piece of wax paper and used it to grab three chocolate croissants from the glass case. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

I pulled a tea towel from the drawer next to the stove, then grabbed the ceramic rice platter and dried it off. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

She reached over suddenly and grabbed my knee. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

So after I finished all my toast and two glasses of orange juice too, I changed into my warmest clothes plus my puffy jacket, and Calista grabbed two umbrellas, and we headed to the subway. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z

I grab the red folder from the ground and shove it at her. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

Then he grabbed my arm, and with three quick pinches, tested the meat on me. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

He grabbed up a bunch of rocks and went to throwing them at Burn Sanderson. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z

One time, Blanca had to remind him please not to grab the potatoes with his hand and put them on her plate. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

When the girl reached them, she grabbed hold of the doorway to stop her momentum. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

If I run around to Ella’s place, to grab some dinner or whatever, all I get is an earful of what I should be doing differently with my life. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then he and Bryan grabbed hold of Anna. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

I lowered myself from the bunk bed to the cold floor, grabbed my towel, and headed down the hallway. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

I said, grabbing Peach by the arm as he almost skipped into a giant puddle. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

It was the old feeling, hard and constant again now, of wanting to grab something and clutch it in his hands and swing it into someone’s face. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

She bent and grabbed her package of fish. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

Peckleman grabbed his magazine and stormed out of the rotunda into the lobby. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z

He grabs a Marlins cap from the dashboard and pulls it on low. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

I stirred it vigorously, then grabbed a rag, wiping each of the boards clean, then made a new sample of each bucket. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

Five seconds couldn’t have gone by before Spoony sat gingerly on the side of the bed and grabbed the remote. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

Meanwhile, I'm wondering if I'd be able to grab on to the back of this truck and hitch a ride. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

“Here’s the pen,” I said casually, and I waited to grab the book the moment he put it down. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

I look at the counter, grabbing a kitchen mitt and putting it on so I can reach out and take his hand in mine. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z

He grabbed Stuart up and placed him on a table where he wouldn’t be hit by a runaway car. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z

Then I saw her cuffed hands flare orange, and she reached behind her and grabbed him. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z

He grabs him by the collar and drags him to the front of the room. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z

I grab a tree branch and haul myself up onto the bank and sit down in the blue snow and take off my overshoes and pour out the water. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z

Finally, in exasperation, I went to the kitchen, grabbed a heavy wood axe and went back to the bedroom, determined to chop the wardrobe down and get my mother out. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then he grabbed his other crutch and turned for the hill. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

At unexpected times, Horan would be ordered to grab his gear and load into a waiting helicopter with five or six other Marines. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z

The bell rang, but neither of them heard it, grunting, straining, slugging, and then everyone was in the ring pulling them apart, grabbing their gloves. ". . . by unanimous decision . . . Elston • Hubbard." The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z

He let go of her thumb and reached up with chubby fists, trying to grab the strands of Taisin’s hair that had come loose from her braids. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

If you did, you laughed, grabbed your partner, and picked it up again. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

Reaching down past my elbow, I managed to grab a handful of snails. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

“Got it,” she said, running over to grab S’meggs off the picnic table. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

While Nicole was getting her brain tweaked by Schmidt, I was off to grab coffee. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

He grabbed my arm, digging his nails into my skin. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z

But I’ve built up years of code on my avatar, programming myself for just this kind of grab. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

When Lightfoot reached us, I grabbed her, too, and the dog licked both faces. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

She whirled around, ready to grab Tony and bolt. I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 2019-09-03T00:00:00Z

I shoved my notebook and pen into my backpack, grabbed Beau’s duffel, and brushed past the waitress toward the door. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

I grab my grandfather real tight, no longer mad at him for staying out past dark. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

I made a desperate grab for the open gate in front of me, but it was well out of reach. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

The younger Kleynhans advanced with the obvious intent of assaulting me, but when he was a few steps away, his brother ran over, grabbed him, whispered a few words, and the incident passed. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Children grabbed Mother’s legs in glee, thanking her. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z

He folds his pillow in half, lies back, and grabs a book from the crate. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

That’s when I disconnected from the pain and lifted a hand, trying to twist my body enough to grab whoever was holding me. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

Conor reached him and grabbed him by the shoulder, twisting him around. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z

He grabs my hand from behind, following me through the path I’m clearing. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

“Well, make sure you stop by and grab him a plate before you go visit him upstate. I’m sure by now he’s got a hurtin’ for our greens!” Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

Dad, still sitting on the bench, grabbed Mom’s wrist, but she shook him off. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

I grabbed her wrist and shook my head. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z

Me: I felt like crying when Tobias grabbed me by the lockers. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

“Then they grabbed me and there were arms and legs and heads everywhere and I couldn’t tell when any minute—” “Shut up!” A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

He started to turn around, but Thomas reached out and grabbed him. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

With every ounce of energy he had left, he grabbed the hand and pulled the person attached to it up onto the bed. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z

A few grabbed the soldiers' boots and tossed their own wooden clogs at them in exchange. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

Little hands grabbed me, and I could feel Gum Baby scramble up to sit on my shoulder. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

Sohrab grabbed me around the shoulders from behind and swayed me back and forth. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

I started to follow her, but Miles grabbed my sleeve and gently tugged me back. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

She stepped closer and Ivy started to close her notebook, but not before Taryn grabbed a corner and pulled it toward her. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

I stand there awkwardly, empty-handed, as George grabs my stuff and leads me in the direction of the jet. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

Then I head into the garage to grab my bike so I can ride over to Mrs. Gilbert’s. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z

He grabs me as the ship rights itself, and puts me back at the tiller. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z

Isaac kicked the chair again, until it bounced against Gus’s bed, and then he grabbed one of the pillows and started slamming it against the wall between the bed and the trophy shelf above. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z

As soon as Ken had written his question, Toby grabbed the folded paper, and, stepping up to the new altar, he started right in being the priest of the oracle. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z

She swooped down, grabbed Fern’s bag handle, and said, “Yall keep up.” One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Christ, you are as thick as it gets,” he says, and he grabs Alex’s face in both hands and kisses him. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

I grab my paper towel-covered plate from the microwave before the King Lords inhale it too. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

The article confirmed that store windows had been broken and merchandise was grabbed. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

The Nightbeast was running alongside the water, snapping and growling viciously, trying to grab them from the clutches of the freezing river and into its own. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z

He grabbed a fistful of my hair, again near the scalp, for leverage, and yanked me upright, then dragged me toward the bathroom. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

I went after her and grabbed her hand back. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z

Before he climbed into bed, the sound of Prince’s voice still echoing in the room, he grabbed his maroon fitted cap and laid it on top of the clothing. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

She could run after him and grab him and kiss him. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z

Not a single one of them grabbed his arms. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

They say his dad stood up, grabbed Rahim by the hair, and dragged him across a lawn to the first tree on the forest’s edge. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z

I grabbed the handle with both hands and braced my shoes against the sink. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

Then he robed off the bed, grabbed the drawing, and dashed out of the room. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z

She grabbed my arm, whipped out a permanent marker, and wrote a phone number on my hand. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

Rose walked over from her tent, having grabbed a sweater and returned to the circle, sitting between me and Wab. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z

She grabbed the neck of her dress in both hands and made like she would tear it. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z

Piper grabbed him to keep him from falling over, and he slid back down the mast. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

Then I heard a voice and a pair of arms grabbing me and holding me back. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z

He thought he’d grabbed an exploding arrow, but it was only a signal flare. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

In the moment I grabbed the bar, I heard my sister Adria’s voice screaming my name from somewhere in the audience, and then I caught sight of Lexie jumping up and down and cheering. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

"The ambulance is on its way, but the marathon's made a mess of traffic. Oh man, this isn't good! Put a stick between her teeth so she doesn't bite her tongue. Someone grab a stick!" The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

It feels too important for me to even touch, but I can’t leave it here, so I grab it and wedge it between the dresser and the wall. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

Anna raised her hand to her mouth and swooped down to grab her child. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

Now she grabbed his arm and looked up at him, tears sparkling in her eyes. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

Elisabeth grabs a luna pastry from a nearby breakfast cart and pops it into her mouth. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

She does as I ask while I grab a bow from my back and scan the cliffs for a harness. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z

Then I shoved the sandwiches in my coat pocket, grabbed the Gatorade, and scooped up the flashlight at the end of the counter. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

I grabbed my coat and sat at the kitchen table, pretending to text on the phone. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z

We’d grabbed a bunch of laundry detergent bottles from the garbage spill, but we didn’t need them. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m not ready yet,” he said, then grabbed the bundle of newspaper from under his arm and smacked Davon hard across the face with it. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

Rose had reached out and grabbed my shoulder. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

I grabbed Fern, and Fern held on to me and Caleb. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z

I started to whisper “Row, Row, Row Your Boat” and, with her free hand, Abby grabbed mine and squeezed. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

He never tried to touch it, though, not since the first time he’d grabbed the metal and gotten hurled backward, left with frizzed hair and a shocked expression. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

She choked and tried to grab her throat, but her arms were shackled as well. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

I strike out, swinging my body around, and see Locke grabbing Taryn’s waist. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

Jay grabbed me around my middle and held me straight while I tried to lift my leg. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

I grabbed the end of the Agena with both hands, but it was hard to hold on, because the end of the docking collar was tapered and slippery, and my pressurized gloves were awkward. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

This was my opportunity to run to safety, but before my feet could turn, the stranger grabbed my shoulder tightly with his other hand. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z

Frankie grabbed a glass of beer and rushed it through the door and gave it to a girl sitting in a big chair. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then he grabbed an ice cube from the cooler, balanced it on his head, and stuck his cap back on. The Lemonade War 2007-04-23T00:00:00Z

She once grabbed a classmate by the arm, yelling, “Stop making fan of us!” The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

He reached be-hind him, grabbed the wooden end of the shovel, and held it out to Zero, blade first. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

The balding wizard’s colleagues set up an uproar, under cover of which Ron grabbed Mrs. Cattermole, pulled her into the still-open fireplace, and disappeared. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

But what really grabbed Ivy’s attention was all the stuff. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

As the ambulance swings around a curve, Mami grabs my hand and squeezes hard. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z

She lobs something toward me, and I grab what turns out to be a bundle of brand-new markers in rainbow colors, held together with a fat rubber band. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z

I started to leave but he grabbed me hard by the neck as if to shake me and I flung my arm back and knocked off his grip. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

