She handed me a piece of paper with the things Dad needed from the hardware store and a twenty-dollar bill. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

With a twinkle in his eye, and a smile on his face, he handed it to me saying, “Save some for your sisters.” Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

My mom sat beside him and handed us pieces of pistachio cardamom cake. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z

Jimmy handed Julie a flashlight and told her to sit on the floor behind the counter and assemble boxes. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

He handed me a scrap of paper with a cell number written on it. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Luma moved the team to the shade, handed out bananas and snack bars, and encouraged them to drink water. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

That afternoon, we were handed “dream sheets,” the requests for transfer. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

She handed over the basket and rubbed her left shoulder. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

At midmorning, Officer Birch told me it was time for the lock- down inmates’ interviews with the mental-health staff, and he handed me a ring of keys. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

She handed the photo back, and I gave her the notepad. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

Cole handed the feather to his father as he glanced around the group. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z

“This tea is a gift from our faraway friends,” the father was saying as he handed a child a cup. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z

I handed it to him, and his sock too. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

Toby scooted to the end of the truck, and Lily handed him his boots. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

When Mr. Turner handed me my diploma, he stopped me for a personal word. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

He glanced at the paper Amaya had handed up to him. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

My thumb accidentally touched her forefinger as I handed it back. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

She handed it to Canton, then pointed out the similarities. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

He handed it to Bars, and was gone before they could reply. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ritu auntie reached in her bag and handed a dollar bill to Dimple, a common practice for elders when younger people were entering a new stage of their life. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

She handed me a polished mirror the size of a dinner plate and had me hold it up for her. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

With that in mind, he divided the butcher’s job into close to a hundred different parts, and handed out those parts to more than a hundred different men. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

She sat down at the kitchen table and handed it to Grandma, who was placing the dinner plates on the table. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

She looked through the binoculars first, and then handed them to me. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

Minli, now completely fascinated, took out her water jug and handed it to him. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z

Mr. Jeet repeated as he removed the daisy from his pocket and handed it to Laney. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

She trickled two inches of lukewarm water into an old claw-footed bathtub and handed them a slab of laundry soap. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

She handed me the turquoise shirt and white shorts without saying anything more. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

He handed the stack back to her, but she pushed it back. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

I looked at the dirty ginseng specimen O’Dell handed me, thinking of God and whatever angels He had assigned to the BCMA. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

The copies of my poems Rudy handed back had on them brief, inane remarks I read and reread for double meaning. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

Mr. Lemoncello handed out thirty-three full college scholarships before switching off the giant swirling flashlight. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z

She handed Melissa a pair of light-pink underwear covered in tiny red hearts. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

I handed him my identity card and the boarding pass. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

He handed it to me and I poured. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

She smoothed her fingers across the glass, then handed it to Zakariyya. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

Before climbing back in the van, I gave Rose a quick hug and handed her the gift I brought for her. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

He handed it to me and I read it. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z

Ranofer approached cautiously, handed the wineskin to him and jumped back out of range. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z

When I returned to the cafeteria, Mr. Irvin handed me my plate, but I waved it away. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

She pulled a hardcover edition of Bloodfall from her bag and handed it to Gary. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

And he handed Gert a stack of money as thick as a novel. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z

Johnnie Larch had got to the airport, and he handed his ticket to the woman on the counter, and she asked to see his driver’s license. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z

You can see Vinny now, in homeroom, smiling as the Valentine’s Day flowers are handed out. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z

Doc removed something that looked like a big metal key from a basket and handed it to Jay. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

One of the guards handed the mayor a megaphone, and the mayor began to speak. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

And I went to the financial aid office on campus and was handed special forms for minority student applicants. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

I handed it to him, and he took a long pull on it. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z

He handed his fishing rod to Beto and climbed the bank. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

When Pete told her he’d drink his castor oil if she gave him a box of candy, she agreed, watched him drink it, then handed him an empty candy box. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z

Flora Baumbach gasped as Otis Amber unzipped his plastic jacket, pulled a revolver from his shoulder holster, and handed it to the judge, who locked the gun in her desk drawer. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z

We were quiet as we sat down and she handed us each a menu and told us the specials. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

The note Mr. Curtain handed to S.Q. had nothing to do with tea or pastries. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

They shrugged their shoulders and handed my dad a bill. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

He handed the old man a thick scroll. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

She tucked a loose hair behind my ear and handed me a tissue from the front pocket of her housedress. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

She handed her pass back to the lady, avoiding her look of surprise. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