She grabbed the pile from Moss and sat down near him. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

She leaned against the wall and would have enjoyed the lesson had someone not grabbed her arm hard enough to hurt. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

Another bump of turbulence made him grab his seat. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

The smith’s prentice grabbed for his iron rod and ended up knocking it to the floor where it rolled in a wide arc and came to rest under a table. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Ivy cracked open her locker again just enough to grab her math book, then looked around for June. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

It would throw out the worthless stuff and deposit the gold nuggets in a pile, so whenever we needed groceries, we could go out back and grab ourselves a nugget. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

She yelped as he grabbed her under one arm, then moved his other hand to her knee. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

The boy grabbed her bow from the ground, took her hand, and pulled her toward the nearest tree, where he climbed to the first branch and hauled her up after. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z

Someone grabbed him by the neck and dragged him out on the street. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

All he had to do was rush in, grab it by the head and give it a good shaking. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z

Sophie grabbed a leaflet and noted that it had been produced on a duplicating machine. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

Before I could say or do anything, Big Rose had stepped inside, grabbed an armful of Legos and plopped down on the other side of the room, about thirty feet away. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

The camera owner—a burly man twice the size and height of the one chasing Emily and James—steadied his tripod with one hand and grabbed the pursuer with his other. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

Clearly hoping to contain her tenuous hair situation, she plants one hand on her head as she crosses to the ball that contains the boys' names and grabs the first slip she encounters. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

I guess it made him mad that I didn’t respond, because he grabbed the satchel from my shoulder and tossed it into the forest. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

I could feel his eyes on me as I poured the milk and grabbed a spoon. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

As Cole reached for more grass, he spotted a worm near his hand and grabbed it instead. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z

I walked back over to my bench, grabbed my backpack, and to keep my part of the deal, headed out. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

She grabbed the laptop and ran back to the bridge. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

I felt one huge hand come around and grab my hair, yanking me forward, right over his head. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

The flames grabbing for me like a hungry monster. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

The giant grabbed her thin wrist and began dragging Old Theresa out of town. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z

Suddenly Kohl thrust his hand out, grabbing Rowan’s and holding it tightly. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

I grab my bag and walk out of the gym. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

I think about getting a crutch, but I’d have to hop clear back to the family room for that, so I grab the handrail with both hands instead. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

Everyone was waiting for me now, so I crouched down and grabbed a big handful of dirt and sprinkled it onto the coffin. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

They grabbed him and threw him to the ground, stabbing him six times. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

“I’ll just grab an empty vial. Could you manage some more?” Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

Seven stiffened, prepared for its claws to sink into her, or its teeth to grab the nape of her neck like she was a puppy. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z

I say, reaching down to grab him by the neck. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

I grab a slice and take a bite. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z

My dad reaches out to grab my upper arm with firm reassurance. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z

I take the pouch, grab my notebook, and drag myself upstairs to get dressed. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z

“They’re supposed to be for the horses, but who cares? They’ve got years to eat sugar, whereas you and I...well, if we see something sweet, we better grab it quick.” Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

She grabbed a handhold on the wall to halt a slow drift she had acquired. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

Perhaps it had been rushed, with the fire starting; perhaps he had simply grabbed what he could with his impetuous, generous small hands. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Papa grabbed us by our arms and made us stand up. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

He grabs my forehead and puts it to his, and says in barely a whisper, “You are such an idiot.” The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

I grab the spiral notebook off of my desk. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

Then he reached in and grabbed a flapping bird by one leg and flipped it upside down. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z

“Yes, they are. Besides, you don’t honestly think all those drovers are going to last long out there, do you? I’ll grab one of their guns when they fall.” Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z

Sandy says thank you, grabs the box of cereal, pours himself a mountain, and scarfs it down in a minute flat. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z

I grab his arm and begin to propel him through the jungle after Finnick. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

It’s useless to think this, though, so finally I grab the overhead door brace with my hands facing each other, one beside the other. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

One cop grabbed one of my hands and his partner grabbed the other and they pulled me straight up out of my seat. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z

“I’m going out in the car and grab a smoke,” Kicky said. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Walton grabs my shoulders, shaking me a bit. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

Strengthening his grip, he pulled his body forward and lashed out with his other hand to grab more canvas. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I grab me a scrap of paper and write it down. It be out of my head then, and onto the paper.” Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

She's about to poke a hole in my story, so I grab Max's phone out of the backpack. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Chaol grabbed him by the collar of his jacket, and Dorian might have punched his friend had Chaol not been so lightning fast. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

I grabbed my backpack, not bothering to put my books in it, and hurried to his locker, the weight of the books pressing against my achy chest. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z

The farmer grabbed me under the arms, pulled me from the wagon, and threw me onto the road. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

He grabbed his bag, climbed up into the driver’s seat of the van, and the two of them drove back the way they came. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

He grabs a water pipe and pulls himself over the wall and onto the roof of an adjoining house. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z

We exchange good-byes, and John's two guards grab his arms to lead him out of my cell and back into his own. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

Ivette grabbed her purse from the chair next to the window. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z

He seized the little girl around the waist, grabbed the neck of Ron’s robes, and kicked off from the bottom. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

I grab the map, toss my backpack over my shoulder, and run out the door. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

Grandma began to call Little Pinch by a new name, Big Pinch, because he grabbed handfuls of food and tried to stuff his face. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z

“Someone with some decency grab that juvenile delinquent. That filthy little minor. Where is his respect? That little guttersnipe must be lashed until he collapses!” A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

We manage to grab a seat in the corner by the wide glass windows, a comfortable distance away from everyone else. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z

A second later she grabbed a basketball and started dribbling. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

He tried to grab it, but the frog took an enormous leap as he approached. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z

I grabbed the money from him and quickly smoothed out the dollar bills. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

Gilly nearly tripped over herself, leaping down and grabbing up “Sarsaparilla to Sorcery” from the chair seat, stretching her guts out to tip the book into its place on the shelf. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z

Milo jumped back in fright and quickly grabbed Tock to make sure that his alarm didn’t go off—for he knew how much witches hate loud noises. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z

When Emma tried to pull her off, two men grabbed her by the arms and wrestled her to the floor. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z

I march over and grab a handful of colored pencils, putting them safely back in the pencil holder they belong in. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z

He tried to grab Annabeth, and Piper lunged, slashing her blade across the side of the giant’s face. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

So at dismissal I opened my locker fast, grabbed my trumpet, my math textbook, and my best black pen, and stuffed my jacket into my backpack—all in one motion, no stopping. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

I grabbed Dad’s hand and dragged him to the kitchen. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

Ralph used one hand as a fulcrum and pressed down with the other till the shell rose, dripping, and Piggy could make a grab. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z

I pack the three town orders in separate hot bags, grab a six-pack of Coke and a six-pack of Sprite, and load up the car. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z

She was only vaguely aware of what was happening as Jerome Paisley grabbed her by the ankle and dragged her away from the safety of the bed. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z

Recess I hate because everyone screams and runs around crazy and grabs you and pushes you and you have absolutely no idea what will happen next. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

And that’s when he grabbed me, only this time it was to hold me up, not pull me to him. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

I put on my sandals and grabbed two books, hair ribbons and my hairbrush. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z

She finishes the wine from Mom’s glass and grabs the car keys. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

Sally skated over to him and grabbed his arm, and he waltzed off with her. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

He grabs my arm and pulls me into an embrace, slapping my back with one hand. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z

It didn’t take long for her to get back, of course, fifteen seconds, about as much time as she would need to pull over and grab her phone. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

I grab my bike and run with it down the sidewalk, hopping onto the seat once I get enough momentum. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

I grabbed two rolls and dropped them into the bag at my feet. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z

I lean over and grab it on the fourth ring, then wait for the answering machine to stop. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Now she said, “Emily, I think I know who grabbed Patrick’s phone and sent your picture to David Marcel.” Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z

Doha grabbed Gunwoo by the arm and pushed the woman away from the approaching truck. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

I grabbed a pen from Mr. Betz’s holder and found a scrap of paper. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

Narcissus unslung his bow and grabbed an arrow from his dusty quiver. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

I grabbed the biggest rock I could find and hit one of the girls on the head with it. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

I grabbed a sweater and went out to the street. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

Then she was grabbed by her arm, and Jacob was grabbed by his, and the knights took them to the nearest corner, out of earshot of Fabian and the Bertulfs. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z

I ran out front, grabbed my bicycle, and followed her to see where she was going. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

He grabbed her shoulders and made her look him in the face. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z

I wiped my hands on my apron and grabbed my phone. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

Thomas flips open a knife and grabs one of the spy’s fingers. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

And right at the moment when the realization reaches his brain and numbs his body that he’s probably seen Fizz et al without hijabs, I reach over and grab my camera. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

He turned to the first blank page and, after reaching up to grab a pen off his desk, drew a picture of a woodpecker eating a hamburger. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z

She was on it in the blink of an eye, grabbing a wing as the pigeon flapped and fluttered. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

I don’t know what I was thinking next, but I ran into the kitchen and grabbed a carton of eggs. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

‘You must grab your anklet very tight with both hands!’ he ordered. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

Pitching up and down as the horse runs, it offers little for the jockey to grab to avoid plunging to the ground and under the horse’s hooves. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

I grabbed my backpack and board and tapped my father’s foot. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

She ran after her and grabbed the back of her coat. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

I grabbed up a knife and held it ready for her. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

Emma had to grab a shelf to hold on once again, but this time she made sure she was facing the exact spot where the door back out to the Boring Room had been. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

I look at my chalky face under my ridiculously crooked bangs in the mirror, then grab a handful of paper towels, soak them in water, and begin to scrub. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

Ess didn’t seem to exactly understand the question, but Jinny grabbed her mug from the bedside table anyway and said firmly, “Wait here.” Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

I grab my lunch from my locker but can’t muster up my standard slam, and then I make my way outside. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

So I grabbed Toby’s cage and went round the side of Mrs. Shears’s house and sat down behind the dustbin so they couldn’t see me. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

Suddenly his mother grabbed his hand and pulled him away. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z

The cruel pretty grabbed Cray’s chin and flashed the reader in his eye. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

João grabbed a rope that was tied to the bow and pulled the canoe while trying to swim toward the shore. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z

With all the visitors engaged in playtime pursuits, however, Apples to Apples is the only game left on the shelf, and Mackenzie grabs it, not knowing the sordid history. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z

With Phelan, we moved him to the door of his cell, but there progress ceased, for Massey grabbed the bars and held on like a crab. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

I grabbed my backpack and dashed outside just in time to make the bus. The Million Dollar Shot 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

When I reached down to loosen his collar he grabbed me by the wrist. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

He grabs a pair of sneakers, and they take off while he’s still pulling them on, running west. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

Nathan crawled into his window, and before he took off the bow guard, he grabbed a gummy bear and held it up to the ceiling. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

I grab a handful and then let it fall through my fingers. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

After a good five minutes of this, he gave the envelope a faulty tap and had to reach out quickly and grab it. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z

So I grab my cell phone, plug in my earbuds, and head upstairs to the roof. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

I reached past the curtain and grabbed his shoulder, but he pulled away. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

He grabbed his hat and clomped it back on his head. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

When Lupita got up, she scooted to the side of the pickup to grab hold of the metal edge and look over the side at the road ahead. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z

A man with a little girl looked at us, then grabbed the little girl's hand and crossed the street. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z

And then Hannah saw me and did this obviously fake laugh and grabbed Maddie’s arm so they could look at something on her phone together. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

While Irene pretended to study the label of an Idaho Spud candy bar, taking her time, I grabbed two packs of the Bubblicious and tucked them just inside the band of my shorts. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z

The third time it starts, I grab the remote and pause the show. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

“You guys are a family of three, so you can grab three cans, plus a bag of dry beans.” Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z

We each checked into a room, made ourselves comfortable, and then trudged back down the stairs to grab our gear and bring up the other candles. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z

I grab my dress uniform off a hook and button it on quickly, edgy at her awkwardness. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z

When I pulled away from Dad, Mom grabbed me in her own tight squeeze. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z

If I opened my eyes, I could grab it and fire at him before he knew what hit him. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

He ran across to the other side of the cave and grabbed the long trumpet thing, the one he had been carrying when Sophie had first seen him in the village. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

Katie grabbed Francie’s hand and tried to pull her up the stairs, but the child’s hand was frozen to the spoke. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

She closed her eyes, grabbed my arm to steady herself, and started whispering, “Thank you Lord ... Thank you Lord.” The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

Simeon grabs hold of Emmett's leg, trying to keep the men from dragging him away. Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z

One day my buddy Stevie grabbed my mike and started goofing. Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

I grab her and yank her away from the big girl she's linked up with. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Dwight grabbed it, smiled and stumbled into the crowd, completely through with us now that he had what he wanted. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

She grabbed her knapsack and stumbled down the hill away from the fire. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

Petra grabbed Calder’s sleeve and pointed to a giant file cabinet. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

No matter where she tries to grab it, it splurches out around her fingers. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

Cluny grabbed the Father Abbot and threw him to the ground. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z

She grabbed my hand and started leading me through the crowd. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

They grab him before he can move more than a few steps. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

Just something she had grabbed up to drape her dreams over. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z

She tried to grab my arm, but I jerked it away and looked around to see who might have noticed. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z

Somebody grabbed my shirt at the waist as I started the shot. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z

She grabbed the antlers and put them on her head and made a noise like a horse neighing. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

After that, we each grab a little bucket of water and run to the nearest available door or window to toss it out. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z

He grabs a pen tied to a string and hands it to Darius. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

I grab a pair of silver cross earrings, and my look is complete. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

Following Eang’s lead, I grab the charcoal paste and cover my face and body with it. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

He grabs waters from the fridge, and a bag of pretzels, and I follow him upstairs, still damp and shivering. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

He grabbed the cloak and held it up. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z

After verbally humiliating me, the teacher called me up to the front of the class, grabbed a thick cane out of the cupboard, told me to straddle the table and whipped me a dozen lashes. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

He was snarling as he came, and Mama just barely had time to come to her feet and grab up a dead chinaberry pole before he sprang. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z

Attitude forgotten, Penny grabs a handful and promptly begins to scribble all over the coloring book, as well as Mrs. V’s table. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

Davis brushed some cereal dust off the hundred-dollar bills, stacked them next to the sink, and then grabbed them. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

The carnations were cheaper, so I grabbed a dozen yellow ones. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z

Taft and Will grab pork chops off the platter and eat them with their hands. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z

Red lunged at me, trying to grab it away, but his own father held him back. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

The freed defenders grabbed up anything that would serve as weapons. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z

I grabbed the clothes and took off running, Margo behind me. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

Someone had grabbed him from behind, pinning his arms. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

He grabs it and kisses the back of it. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

I filled the pockets with the remaining eggs, grabbed a handkerchief, and picked up my purse. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

He takes off the headset and moves in the total blackness toward where Volkheimer sits and grabs what he thinks is his arm. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z

I reached up to my sister’s plate, grabbed the stack of pepperoni slices, and shoved them into my mouth. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z

He trotted over to the table, grabbed the mirror by the handle, dashed to the pool, and dove in. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z

Generals grabbed hold of telephones and shouted orders to everyone they could think of. James and the Giant Peach 1961-11-01T00:00:00Z

I grab her from behind, I wind my hand into her long blond hair, I jerk her head backwards, I pull her to the floor and I smash her head against the cool blue tiles. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

She needed to grab hold of Ess, needed to stroke her tangled hair, clutch her thin shoulder. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

A few seconds later, so close to the boat I could have leaned down and grabbed it, a large sea turtle appeared, a hawks bill, flippers lazily turning, head sticking out of the water. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

I grab the two bowls of soup and we watch quietly in his room. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z

Rick stared at him, then grabbed for the briefcase. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z

Bran grabbed the bar overhead and pulled himself up, shouting for help. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

Miles grabbed my wrist and pulled me out of the room. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

I grabbed it and ran out of the kitchen. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

She grabbed a handful and swiped her face. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z

The word had an electric crackle to it; saying it aloud produced the same feeling you got when you grabbed a snake in your bare hands. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

I grab my knife and get up, trying to ignore the ache in my shoulder. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

The one who grabbed the cigarettes, the one who wrestled for the gun, the one who checked the place to see if the coast was clear. Monster 1999-01-01T00:00:00Z

His hand shot out and grabbed her by the neck as she tried to get away. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

I rush to my locker to grab my things, like I’m scared Bo might leave without me or something. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

“Give me a second. I’ll grab the books from my room.” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

“Wait a second,” Carrie says, grabbing her purse and running after him. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

“Harry, no!” moaned Hermione, grabbing his arm and attempting to push it down by his side. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

“Dammit!” she shouted, jumping up and grabbing a towel off the sink. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

She grabbed my hand and put the necklace in my palm, then shut my fingers around it. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mom leaves to get ready for her ten o'clock Introduction to Literature class, and I grab a pen and paper and go to the parlor the minute she's gone. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

James grabbed his backpack without looking at it and followed Emily as she marched across the library and disappeared between rows of bookshelves. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

I grab my lucky rabbit foot and hold tight. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

I run down the hall and grab the crowbar just inside Lily’s door that she left as promised, and then I burst into Mother and Father’s room, letting the door bang into the wall. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z

Adam grabbed my hands and blew on them. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Arcadio grabbed her by the wrist and tried to pull her into the hammock. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z

He grabbed her and pulled her behind the tree, then put his arm around her and whispered, “Come with me.” Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z

He grabbed the cup and threw the contents of it back, finishing it off and putting it down on the desk with a bang. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z

Bronwyn obliged, reaching through the cage to grab the boy’s arms, then pulling him off his feet and up against the bars. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z

"You grab your bags and scoot right on back here again. I'll leave the door unlatched." The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z

Someone grabs a handful of my hair and slams my head against something hard. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

Tiara said, grabbing hold of George, who didn’t seem to mind. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

And I grabbed her crescent flukes and tugged, inch by inch, until the water lifted her enough so we both slipped back suddenly into the sea. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z

I grabbed a beach blanket and a six-pack of Coke from under my bunk. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

I grab a really cool-looking ax—which is surprisingly light—and give it a couple swings. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

At lunch, I want to grab a salad and keep my head down, but Phil walks up to me at the salad bar. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z

Turning out the lights of his car, Sammy grabbed the shotgun, loaded two shells in the barrels, and motioned for Ben to follow him quietly. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

The owner, Mr. Sutton, strolls over and introduces himself to me and grabs our coats. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

And the two of us were standing there, both grabbing on to one old trash bag with the last few Legos inside. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

He came up and grabbed my wrist, yanking my hand out of my pocket. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

They surrounded me quickly and began to grab for my hand. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then he grabbed me by the arm and dragged me toward the door. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

He grabbed a piece of scrap paper and spent nearly a half-hour drawing diagrams and explaining the basic biology of cells as Deborah asked questions. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

We’d wake in the morning, grab our bowls and cups, and make our way to the big dining hall. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z

It floated with its door to the sty I reached out, grabbed the handle and lifted the door open. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

He grabbed at Genie’s shoulder the second they stepped out onto the porch. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

When all he really wanted to do was run downstairs, grab hold of Emma and Chess, and never let go. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

He barked his warning bark and then grabbed back on to my pants. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

But Big Ma pushed past Fern, grabbed “Bertha,” snapped her neck while her light-brown-feathered body fussed about before stopping cold, and brought supper into the house. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z

I grabbed a fistful of his shirt, pushed it up to his chin, forced his head back. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z

I grab the receipt, memorizing how I have $2,076.27 left in my account as I tear up the slip. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

“Oh, here you go,” she says, grabbing hold of it first. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

I stood up, grabbed the handles of Beau’s duffel, and slid past her and out into the aisle. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

And with a terrific lunge, he grabbed hold of Edward’s feet and pulled him out of the sky and wrestled him to the earth. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z

He grabbed Travis in a huge bear hug and they took one last picture together. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

She bubbles up with tears and grabs Dad. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

Lightning fast, Margo grabbed his comforter and threw it over him, and when I looked up, the little ninja was already out the window. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

This causes the rotor blades to twist slightly and grab a bigger bite of air, and up you go. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

The phone rang and he grabbed it and felt his heart begin to jog when he heard Madu’s voice. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

She feels sick about The Taker grabbing her at school, sick about shaking him off like that. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

She was giving Baby an evening bath when the siren alarm sounded again and she grabbed Baby naked and ran from the outhouse. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

I dropped Riptide and grabbed the bow off the wall. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

Goon grabs a bunch of cartons of milk and asks, “Ay, can we take this in case somebody needs it on the street?” The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

Then Rowdy grabbed a shovel that somebody had been using to dig barbecue holes and went after that van. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z