He handed over another loaf, started to raise the basket to his head again and hesitated. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z

He handed me a white enamel graduate and what looked like a battery hydrometer. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

She kissed me, handed me a jar of jam, and then walked into the kitchen. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

“Right there,” he said, and handed me a pen from his inside pocket like he had put it there on purpose just so I could sign a program for him. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

I handed him one of my milk chocolate truffles and held my breath as he chewed thoughtfully, trying not to stare as he swallowed. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z

She handed one to me without milk, the string of the tea bag trailing over the side, and sat down at the table. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z

I kissed him again and handed him his glasses. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

I handed it to the cashier, hoping she would read it, and no one around me would hear. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

Someone handed it to the doctor and he bent over the gasping woman with it. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z

Monique scurried back into the bedroom, brought out the box that the last pair of Jordan’s new shoes had come in and handed it to Angel with a grin. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Field hockey, that New England game, handed down from old England, just like everything else in our school. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

But as she handed him the poisoned cup Theseus, wishing to make himself known at once to his father, drew his sword. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

She held out her arms and as soon as he handed her the baby, the high-pitched crying began. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

She rummaged through the pile and handed Melissa a simple pair of white sandals. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

On my first day of school Phil handed me a lunch box containing cheese sandwiches and pickles. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

The first few times I handed it to her, she would put it down and I’d have to pick it back up again. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

Neil and Susan carried the bags to a local copy shop and handed the papers to a man behind the counter. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

I handed him the necklace and he put it on. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

Mr. Willard peeled a few bills from his wallet and handed them to Buddy. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z

Ms. Bethune collected the group at the entrance and handed them their tickets and name tags. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

I handed them their drinks dully, saying little; I changed the records on the gramophone, I threw away the stubs of cigarettes. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z

He slapped Jonathan’s arms up and tied the rope around his waist, then handed the free end to the youngest Hessian; Leaving Jonathan with the young soldier, the two others went forward. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z

I waved him over, plucked a can from the soupy ice, and handed it to the skinny girl. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

He handed the tom package back to George and looked at the piece of tom wrapping between his fingers. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I don’t know, but I recommend it,” Con said, and handed her a wooden-handled knife with a blade made of thin, strong stone. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

I have one as well: they were handed out at school. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z

Howard handed it to him, and the clerk threw it away. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Without a word, Henry handed it to him. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

They had stood for a few minutes on the street corner together, and then the white man had handed him his card. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z

She handed her husband the bottle to wash off the nipple. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

I took mine out and handed it to him. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z

She gave one to Cain, then walked over to Celaena and handed the other to her before pausing in front of the king’s table. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

He handed me my ice cream—a double scoop of vanilla. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

She broke the pie into four pieces and handed them out. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z

Katie took the letter from me in the hall as if she would have preferred I’d handed her a steaming pile of fresh horse manure. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

I proudly handed one of my dollar bills to the cashier to pay for The Nutcracker. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then she handed me a chocolate, her soft face dimpling as she unwrapped another for herself. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

The commander handed the pad back to me. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z

Rafe seemed dubious, but he let it go and just handed her a fresh napkin instead. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

Gearhart raised his hand, and the chopper guy handed him the headset. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

He reached out and took it off his head and handed it to me. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

Every muscle in his body instantly relaxed, and he handed the paper to Father Olufemi, who nodded. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

Reality didn’t fully set in until I was handed a racket. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

Ty'ree handed me my pants and shirt at the same time. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z

She looked in her purse and handed me one. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

He handed me a protesting Bat Masterson, and I could see that his—or maybe her—eyes were in fact the same color as Lula’s. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

Mamma, smiling smugly, put two cookies on a plate and handed them to Seema. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

I handed her my present and she hugged me hard. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

She handed him a beige raincoat and a peculiar round black woolly hat. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z

Me and Rondell hopped in the back of the truck and my gramps handed me an empty bucket and nodded at me, and I nodded back. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

He picked up the rock I had taken before and handed it to me. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

She selected a jade one in the shape of a viper, paid for it, and handed the blue velvet box to Jule. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

George handed the hairpin to Ron and, a moment later, Hedwig soared joyfully out of the window to glide alongside them like a ghost. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z

He handed us his shirt, his pants, his socks, and his underwear, and then he turned, bent over, and spread his cheeks. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Gilgamesh plucked a leaf and handed it over. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z

I was glad Cecile handed over the money without fuss or questions. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

She handed over a package of tissue paper. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

Kate handed him her flashlight, and in Morse code Sticky flashed their message: We see Mr. B when we see Mr. C. How can this be? The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