I tense my fingers, about to grab the knife handle, but he doesn’t come close enough. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

I grab a pen from Old Man Lee’s countertop and start writing the directions down like mad. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

The Doberman’s muscles tighten, like it’s ready to charge, so I grab Garrett and race back out the door. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

“All right!” cried Harry, grabbing the elf’s arm to stop him. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z

You absolutely love it each time a zombie lunges at a human and chomps on flesh because it makes April grab the legs next to hers, one of which is yours. Booked 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

I put my headphones back on and grabbed a blank sheet of paper. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z

Maxine grabs a throw pillow from the sofa and gives it to me. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

“In this heat it’ll dry in five minutes,” she said, and grabbed her purse and keys and walked out with us. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

If your lungs grabbed up all the oxygen, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation wouldn't work. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

Diana grabbed the closest desk as everything in the room started to shake. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

At the sound of his voice, the old soldier spun about, took two long steps across the room, and made a grab for Jonathan. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a small, grimy hand reach up a few inches from my face and grab a handful of cubes. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

She reached out and grabbed Finn by the shoulders, pulling him closer. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

I grab a slice of orange cheese wrapped in plastic. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

She waved her arm around in the water, searching for something to grab onto, but there was nothing there except cold water. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

He grabbed for it, missed, grabbed again and caught it. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

I grabbed the basket as he looked down to inspect his shoe. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

I guess they heard something in my voice, because Liz grabbed Curtis’s arm, and Betty Jean pushed them both into the kitchen, where Pastor George was talking on the phone. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

She grabbed the stick in one hand and her knife in the other. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

If I work quickly, I could grab Bobs rifle and take him out of the equation. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z

If he were any closer, he would be too tempted to throw himself against the bars, grabbing for any part of the guard’s flesh. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

Miles grabbed the black duffel bag stashed behind the driver’s seat and dumped the contents on the floor, where they rolled around. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

He slept, snoring, on his folded blanket most of the day, and it was the toddlers who grabbed and gnawed. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

With the deadline for the next day’s paper looming, Bagdikian grabbed the articles the reporters had typed up and jumped on the back of a copy editor’s motorcycle. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

I run behind him and grab on to his arms, pulling him backward, and backward, and backward again—until we both fall onto each other in a heap. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z

The man reached to his belt and grabbed a bullhorn that hung from the right side, raising it in front of him. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Some grabbed up knives, platters, flagons, anything that might serve as a weapon. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

My brother grabbed the leg of the first person he saw—a man walking down the street—and held on tight. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

She rushes forward, grabs my arms, and pulls me close. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

“A prettier one,” he said, grabbing somebody else. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

I grabbed the back half and rounded on Miles, who still stood a few feet behind me, looking mildly surprised. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

He shook his head and said she was foolish not to grab the offer. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

He grabbed Teacher’s carefully arranged apples and hurled them every which way. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

I only recognize Chief Crowe, who dashes over and grabs me by both shoulders. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

He hit the surface with a splash, and Jinny was almost surprised by how good it felt, the motion of grabbing him, pulling him down, hearing the splash and his shout. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

I grab my black music portfolio even though I won’t need it. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z

Emma grabbed Finn by the shoulders and started jumping up and down, like kids on the playground whose team had just scored a goal or a touchdown or a home run. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

He grabbed at Nina’s hand, and only then did she recognize him. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

“Pick up your rucksack from the front hall, please,” she said, stepping past him and grabbing her handbag. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z

I grab a couple more trash bags and head into the bedroom after her. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

Celaena gave a start and grabbed at her tunic, gaping as she found that it had somehow turned into a nightgown, and then marveled at her hand as she lifted it into the air. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

I ran to the curb and grabbed a taxi that was just letting out a family of cruise passengers. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

I grabbed her leash however, as I wanted to think before awakening him. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

I remember to grab some chalk and toss it into my jacket pocket. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z

Matt put the grasshopper on the floor for Branch, who grabbed it with his teeth and con-sumed it with a crunch that made Kira cringe. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

He feels hands grabbing his arm, gripping his shirt and elbow, pulling. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

The second Davon heard the word stroke, he grabbed Deborah’s pocketbook, dug out her car keys, and ran to the car. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

Tiara bumped into Petra, who fell backward, giving Harris a chance to grab the gun again. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

I grabbed Drew by his fist and managed to press my forearm against his neck, holding him at bay. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

“Catherine, don’t—” the queen says, but Catherine grabs the heavy curtains with both hands and throws them open. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

Again I went to get little Fern, but Sister Mukumbu grabbed my shoulder. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

The next thing I know, she’s grabbing hold of my braids. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z

I grab one of the legs of the telescope with my hand. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z

Both of them ran over to help, each grabbing one of Darnell s feet. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

We’re both silent as I grab the glass from him, our hands brushing. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

After picking up their new clothes, they grabbed a bite to eat. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z

I grabbed my sticks and pad and set out in search of a private place to practice. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

I grabbed a computer station near the back and started making notes listing how I’d messed up. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Relax,” he says and grabs a sponge from the sink. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

All those thoughts grabbed and pulled at my brain, slowing me to a stumbling walk. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

Zach grabbed the hand truck and wheeled it out as fast as he could to start unloading the supers from the honey wagon. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

She quickly leaned forward and grabbed her hands behind her knees. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

I grab my cleats off the floor, loop my arm through my bag, and open the door. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z

I tried to grab the pot from her, but she was too quick. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

I swear, in like two seconds Daddy grabs DeVante by his neck and slams him against the freezer. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

Panic made my mouth start flapping: “Troy took my friend’s laptop. He grabbed me first. I just defended myself.” Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

And I'm naked, and I grab up a sweatshirt from the floor and use it to cover up. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

This time, if my ears heard right, she grabbed him, too. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

Arthur gets another round of Cokes and when he returns, he grabs the remote. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

She darted forward to grab the linen from the bank, and she saw the pale arm of a rusalka half a second before it emerged from the water. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

“If I hurry,” I said, jumping up and grabbing the jar. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

He grabbed a loose stone from the floor and hurled it at the creature. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

I grab her hand, trying to stop the water from splashing. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

I reach out to grab the code, pull forward an enormous block of it, and swipe it away. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

I grabbed the little boy and picked him up. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

She grabbed the microphone pole like Diana Ross, stepped out in front of us—her Supremes—then cleared her throat. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

Percy slipped his hand into his pocket and grabbed his pen. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

We stepped over them together and she grabbed my arm, just above the elbow, and pulled me to her, her mouth at my ear. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z

I grabbed it, thinking this was going to be a revisit of the whole "energy of the team" speech. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z

He grabbed the change jar from the counter and dumped it. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

Then I grab my cane, blow him a kiss, and close the door. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

Sigurd punched his other arm out the side, grabbed handfuls of willow branches, and ripped them away from his chest. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

I grabbed the chocolate pot and left, not wanting to see what became of the poor creatures’ heads. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

Moving quicker than lightning, the cuco whipped around to Beefy’s crib, trying to grab the baby. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z

He hurled the water full in the face of the astonished dog, then grabbed a broom. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I was pouring his tea, Ma,” Rupa said, but she grabbed the bucket and headed outside again. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z

I leave the salt and pepper there on the counter, and head back through the kitchen to grab the trash. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

The mother grabbed the child and shook her and shook her. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

She stood, grabbed his arm, and spun him onto his back. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

Dr. Medina hunched forward, her hands grabbing for something. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

And then, suddenly, the great, wide net of a fisherman reached out and grabbed the rabbit. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Moss steered me into the kitchen, grabbed the hot-sauce bottle, and dribbled some into my mouth. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

I grab a box and run up the stairs to my room because I have to do this fast, like, maybe it's already too late. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Esperanza reached up, grabbed his silk tie, and used it to pull herself upright. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Without waiting for Oliver to respond, Angie grabbed one of the two handles of the cookie basket and together they lugged it to Angie’s apartment. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

He grabbed for it, missed, ran after it and caught it in two hands. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z

Alex grabbed it and leaped into the Jeep, grateful to see the keys were in the ignition. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z

My arms and hands are pretty stiff, but I can mash the buttons on the TV remote and move my wheelchair with the help of knobs that I can grab on the wheels. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

We walk out to the elevators—and Abby grabs my hand, squeezing it quickly, before pressing the button for the fifth floor. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z

She grabbed the kettle off the stove, lifted it to make sure there was water in it, then set it back down. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

A bold starling swooped and grabbed some of the browning grass that had been its hair. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

I grabbed my pillow, my keepsakes bag, some clothes, and my toothbrush. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

I grab the first person I see—a young doctor standing close to the door. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

Diana grabbed me and yanked me along behind her. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z

Hazel pulled the comforter up on the bed so it was nice and neat, and then grabbed her backpack, stuffed the jacket in it, and tiptoed through the dark cottage. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z

He reached up to grab one and came down with several, and they kept coming, washing over him, floating all around him. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z

I grabbed the book and closed my eyes. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z

Without answering, I grabbed up my gunny sack and left. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

I shoved the poem in my pocket, grabbed my sax, and went to the front of the room. Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

It’s not huge, but it’s heavy enough that I have to grab it with both hands. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

It felt good to grab him, to anticipate the warm pressure of his rising and falling chest. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

Maya said, but she was already pushing back her chair, grabbing her plate, and motioning to Grace to follow her. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

I grab the gun Uriah gave me before we left and hold it out from my body, ignoring the way my throat tightens at the feel of it. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z

Hitting land, the boys raced back to the Twenty-Sixth Street beach, grabbed the black lifeguard, and told him what had happened. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

“Please! My fingers are broken, grab my other arm — it hurts too much!” The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z

“I did fool you, didn’t I?” he says, pulling open a dresser, grabbing a T-shirt, and wrapping it around the ice. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

I jump, grab the ledge, and pull myself up, my arms shaking. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

In fact, I did feel like grabbing the gun, but I felt more like shooting Deluca than Webb. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z

I grab it, heading back to the doorway, and hold out the paper to her. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z

She grabbed me and wrapped her arms around me like a boa constrictor. The Million Dollar Shot 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

Then she grabbed the dog crate out of the back of her truck and threw another handful inside. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

But my mother, who had been standing alongside the door, reached out and grabbed my arm as I turned the doorknob. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

Holly grabbed the remains of a nettle smoothie from the cooler and drank it in the tunnels. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z

Hornet avoided the question and grabbed one of the books she had taken from Ida's shelf and started to leaf through it. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

When he was a few steps gone I realized that not moving was the wrong thing, and I grabbed my friends and pulled them along again. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

Then, right as he’s about to turn around, I lunge forward and grab for his suitcase. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

When I hesitate, Ma adds, “The sooner you grab it, the sooner we can get back to the transporter.” Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z

I grabbed my book and headphones and went outside to sit on the porch. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z

Others tried to push him; some from below swatted at him, grabbed his legs, trying to pull him into the seething mass of bodies. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

I dashed toward the house, but Roberto quickly caught up to me and grabbed me by the back of the t-shirt and yelled, “Are you crazy!” The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as I grabbed my stuff and shut the door, she drove off. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

She couldn’t feel it anywhere, so she grabbed the candle. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

She laughs and grabs a bunch of Cheetos from the girl next to her and shoves them into her mouth. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

We grabbed our sleeping bags and got out of the way as a deathly white limousine slid to a stop in front of us. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

A second later, she grabs hers and follows me into the hallway. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z

Bob grabs paintings with his teeth and drags them to me. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z

The referee grabbed his gloves and wiped them off on his gray shirt. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z

And when I say that her hand brushes up against mine, and I just grab hers because it feels like there is less to ruin now. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

He grabbed a couple of wrenches out of the toolbox and headed for the stairs. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

She grabbed his hand, and they ran wildly out of the village into what they hoped was the safety of the darkness. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

Chubs grabbed my arm, his face lightening considerably. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

Virgil grabbed two clementines in each hand and tried hard not to drop them as he sat next to her. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

I grabbed an apple in each fist and tore off running. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

He grabbed hold of one of the forks of the lifting assembly and gave it a hearty handshake. Ungifted 2012-08-21T00:00:00Z

She grabbed me when we went through, like it was romantic, and she had the front of my coat in her hands, and she pulled me right up to her and kissed me. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

I grabbed Miss Patty Cake’s dimpled arms and chubby legs. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

He grabbed a Bible from behind his pulpit and plumped down on one of the crude wooden pews. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

Then I grab my phone off the floorboard. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

James grabbed his backpack without looking at it and followed Emily as she marched across the library and disappeared between rows of bookshelves. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

She grabs my arm and spins me around. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z

I grab Bryce by the shoulders and hold him so I can see his face. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

I leap as far as I can and manage to grab the edge of the windowsill with one hand. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

“Stay stilt grunted the dwarf, grabbing hold of Harry’s bag and pulling him back. “Let me go!” Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z

He grabs a grocery bag from the back of Emmett’s car. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

She didn’t want to have to reach in and grab. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

“We’re going to have to take all of you to the police station,” the older policeman said, reaching over to grab Jinjoo’s arm. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

I look on helplessly as she runs right into a soldier, and when she tries to turn away from him, he grabs her and throws her to the ground. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

Washington was thrown into the swift-moving water and saved himself by grabbing a log torn from the raft. George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

When I didn’t say anything, Eddie reached across the table and grabbed my hand, which would be trouble as soon as the guard saw us. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

Nan yelled and motioned to a toppled chair and a pile of pink fabric, winced, and grabbed her ribs. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

She looked at me, surprise on her face, grabbed Doodle, and ran to Mrs. V in tears. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

The woman at the Walton County jail had a different approach; she grabbed Luma’s hand, inked her fingertips, and then slammed her hand down on the counter. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

A little girl named Hina grabbed the seat next to me, the spot where my friend Shazia usually sat—forcing Shazia to sit on the bench in the middle, where we often put our backpacks. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

I set the milk pail inside and grabbed up the rope. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

He unrolls the plan from its tube and spreads it out on the dining table, securing the corners with paperback books he grabs off the bookcase. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

I thought about the marsh—not the poppet grabbing me, but what had happened when I tried to get away. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

“We are all alone,” he said again, as he grabbed my chest and squeezed. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

I remember when you were a baby, you grabbed a spoon full of peanut butter out of my hand and shoved it into your mouth. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

He quickly grabbed the notebook out of her hands and did what he had wanted to do for a long time. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z

Then Jack grabbed Maurice and rubbed the stuff over his cheeks. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z

She pushed someone out of the way and grabbed it just below the net. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z

I grab my empty satchel and Starry's hand and race down the stairs to freedom. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

“When I saw Dane follow a short time later, I grabbed my club.” The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z

I grab a rock off the ground with my Hector-free hand and close my fist around it. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

Diego grabbed his tray and waded into the sea of tables and chairs. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

A couple of them had had the sense to grab their cigarettes. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z

My hand shakes when I grab the railing, and I look over my shoulder one last time, to check if Tobias caught up to us. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z

He grabbed me by my shirt and threw me across the room. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

He managed to grab Enzo by the life jacket as he went sailing by him. I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z

I grabbed my notebook and left the kitchen. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z

Lac grabbed Fox and Hobs and dragged them behind the trash bins. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z

Finally I grab a roll of Life Savers and put my pennies in Mr. Jackson’s fat, sweaty hand. Finding Langston 2018-08-14T00:00:00Z

But today, after I was sure my nails were dry, I reached up and grabbed a chunk of hair, split it into thirds, and started braiding. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z

Crouching low, like a bobcat ready to spring, he grabbed Grandpa’s right knee, turned quick, and jerked him off the counter just as his partner raised a chair high and crashed it over Grandpa’s head. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

Mom grabbed her shuttle and ran for the porch, only to slip, both feet flying over her head, her pink ruffled matching house slippers sent sailing. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

I no longer had the strength to grab a sturdy peasant girl by the waist and swing her up onto my saddle, much less rip her clothes off and enter her against her will. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ernie, who had set the suitcase down, picked it back up, and Grandma grabbed Genie’s shoulders, moving him around his father. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

What if somebody like Big Tony grabbed the puppy? Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

Nailer grabbed a loose service panel and hurled it, but his father dodged easily. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z

Still reading, she grabs my face between her hands, grinding my cheeks in circles while calling out, “...much consideration, you have been accepted as one of two teen finalists from the state of Rhode Island...!’ Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

So when Mom yelled, “Go!” and Chess grabbed Finn’s hand and pulled him along, Finn raced directly toward the guards. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Men grab paddles and sweep them through the water. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z

“Here. Let me grab a cup of tea, and then I’ll tell you what I know.” From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

Alex grabbed the flashlight, got off the sofa bed, and stumbled into the kitchen. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

Before they could see me, I grabbed my camera bag and ran out of the door. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Ivan grabbed at where the spoon had struck him and looked back at the kitchen, searching for who had thrown the spoon. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

“I’m insane. I cant take her. Keep her. What am I thinking of. Jason,” she says, grabbing my arm. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z

He grabs Henry by the shoulder and turns him around—then the kid looks at Henry a little funny. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

I reach into the top drawer of my dresser and grab the reddest lipstick I have. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z

I tried to convince her that I could jump down, grab it, and bring it back up without being noticed, but she would have none of it. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

I ask his bare butt as he struts in that slow summer way of his across the room and grabs a blue robe from a hook on the wall next to the smocks. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z

Reaching across the gap between the two horses, he grabbed Seabiscuit’s saddlecloth and pulled back hard. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then he grabbed them and thrust them into the lit coal stove. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

My daddy jumped up out of his chair, came around the table with his arms outstretched, grabbed Mama out of her chair, and kissed her hard. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

She grabbed me by the wrist so hard it hurt. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z

I wondered whether she might actually grab a stick and whack Nelson behind the head, as she’d done to the snake. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

I reached up and grabbed them, lifting the Story Box off the pedestal. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

Moss stood up again, this time walking over to Mr. Jacobs and grabbing the remaining files as the man was explaining another diagram. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Everyone grabbed branches from the fire and ran off to protect the animal pens. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

On the way back to my room, while Buzz was still on her laptop, I quietly rooted though her purse and grabbed her checkbook. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

A boy with a high, square forehead grabs the sack with the dried herbs and throws my Beny More album like a Frisbee against the elm. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

He took his glasses off and grabbed Baby’s little hands and began to dance around in circles with her. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

Frantically, I grab a handful of knives from the kitchen and try each one in the keyhole. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

Audrey asked, but I was shutting off the light and grabbing her hand to run. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

We all dove into the huge stack of packages, grabbing anything with our names on it. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

He grabbed Piper’s waist and summoned the wind. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

I was trying to shake off the rainwater when somebody behind me grabbed my coat collar and spun me around. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

They hitched the spool to rusted iron hooks, then grabbed the crane cable and jumped aboard the spool as it descended, swaying and spinning to the lower deck. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z

He stood, grabbing her by the back of her dress as he did. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

Max grabs his piece of wood, looks at me one more time, and goes up the ladder. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

His grandmother grabbed him by his shoulders and pushed him back on the mat. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

She grabbed me and ran to Mrs. Deebs’s room next door. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

“French, up front with me. Chi-Boy, take the back. Everyone, grab your stuff.” The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z

And the man with the diamond patterns on his socks tried to grab my shoulder, so I screamed. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

I wanted to be brave enough and good enough and normal enough to reach out and grab what he was dangling in front of me. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

Doha grabbed hold of his friend, desperately trying to calm him. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

“Let me grab my wallet,” he said, sounding defeated. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

Valley grabbed Seven’s hand, and they ran upstairs to her room. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z

Then I grab another cup of beer that someone left and drink what’s in that one too. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z

Moving more quickly than I had ever seen before, Ben grabbed me by the tatters of my shirt and sprang from the seat of the wagon. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

If the Gestapo can’t find the saboteur, they simply grab five hostages and line them up against the wall. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z

I also grabbed a few other essential items. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

He grabbed my hair and shook my head till I was dizzy. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z

“Yeah. It’s a pretty serious trick. Anyway, I wore this mask and crashed a party. They almost caught me, so I grabbed a bungee jacket.” Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

“I want to grab some breakfast. I’m starving.” Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z

He ducked, grabbed a rock, and hurled it at the creature. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

I reached into the tub of BBQ and grabbed a handful of sloppy pulled pork. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z

Arriving at the door, I grabbed its thick golden handle and pulled. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

Reaches in to grab Dusty, then heads for the door. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

He tried to hit me, so I grabbed his arm and held on to it. Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

He grabbed the little girl by the hand and pulled her close. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

I plunged my hand into the gourd, making a grab for his thick throat, and he broke into pieces, splashing water all over my face and clothes. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

Unable to control his grief, Makafui grabbed one of the leaders of the march and tried to strangle him with his wrist chains. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