With one hand on the wheel, I took the paper from Velia in the backseat and handed it back to Juanita, pointing at the newsprint at the bottom of the front page. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

She quickly retrieved it and passed it to Nathan, who handed it to the cop. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

He handed me the sheaf of papers he’d brought over and asked me if I would kindly translate his written corrections from French into English. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z

Then he took an envelope from his coat pocket; he handed it over to Hisao. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z

He handed us each a green plastic credit card. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Jarai handed me the first letter and asked me to read it out loud. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

She took a cream-colored card out of her handbag and handed it to Jule. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

Octavian handed him a bronze badge shaped like a laurel wreath. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

The librarian walked down a row of videos, pulled a white box from the shelf, and handed it to her. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

Then I saw her get up and say something to the aide, who handed her a small wooden paddle. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z

It was like being handed a bright new shiny gun. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

Of course, when Jeremiah heard he was being handed a family fortune, he was very surprised. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 2009-09-29T00:00:00Z

The reprimand came about after Grosie handed Mother a list of six close friends of the family, and suggested that Mother call to pay her respects that afternoon. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z

Enrique was relieved that one of the fellow migrants had the money and handed it over. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z

She handed him the comics, then tugged nervously at the green ribbon wound round her wrist. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

Eric rolled his eyes and handed Rolf the basket, “Here,” he said. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

He handed the bag to one of the boys sitting down. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

Ma handed her the pan, all fixed up. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z

Then he handed me a piece of bread and I knew I would be all right. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

Sairy spread books across the porch table and handed Dallas a pencil and a pad of paper. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z

Single- handedly he turned it from genteel, ignorable after-dinner entertainment into an all-encompassing emotional experience, a way of perceiving life as a mighty struggle, the cry of the soul, the voice of conscience. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z

I handed them to Presto and he tried to read their labels, slanting his eyes. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

She handed him a plate full of scrambled eggs and bacon. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z

Grover muttered something about girls being harder to understand than the Oracle at Delphi, then he handed me the spray gun and followed Annabeth. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

She handed me the tin bowl anyway, and I took a mouthful. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z

A lady handed him a towel, and then Naomi was there, looking sad as usual. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

She handed me the sweatshirt and grabbed her drink. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

He handed Ned the original Manchurian Fire Thrower, ending the conversation. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

As Mother handed the plate to Colette, it tilted and the cakes slid to the floor. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

When it became apparent that nothing was going to be handed out, most of them lost interest. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Theresa came up and handed me two thick green blankets and a white pillow. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

And she handed me the piece of paper. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z

When her brother handed her an application packet for Clark Atlanta University, she threw it away. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

I had a moment of triumph in January when I finally handed in my last overdue worksheet. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

But I tried again once she handed the pen back to me, and this time the cursive flowed out the way I had been taught. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

She handed Penelope a folded sheet of heavy notepaper, monogrammed with a large, decorative A. Penelope opened it and read. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z

I wrote down the ingredients we needed and handed it to Dad. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

At five o'clock Otis Amber skipped out of the rooming house, hopped on his bicycle, and returned to Sunset Towers empty- handed. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z

She handed it to her mom and smiled at Ivy. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Then he handed down her brother and bowed before closing the door. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

It felt oddly dispossessing, being handed this first legal proof of my personhood: until that moment, it had never occurred to me that proof was required. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

Holly accepted an envelope from Abby’s mom and handed it right back. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

Krogh handed over the cash, enough to cover airfare, hotel, two rental cars, special equipment, and payment for Barker’s crew. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

Then Scythe Rand kicked in the glass of an emergency case, pulled out a fire hatchet, and handed it to him. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

He skimmed through a couple of pages, snickered, handed the book back. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

The man pulled out a piece of paper, an application, from a buttoned shirt pocket and handed it to C.P., who retrieved a pencil from the office and filled out the form. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

He finished looping tape into a handle on the back of the first poster and handed it to Kaisha. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

I pulled the money out of the pocket of my blue jacket and handed it to him. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

Leo patted him on the shoulder and handed him the leather-bound book. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

And he handed it to Tock, who undertook at once to carry one drop at a time from well to well. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z

“Just a bit,” she said, and held her ground as he gathered their knives from the two targets and handed hers back. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

Singer handed him the card and stood quietly, his arms heaped with packages, his weight resting on his heels. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z

The day of her departure we handed her farewell cards. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

“You don’t...I don’t know when I can pay you back,” Ivy said when Robin handed her the bag. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Kenyon handed us a slip of paper with the names of three books to look up in the card catalogue. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z

He eyes the drink the waiter has handed him like he’d really enjoy downing it. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

After a long interval, he was handed a telegram from Whitney. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

He handed me the sneakers, which looked pretty normal. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

She handed me the notebook and I opened it. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z

Linton glanced at the memo Terryl had handed him and could see now that it was a set of facts and assertions mirroring what Terryl was telling him—an outline of the case. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z

I handed the box to the first Black Panther I saw and said, “This is from Cecile.” One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

She smiled at it and handed it to me. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

On the last day of school she handed out report cards to the other kids, but when it came to me she took me to the principal’s office. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

Instead Mia held her close for a moment, kissed her on the side of the head, then handed her the grocery sack. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

Dad took a seat up front next to Mom, who handed the camera to Abbey. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

But there was one realm which was handed over to the solid rule of a goddess. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then he handed me three crepe paper flowers, one red, one white, one blue. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

Quickly he wrote out a note and handed it to me. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

I handed it to her, lowering my head. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

He unpacked the camera and handed it to the boy. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

She took another swig from the bottle and handed it back. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z

She sat down for an hour, and when she stood up she handed me a two-page letter. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

She handed over the drill for me to marvel at. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z

Wil handed me an apple as I took a seat next to them. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

The woman reached inside my mother’s dress pocket and pulled out a handful of chewed pork and handed it to me. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z

I just wasn’t sure about that and I handed it back to him. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Before long, everyone in the Einsatzstab Reichsleiter Rosenberg— the men out there scouring the continent for hidden libraries, concealed prayer scrolls, closeted impressionist paintings—will be handed rifles and sent into the fire. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z

The very next day, at dinner, he handed me two pieces of notepaper with the name and address of the Mutare Paper Mill. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

Before Lurz left to make photocopies, with the bald man close behind, he handed me a stack of photos and documents to look at while he was gone. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

Horace wiped his mouth and handed back the pint. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

“Good thing we had that big catfish lunch in Indianola today,” Grampa said as he handed me the note and opened the front door. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

As I was halfway out the door, Arnold handed me a new BlackBerry. Lawn Boy Returns 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Do exactly as I tell you: you’re gonna tell him. Write—” he handed her a pencil and she opened her notebook. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z

The documents clerk handed him his passport, and he remarked to her how nice it looked with the twenty-four new pages perfectly sewn in. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

The stewardess handed me a small glass bottle, exactly like the one I had been unable to drink at the airport a few minutes before. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

I heard Mama scrabble around in the kitchen for a bit, and then she came out with a mound of folded tinfoil that she handed over to Susie. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

Willow Chance I handed him the message when I got out of the taxi. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z

Naomi did not look at Miranda but shrugged off the jacket and handed it back to Gilbert. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

I wriggled out of my coat and handed it to her even though it was about three sizes too big for her. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z

I handed him one of the drip torches. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

She handed me a cone and steered us over to a bench. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z

“To control us. And so our learning was lost, along with our leadership, and so much else. A chain of knowledge handed down over centuries, and a library to shame even your great Zosma.” Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

But he smiled as he handed it to her, so she took it hesitantly. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

Roberto then handed Papa the money he had earned that day. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

He hopped out of the wagon and handed me a strudel Perilee had sent over. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

“Just aim and hit the button on the side”—she handed me the camera—“but only when you see something you really, really like.” The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

I folded the sports section back up and handed it to Dad. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

One of the biggest moral bombshells handed to Billy by the Tralfamadorians, incidentally had to do with sex on Earth. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

I came and he handed me a lump of the soft dough. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Mother hurried back and handed Luke a bag of cracklings and three pears and some biscuits from the night before. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z

Without saying a word he handed them, along with the little gold fish, to the wise Catalonian and the latter examined them, his eyelids contracting like two clams. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z

And then Dulles handed Harvey a plum: control of Division D, putting him in charge of the CIA's covert operations around the world. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

He handed me my money, more than I had earned for the week. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

He handed her a small, oddly shaped package, wrapped in leftover Christmas paper. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

I looked forward to the bill paying because the grocer sometimes rewarded Conrad and me with Sugar Daddy suckers after the grown-ups handed over the money. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I handed him the list and quickly told him everything I knew. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

Chitrigupta patted both of them on the head, and handed them two small thimblefuls of a bright orange liquid. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

“Here,” he said and handed Jesper a slender book with an elaborate cover. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

She wrote her telephone number on a piece of paper from her binder, handed it to me, and ran to catch her ride before I had a chance to say anything. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