If you walked near the buildings, people grabbed you. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

He stood too quickly and had to grab the back of his chair to steady himself against dizziness. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

I reached across her and grabbed the laptop. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Two policemen grabbed him and rushed him over to the fence. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z

But even if he did, I wasn’t the one who needed it, because I wasn’t the one who crowded, and bumped, and grabbed. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

He’d gone down to grab coffee, but now he wasn’t there. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

Bailey grabbed up the lumpy pillowcase and pushed by me for the stairs. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

Sneaky grabs some packs of M&M’s, and I get Butterfingers and Laffy Taffy. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z

Jacob grabbed the enormous hock of meat that passed for William’s shoulder and shook it. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z

He grabbed me, and laughing, we rolled about in the grass like two pups. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z

Benji grabbed a cart and led them to the sneaker section. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

I grab Caleb’s arm as I stumble over the man’s shoes. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

Mark ran to it, grabbed it and threw the strap around his shoulder, then made sure it was powered up and started back toward the barracks. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

And when you catch the spirit, that don't mean you reach out and grab it like it's ball or something. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z

Haymitch and Plutarch grab my arms and propel me out of the room. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z

As if reading his thoughts, Alby walked over and grabbed him by the shoulder. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

Somkit grabbed the arm of one of the women running past. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z

"Lord Bronn would sound better. I could grab the boy for you just as well. I'll dandle him on my knee and sing him nursery songs if there's a lordship in it." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

She grabbed a snoozing Franz by the collar and dragged him outside. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

Then I headed my skiff in the right direction, grabbed the stern line, and looped it around the outboard’s handle. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

He grabbed my hair with one hand and used his other arm to drag me back toward the raft. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

I grabbed a blanket to wrap around myself. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z

I grab Manchee by the collar and hit him hard across his back leg. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z

On and on we went, until Bear unexpectedly grabbed me by my arm and swung me around. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z

Frankie said, grabbing a couple of extension cords off the ground. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

I smiled at him, but you grabbed me by the arm and pulled me through the gate. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

Kaitlin could barely keep her arms around Z’s neck, which meant the guy had no hands to grab anything to help him make the climb down. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

She started looking around for somebody to go with her when a cop grabbed me by the arm and said, “You come with us.” 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

I grabbed his shoulders, bit into his flesh with my nails, threw him away from me. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

And when he does, I take three quick strides across the room, grab the knob, shut the door, and turn the lock. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

I jumped up, grabbing my bag from the back of my chair. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

Then, bending over like a ballerina taking a bow, she grabs hold of her ankles and pulls her head in between them. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z

He half rose; I half sat; and hung thus between earth and air we grabbed at each other’s fingers—and he cackled a laugh, and clasped me to him. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z

Willum tried to grab her, but she wriggled out of his arms. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Daniel came into the kitchen after his shower, grunted hello at me and grabbed a soda and a bag of sour-cream-and-onion chips. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

Her eyes were alight as she grabbed his shoulders with both hands and shook him. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

I grabbed it by the sides and pulled. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

Grace and Kojo grabbed shovels and moved load after load of crushed stone up and out of the way. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z

He jumped up and ran to the back and grabbed Leslie by the arm. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z

Captain Reed grabbed Harison’s hand—ignoring the boy’s cry of alarm at the sudden movement—and yanked him out of the clearing. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z

She pulled herself to the front and grabbed the reins. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as the front door slams shut, I grab the canvas, pull on my sneakers, and run out the back. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

Brian would have to lunge over him and grab the wheel, try to get his feet to the rudder pedals.... The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z

Richard grabbed at him, but Nailer wriggled free and scrambled down the corridor. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z

I grabbed the Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots even tighter and followed him. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z

He was so hypnotized by that starlet he simply reached over and grabbed a piece and stuck it in his mouth without looking. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z

They fire blindly into the dark, and most of them grabbed guns but no bladed weapons. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z

Frank took the quickest possible shower, put on the clothes Hazel had set out—an olive-green shirt with beige cargo pants, really?—then grabbed his spare bow and quiver and bounded up the attic stairs. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

Before I have time to move, his hand shoots out, he grabs my forearm and pulls me towards him. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

I nearly spilled my cobbler when I jumped up and grabbed it. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

I stop and Zephyr barrels into me, grabbing my shoulders so I don’t careen face forward into the ground. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z

He wheeled backward to his table and grabbed his bottle and cup. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

Mom grabs my arms to keep me from falling back into my seat. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

After practice, everybody gathered around the bench, grabbed their bags, and headed off to meet their parents. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

So when she had grabbed him by the collar at lunch—he swore he could still feel the material bunched between her fists—something inside him had been altered. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

Then I grabbed a trowel, tucked it into my waistpouch with my notebook, and headed down to the village. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

She was shaking me then, grabbing me by my shirt collar and rattling me like she wanted to loosen the last breath out of my chest. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

She grabs a couple leftover samosas and tosses them into the microwave. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z

We histled he would attract the Enemy and I grabbed at his Ankles to fell him, & fall he did, & lay in the Sand without Sign of Life beneath the Glare of our Townsmen. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

Then she grabbed my left leg and, with what I assumed was Jesus-powered strength, slowly dragged it up out of the mud. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z

“Come on,” Mom whispered, and grabbed my hand. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

Eric grabbed Caroline and kissed her as soon as the judge said, “Her lips are yours.” Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z

Our first conversation began with her grabbing my hand to examine my newly painted nails, gold with silver moons. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

I smile as I grab one, two, four, six, twelve. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

“Here’s the dough I’m putting up for grabs,” Halliday says, grinning broadly. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

He grabbed a piece of paper from his desk and handed it to Deborah. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

“Your show ended two minutes ago,” Calista told me, getting up to grab the remote. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z

Sigurd grabbed the domovoi, his giant fist squeezing the house spirit hard enough for Anya to hear a squelch and a crunch. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

She had gotten halfway across on the tree bridge and now stood there grabbing the upper branches, terrified to move either forward or backward. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z

My mother grabbed my hands and I felt hot tears scalding my fingers. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

Suddenly Lev thrusts his hand back and grabs mine. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

As Haukelid grasped the man’s hand, his friends grabbed the Nazi, lifted him over the rail, and dropped him into the lake. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Sinita grabbed her towel and soap dish from her night table and joined the exodus. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

The woman named Carol grabbed for the strap on her shoulder and moved her pocketbook so that it now rested on her stomach. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

I said to Dad, grabbing one of the handles. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z

She grabs the second treat, then backs up, like I’m some kind of enemy. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z

“That’s my jump rope, Virgil! I grabbed it before we left the house!” Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

She reached for her backpack to grab the book, but Mr. Quisling held up a hand. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

Mama walks to the small kitchen area and grabs the few pots, pans, and bowls that we have. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z

I rushed to my room and grabbed my notebook plus a blank one for Abby. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

Joana grabbed my arm, pulling me to a stop in the dark. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z

“Holy fish,” I whispered, grabbing on to Fred’s gold mermaid around my neck. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

“Jubilee, grab my bag and my phone, will you?” Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

My laughter is a performance, a grab at the ordinary. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z

I wanted her to do something, like grab my hand. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Emily went to grab her notebook from her backpack when she saw the time on the Lees’ grandfather clock. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

Toby grabbed the keys without hesitation, and Jimmy smiled. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

I grab the handle and for one horrible moment I think the door will be locked and I will have to wait and I cannot wait. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

I think about it some more, and finally grab a marker to write. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z

She grabbed the turkey knife and started wiping it off. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

He grabbed his camera and started walking through the still-smoking ruins of the village. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

He slid into a patch of weeds and grabbed onto a thorny vine. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

And he reached out, grabbed Inigo just before he stumbled, brought him back to an upright position. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

I grabbed my briefcase and followed him as he led me back to his office. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Spencer ran to the front and grabbed the child, but it was clearly too late. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

A voice reached out, as if to grab him. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

Not that I was expecting a repeat of the butt grabbing, but being in that hallway still gave me the jitters. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Knowing my courage will diminish the longer I think about it, I grab the trellis and climb. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z

She stood stunned for a moment, staring into his outstretched hand, then grabbed the vial and began rubbing it fast between her palms, like she was warming herself in winter. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

If I grabbed one’s wings, I could get its jaws to clamp on my fingers. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

But instead of giving it to me, she put it down and grabbed my wrist. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

When the guard had grabbed her, she hadn’t been scared at all. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Two other people rushed Mark from behind and grabbed his arms, pulled him to his feet. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

She grabs my hand and takes me with her. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

Stella said bye to Tony and grabbed a broom without being told. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

He grabbed one of the small stone torches off the wall and laid it on top of his head. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

Then the dagger shatters, and while I'm still staring at it in disbelief, a powerful hand grabs my shoulder and pulls me off Helene. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z

Abbey grabbed a bagel out of the toaster and ran off to play on the computer. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

I grabbed the Princeton catalog just to double-check and, sure enough, under sports teams, fencing was listed. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

Darkness wiggles its horrible fingers and tries to grab. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

I grabbed Curzon under his armpits and dragged him across the floor and out the door. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

He stooped, grabbed her bag, and tossed it to one of his buddies. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Instead of fading, though, a half mile from the shell house the freshmen suddenly began to pull ahead, grabbing a quarter-length lead. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

I grab all three of the chargers; the second one I try fits. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

I unhooked the lock, flung the door open, quickly grabbed my gym clothes, and discovered my tennis shoes were missing. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

Amber uses a hot iron to start straightening it, then changes her mind and grabs a steam-roller for curls. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

He grabbed two of my T-shirts and told me to put one on and to wear my flip-flops. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

I grabbed his hand, and he lifted me up so we could trade places. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

I got up around seven-thirty, completely groggy from the weed the night before, grabbed a shower and some cereal and was on my way to school when I got this really weird feeling. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

“Don’t forget to grab the ones you left in my folks’ house back up in the woods.” As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

Mama came out of her trance and bustled around, grabbing many bread items and placing them on a plate in an overflowing heap. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

Fifi sniffs it, grabs it, then runs into the other room. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z

He grabbed her shoulders; his mouth was twisted open and the breath was hot and short; but it was his own body, not hers, which shook. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z

Messenger or no, her fumblings prompted a burst of laughter from the other students—except for Kate, who pretended not to notice as she grabbed Sticky’s arm, dragging him toward the door. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

I stood up and was about to grab the kapo to try and stop him, but another prisoner took me by the arm. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

I am about to whisper to Max to just stand up, grab the badge, and go when I hear the double doors down the hall swing open. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Kay reaches for a pair of strappy black suede heels and before her hand touches them, a white clerk grabs the shoes. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

She reached forward and grabbed the handle and entered the Golden Glen. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z

I grabbed hold of Belet before she was swept away by the hurricane-force wind and pulled her back inside the greenhouse. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z

It was one of those moments that come from outta nowhere, when you all of a sudden feel something reach inside your chest, grab your heart, and squeeze ’til you can hardly breathe. Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Locke guides me away, stopping to grab up someone’s blanket, which he wraps around my shoulders. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

Then Ernie grabbed all the paper from Genie’s hand and replaced it with the shovel. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

I wanted to grab every last thing I loved and stake it ruthlessly to the ground. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

I also grabbed a gray T-shirt with a pocket. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

I grab her hands and jump all around. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z

Lucas stood up, grabbing both my arms and lightly shaking me. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z

Then a figure rose from the Slytherin table and he recognized Pansy Parkinson as she raised a shaking arm and screamed, “But he’s there! Potter’s there! Someone grab him!” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

I put my hand in my pocket and grabbed the stone from Andrius. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z

I grabbed the willow laundry basket and lined it with some clean blankets. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

The female goshawk rose, dove, and rose again, her huge feet with their black talons poised to grab her flesh. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z

Instead, he smiled as his mother reached under the table to grab his hand, a quiet sign of support. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

On my way to English, someone grabs my shoulder, and at first I think it’s a yard-duty teacher ready to tell me to slow down. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

Or if I could teleport, I could just grab my lunch and vanish off to some other place to eat it. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

He grabbed the back of my head and carefully pulled my forehead closer to his, so that our eyebrows were touching. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Please don’t tell anyone,” he says, and he grabs my arm and clenches it tight. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z

I didn’t want to wear anything I might ever want to wear again, so I grabbed my gym shoes. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

She grabs her phone and adds it into her e-mail app. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

But before he could take another step, someone grabbed him from behind. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Grover was able to slow himself down by grabbing on to the big rock and using it like an anchor. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

I fish-hooked around Pinky to grab the two dots near the bottom, then another three in the center, and then the last four near the top. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

Someone grabs him from behind, arms slipping around his chest. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

Then he grabbed his polo, shoved his glasses up his nose, and escaped. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

Charlie grabbed my arm, squeezing hard, and pulled me into an awkward hug. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

Thyon grabbed up the book, flipping it closed to study the title and cover. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

Give the crate a good shaking, smack it with the stick once or twice, put them gloves on, open the lid far ’nough that you can reach in and grab the cat by his head. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z

I had to grab Monaco to keep from falling toward the door as the chopper jerked into the air. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

He taught me that once I got into a fight I should “grab for the balls right away.” I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

I thought I heard the door and tried to check it out, but Marcus grabbed my jaw, silencing me. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

She grabbed my hand and dragged me to my father’s bedside and told him what I had done. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I promise, Mama,” he said, standing up and grabbing his plate. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

I grab it just in time, before someone else takes my place on the bench. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

A hand made a desperate grab at her face. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z

She let go my hand, wiped it on her slacks, and grabbed me again. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

Grandma Knife grabs my plate and shoves hers into my hands. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

Maybe I squirmed, because the next thing Kat did was grab a hairbrush and thump me on my head. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z

Before he disappeared from sight, she grabbed the last coin out of her bag, and ran to him. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z

He grabbed a handful of my shirt and hauled me to my feet. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

Or was it just my own pathetic loneliness that made me grab the scissors? Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

Instinctively I leaped from the chair, grabbed a long knife that had been on the table and stood against the wall. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

I grab the edges of my hoodie and twist the fabric in my hands. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z

When a relative was feeling bad, Mamita would grab one of the little creatures and stuff it in a sack. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

As I sit down, he grabs two large biscuits and starts slathering jam on them. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

I grabbed his thumb and twisted it backward. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

I grab the broom and go to the produce aisle on the other side of the store. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

He flung his pencil down in frustration and grabbed a brown crayon, but this time he paused. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

Then he grabbed his backpack and ran, disappearing around the back of the house. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

“Well, perhaps, tomorrow you can push someone down and grab his paper while he’s trying to get up. I’m afraid, though, that our budget won’t allow this expense.” From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z

Toby ran for the front door, but Jimmy grabbed him just before he got to the cinder-block steps and tossed him to the ground. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

As soon as he saw big telltale bubbles indicating that his uncle was about to emerge from the sea, he grabbed the tail boldly in both hands—and twisted it as hard as he could! Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z

I dodged her and ran into the kitchen and grabbed the long bread knife. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

James grabbed her arm and marched down a block to a screen of trees and overgrown bushes that concealed a small park squeezed between two buildings. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

He grabbed his Bismarck walking stick and took off, almost at a run, heading for Lone Pine to buy himself a car. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z

Someone grabbed me by my ponytail and pulled me along very fast, so fast I didn’t have time to resist. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

A hand reached into the picture and grabbed the mike from Ebersole. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z

At the last moment she whirled and grabbed it by the edge. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

Father had never grabbed hold of me like that before. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

I caught a glimpse of Ben in the living room and grabbed Mabel's hand. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

I jerked on the log, almost falling off, but I grabbed on tighter. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

I crossed myself about a hundred times, and was about to go tell the world the miracle I just witnessed, when Theresa grabbed my wrist. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z

She darted off before Pia could grab her. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

Mom set him down, and he toddled over to the bed, grabbing the quilt and then cruising around to the footboard. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Sensing a business opportunity, Hank escorted us into the back room and grabbed a couple beat-up boxes from a top shelf loaded with similar-looking cardboard refugees. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

He's going to grab me, rip into me, but I don't even care. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

And when he grabbed my hand, I thought he was going to cry. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

I feel so bad,” she said and grabbed my hands. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Unable to control his temper, Doha grabbed a tangerine from the fruit stand and threw it at the woman’s back, screaming “Don’t you hit my sister!” Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

But I grabbed a sheet of paper and wrote down my worries anyway. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z

She grabbed up a second spoon and started to help. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

I grab my small laptop and type the first words of my college application essay to Howard. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

Legalistic debates over federal versus state sovereignty were just the most accessible handles to grab, the safest and most politically suitable ways to talk about alternative national visions. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z

“I’m going to grab something from the vending machine, sport,” his father said from the doorway. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z

“It was gross,” Kristina says, adjusting her ponytail by grabbing two sides and yanking on them to center it on her perfect head. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z

My dad grabs my hand and offers it to the Suit. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z

They took their time and went to grab some lunch. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

“Fine. Whatever. I’ll go up and grab it. But you have to give me some kind of call number to enter into the hover ladder.” Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z

She walked beside him silently, eventually grabbing his hand and squeezing warmth into his whole body. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

Anya grabbed one of his fingers with both of her hands and tried yanking it back. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

So I run upstairs, pull off my shirt, and grab a fresh one. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z

The miller grabbed Beetle’s arm—“Then you, Dung Beetle, will have to do”—and off he dragged her by the arm to his cottage. The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

I dove down and grabbed the snake by the tail and ripped it from Margo’s leg and threw it into the moat. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

He thought of going up—because maybe they were not there—racing up the stairs, grabbing the cereal box, racing back down. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z

He dodged around her and out, grabbing the pail from beside the sink and the stool from beside the door, before she could ask him what he had been up to. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z

Anastasia feinted at me, hurling sticks and leaves and dirt and whatever else she could manage to grab. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

Poe holds out a pack of tissues, and I stretch to grab them, frowning in confusion. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z

Annie grabs a couple of old wooden milk crates and hands them over. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z

He grabs my shoulders, a sudden movement that throws me off balance. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

She grabbed a sheet of paper and started by adding the date on the photo, March 14, 1951 and the date on the trophy, August 10, 1957. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

I reach across him; I’m sure I can grab the controller without waking him. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

Sometimes her hands and mouth worked faster than her brain and made her say and do things she didn’t really mean to do—like grab stuff. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

This is what I want: I want to grab my brother’s hand and run back through time, losing years like coats falling from our shoulders. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z

Leaving his family behind to pack up his library, White grabbed a birdcage “containing a talented green parrot” and drove toward a friend’s house where he hoped to store his possessions. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z

His cousins grabbed on to the sixth car from the end. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z

When he opened the door, I stepped forward, but he grabbed my arm to stop me. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

I grabbed it from its current hiding place in my bedroom and starting reading in reverse. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

She grabbed a pencil from her bag and scribbled a message on a piece of notebook paper. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

When I told Gloria Dump about Otis and how he got arrested, she laughed so hard she had to grab hold of her false teeth so they wouldn’t fall out of her mouth. Because of Winn-Dixie 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z

I screamed and grabbed for the belt, but Momma caught me. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I can tell. You look like you’ve been skipping meals. Once I’m done with this, we can grab a bite to eat.” The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

I stretched and grabbed her laptop off the edge of the bed. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

George grabbed one of Ignatius’ paws and stuck two dollars in it. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

“That’s one answer, but I’m thinking of something else,” Mark said, grabbing hold of the end of the garbage truck once again. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

I scrubbed the grass off my shins, rinsed off at warp 9, then grabbed my borrowed towel and slunk out of the shower. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

Smiling, I grabbed the cookbook and started skimming through it, but then I realized that what I really wanted to bake wasn’t within its pages. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

Suddenly he grabbed his jaw and swore violently. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

De la O grabbed his gear and loaded into the back of a truck heading for the airstrip to be lifted off by helicopter. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z

“We have to talk,” Njemile said, leaning over to Moss and grabbing his arm. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

On my way out the door, I head to the kitchen to grab some breakfast: a piece of cornbread and an apple. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

Radar scoots out of his seat and into the first bedroom, while I grab the steering wheel and hold it steady, quickly stepping over the kitchen and into the driver’s seat. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

Heart racing, she squatted down and grabbed the gun. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

When they make a slip, grab on to it and wait. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

Louisiana took her hand off of Raymie’s arm and let out a strange noise—something between a scream and a squeak—and then she lunged forward and grabbed hold of Ida Nee’s spangled midsection. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z

“Though I don’t suppose they’re radioactive or anything,” Charles Wallace said, “or that they’re going to reach out and grab us and chew us up.” A Wrinkle in Time 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

Piper felt like someone had grabbed the scruff of her neck and exposed the bones. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

Mr. Stoker reaches over to his desk and grabs a grade book. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Tyson grabbed the air like he was trying to catch butterflies. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

Cohn must have grabbed them straight out of the delivery bag when nobody was looking. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z

Satisfied, he grabs bottles and potions from the shelf, his hands moving so fast you’d think he had more than two. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z

He stuck his hands into the washing bowl and then grabbed the bar of soap at the washing area. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

But when Old Theresa grabs your wrist and stares at you with those pale blue eyes... The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z

I’m just about three, a toddler myself now, and I never knew it, but I look just like Khalid did, waddling around and grabbing on to whatever I could. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z

I grabbed a box as though it were a pound of heavy drugs. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

He grabbed at the grass, his spear tucked under one claw. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z

She was standing still in a clearing, and I pulled up beside her, grabbing her elbow both to stop myself and to take measure. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z

“Quit your crying. You should’ve followed the rules and stayed inside. Now come on, grab his legs.” The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

A female redcap in armor steps onto the dais to grab the struggling consort. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

Once they were outside, Emily grabbed his arm and swung it like she was ringing a giant bell. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

The mud, covered by a shallow layer of liquid slime, seemed to try to grab them and pull them down with each step. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then he’d grab at my own skull, roll the fine straight strands of my hair between his fingers, and gravely shake his head. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

Dozer and Petunia spring off the factory floor and grab on to the swinging steel arms. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

Then he grabbed his coat and slipped out the back door, on the far side of the house. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

I picked up a porcelain plate, but then I noticed the others grabbing metal ones from a separate cabinet. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

He came up behind Mama and grabbed her waist, dancing with her back. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

The next time he sees you, he will grab you when you are not looking and pinch you even harder. Facing the Lion 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z

I grabbed a bigger screwdriver and tried to unscrew the hinges, but there didn’t seem to be any screws involved. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

I leave the plank, close the shed, and grab my backpack before walking down to the stop; the bus comes right as I arrive, opening its doors like an invitation. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z

Then, without warning, she grabbed my shoulders and double kissed me, one on each cheek. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

The guards grab her arms, hoist her up, and drag her limp body out of the auditorium. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z

I grabbed Gram’s hand as she stared up at the sky. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z

I grab up my fedora and flip it onto my head. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

But before I could run, a man grabbed me by the shirt. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

Malik grabs his mouthguard and starts scratching and making monkey noises. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z

I grab a bunch of grapes and wrap a piece of foil around them. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

Soojin grabs my hand and tries to pull me into the center of the cafeteria, which has been taped off to form a dance floor. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z

The chief foreman grabbed Shin’s right hand and held it down on a table in the superintendent’s office. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z

The music morphs into another song, and Biker Lady turns to me and says, “Come on! Show me what you got!” and grabs my wrist and drags me out to the floor. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z

She grabs the hand that isn’t holding Dad and I yank it away from her. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

Guy grabbed his ear and twirled it until it was a tiny ball in his hand. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z

He was not an overly doting father, and yet he never objected to them jumping on him, grabbing him. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

He grabs the silver tongs and begins putting JoJos into a small white bag. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

Before she knew it she had grabbed his hand to stop him. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z

Then my grandmother reached back and grabbed me, pulled me into the middle of the circle, and looked into my eyes. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

They called him Paki-Boy Number Two but he didn't take any notice, even when Jason Smart grabbed his sandwiches and threw them on the floor saying they smelled worse than a yak's bum. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z

Monaco grabbed him by the other side, and we dragged him along. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

He grabbed the boot off the ground and stood, bringing it up over his head, ready to lob it at his brothers again. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

She grabbed a napkin from the table, where two plates were set, both empty, except for crumbs of bacon and bread dust. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

But then Rufus catches up to me and pats my shoulder and the burn is different, like when he grabbed my hand back at the Travel Arena. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

He grabs my good arm and walks faster, pulling me along beside him. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

He grabbed hold and drew her to him. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

The restless dogs charged at anyone close by, grabbed children’s arms and legs, bit their stomachs, ripped flesh, and drew significant blood. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

All they had to do was grab a poster and go back to Ms. Morales. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

She says, “Oh, honey, I can’t wait,” and she grabs my knees. Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

I go to Dylan and grab his arm. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

He reached down and grabbed a handful of dirt, which he tossed onto the couple. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z

“Jules,” I say, and try to grab her arm to pull her away. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

He grabbed a cherry Popsicle out of the freezer and headed out there. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

I grabbed him first, taking his forearm into my grip. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z

I grab my napkin and wipe my face in case any boogers came out with it. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

“Track practice today. I have to save up. Can you grab me a bowl?” Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z

He managed to grab it on the rebound before it hit the floor. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

I sigh, while Emily grabs a handful of caramel popcorn from one of the bowls sitting on the sheet spread over Soojin’s carpet. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z

I reflexively grab his hand, pulling him toward a small side street. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

I’d dropped my board, already had one foot on deck, when he grabbed my arm and pulled an envelope from his back pocket. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

Then Henry grabbed his son’s chin and wrenched it upwards. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

He pulled himself up the slanting deck, and grabbed for the rail. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

We grabbed on to a bar on the car and sort of pulled up and jumped at the same time. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Joinville grabbed his elbow and his underarm and helped him up. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z

I attempt to bite her hand, but she grabs the hair on the top of my head, forcing me back to the ground. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

He grabbed the silk of her cape and shouted in Kerch, “Who is on your team? What is your target?” Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

Alec had already stepped forward and grabbed the wheel tightly with both hands, preparing as though it wouldn’t budge. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

And before he could answer, Marcus reached for Skitter, grabbed the board, and yanked it. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

I pick up my apple with my left hand, and grab his hand under the table with my right. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

He grabbed a Mountain Dew from the fridge and chugged it. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

Z grabbed the long board he’d pitched to the ground earlier. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

When Father came in from work, the whole family could grab him and chain him for being stupid enough to be working all day long to support them. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

Someone had grabbed her by the shoulders and was pulling her back. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z

I thought we were going to glide down, but High John grabbed my collar again, and without another word, he stepped off the crow’s back, pulling me with him. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

I grabbed a coat and set out to meet Emma, no sneaking necessary. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

"Ever?" he said, angrily grabbing for her arm in the dark. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

I grabbed his arm and we started walking away. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Cotton leaned across the table to grab a brownie and said, “Hey, look! The wishbone!” Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

She paused, knowing the critical change in information, the after time-warping into before, would grab my attention. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

She wanted to shout, cry, rip the pocket open and grab the bracelet, but she knew it was no use. Rickshaw Girl 2007-02-01T00:00:00Z

Augustus took me by one arm and grabbed the oxygen cart with the other, and we walked up the three steps to the lacquered blue-black front door. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z

Mom started making our lunches at night, and leaving them in the fridge for us to grab before school. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z

Then they spread through the cafeteria, grabbing us by the hand one by one and spinning us around. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

I grab my computer printouts and hurry after her. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

“What is it?” he asked impatiently, grabbing Tree-ear by the arms from behind. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z

I put my phone in my pocket, grab my bike, and wheel it through the doors between the cars—the ones the overhead announcements are constantly reminding us are for emergencies only. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

I smiled at her and grabbed a can of seltzer water from the refrigerator. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

He grabbed one from the pile in the corner and followed Rupa outside to the courtyard. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z

I reached out and grabbed hold of the bunk, clawing my way into my bed. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

She grabbed her staff from where she'd left it leaning against a wall and sprinted out the gate. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z

She stopped and grabbed him and held him to her as they watched the train leave, the man and the other brother gone. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Byrd swipes a banana from the counter, grabs a handful of other things. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

He chugged his soda and grabbed his car keys from the hook by the door. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

“He came in screaming, and he grabbed me by the arm. He dragged me to my room, and he spanked me with a belt. He was in a rage,” she recalls. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z

I had to grab as much data as I could and make my escape now. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

He reaches over to grab my hand tightly between his. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

At that moment Ida Spavento stepped forward, grabbed the barrel, and yanked the rifle out of Scipio's hands. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

I recover and pick up speed, scanning each car for something to grab on to. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

Like I should be grabbing the rail with my left hand. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

The next time he kicks, I grab his leg and pull him down. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z

We’d grab the old transistor radio her parents had given her, go outside at night, raise the antenna, and point it at the stars. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z

She grabs him by his arm and pulls him into the privacy of her bedroom. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z

She glanced over her shoulder at Archer, but before she could say anything, Redbeard leapt out from behind a crate and grabbed her by the collar, dragging her painfully to the center of the dock. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z

I grab hold and shuffle off, concentrating on my feet. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

He knew that a girl friend was somebody who chased you on the playground and tried to grab you and kiss you. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z

“Where is she?” asked Harry, grabbing the tape measure and unrolling his own homework. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z

She stepped away, but Nox grabbed her arm. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

Then he grabbed the skin around the belly area and took it outside himself, throwing it several feet from the cabin but where we could see it from the window. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

When the hour was finally over—the slowest hour imaginable—I grabbed my cell phone and checked for texts. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

But when they grabbed me all thoughts went out of my head. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

She grabbed a tray full of little chickens and started hacking them in half with a butcher knife that was so big, it looked like it belonged to Conan the Barbarian. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

He was able to lift Zero high enough for him to grab the protruding slab of rock. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

He sighs and grabs me by the elbow, half leading and half dragging me out of the room. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

She must be thinking the same thing because she turns on the spot, grabs a trash bag from the kitchen, and disappears into her bedroom. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

She shoves open the door of the guardhouse, but I grab hold of her arm. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z

I start walking closer, but Ayesha grabs my arm and pulls me back, shaking her head. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z

Instead of finishing my homework, I grabbed an exercise book, ripped a page out and set about drawing a portrait of Ben. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z

He grabs a windowsill and dangles from it for a second or two and then drops back down into a crouch. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

Furious and sputtering, I push my way back to Taryn, who comes forward to grab my hand and squeeze it hard. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

She wanted to grab those threads of fear over the army, fray them away. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

"Does the butterfly angel visit you often?" he demands, grabbing my ribs and tickling me. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

The sheriff grabbed my arm again and said, “This ain’t ’bout no wood stealing, boy. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z

She dropped the sword so she could grab hold of the moving rope with both hands. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z

“Thanks,” I told Calista, and I grabbed my bowl of mini-donut cereal and went to the fridge to get the milk. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z

“You grab Noah,” Zephyr says, his voice all business now. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z

Luke grabbed his backpack off the ground, eyeing the car and then Toby. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z