Swallowing hard, he handed her back to the Mellower. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

He handed it to Lockton, who read the names and smiled. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

Finally, Walter came to me and knelt beside my bed, and I handed him the telegram. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I handed the names to Arnold, who opened his computer and started tapping away. Lawn Boy Returns 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

It’s the sweetest moment in our friendship since she handed me Penny as a newborn—Lidia steps back and slaps me hard across the face. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

To his relief, the princess nodded and handed her staff to one of her guards, then took the practice sword Dorian extended to her. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

Joseph had laughed, but as a surprise for Blink, he’d snuck into his mother’s room during a visit home and copied down his uncle’s address, which he proudly handed over when he returned to school. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

Before Joseph climbed into the black car, which had already picked up his suitcases from St. Anthony’s, Albert handed him a package. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

He handed it over to her, and she began to leaf through it silently. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

She picked up the phone, dialed a number, and handed me the phone. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

He handed me the sandwich and the pop and the apple. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z

Emily pulled her pencil from her ponytail and her notebook from her backpack and handed both to James, curious to see what he’d come up with. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

She reached into the water and handed me the washcloth.” Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Joe handed me a small mirror, and I held it up to see. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z

Dill handed over a battered package of off-brand yellow cake mix that he appeared to have snagged from work for free. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

“That’s some kind of shiner,” she said, and handed me a packet of herbs. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

Still smiling, Dimple pulled out her headphones, plugged them in, and handed them to Rishi. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

He handed her ten dollars so she could pay for the blood test that was required for a marriage license. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z

I pulled two sheets of paper from my back pocket and handed them over. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

When I shrugged, she handed me the phone and went back to the kitchen. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

Deciding to keep niceties to a minimum, I walked to his desk and handed him the book. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

The old pirate guy handed each of us a cold bottle of water. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

Two days before, Min had handed Tree-ear some tools to be cleaned, saying, “The vessels will be finished by midsummer. If you leave then, you will be able to return before the snow.” A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z

He picked out a bicentennial quarter and handed it to Rufus. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

He handed me the Zoloft prescription and instructed me to get it right away, which I did, even before taking the subway home. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z

A small army of agents tracked down every name the Russian man had handed over: They were all genuine. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

“These Government fees will break you,” he said as I handed him the cash. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

He handed me the cup and we sat across from each other. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z

She handed me a piece of sheet music. Louisiana's Way Home 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

When I handed Santiclo my little gold one from my First Communion I’d always worn, he gave me a quick wink and slipped it in his pocket. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Fitzsimmons handed the jockey his whip, then rode his own horse right past him to win, urging him with nothing but hands and voice. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

My grandfather stepped forward and handed Ultima the purse of silver which was required by custom. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

He knew that it was not so, because of her unmistakable agitation when she handed him the note. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z

It didn't seem like he wanted to look at her; he handed her some comic books, then turned away. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

Quickbeam bowed like a tree bending in the wind and handed to Aragorn two great black keys of intricate shape, joined by a ring of steel. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

He handed Chronicler a heavy piece of firewood. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Taryn took a deep breath and handed Ivy’s notebook back to her. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

And Doug Swieteck’s brother and the state penitentiary crowd lifted me up out of the snowbank and hefted me across the icy crust and handed me into Mrs. Baker’s back seat. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z

He reached into his pocket and handed me something. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z

He looked at the paper he had been studying and then handed it to Nat. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

She handed the loose end to her maidservant and told her to walk. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

"Utilize a little, brother," he handed me the bottle. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z

He handed the paper with its seemingly meaningless words back to the postmaster. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then one of the reporters walked up to King and handed him a news bulletin that had just come in. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z

He tapped some more with his pen, as loudly as the ticking of the grandfather clock, and finally gathered all four together, arranged them neatly, and handed them back to Turner. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

Ray handed me a doll-size thermos cup, and I took small, bitter sips. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

On his sixteenth birthday, Martin proudly handed his dad a check for the required amount, and Mr. Larsen turned over the keys. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

Frank had been handed more than a spear for his birthday. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

The guy smiled, then handed me a cup. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

As Cook handed her the tea service, which was somehow even heavier than the oatmeal tray, she’d made certain to warn Ophie that the dishes were valuable. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

Mama blindfolded me and handed me a broom. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

When the barber finished the cap’n and handed him the looking glass so’s he could see how he looked from behind, the cap’n didn’t even look; all he said was, “Gimme my hat.” The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z

Cutie accepted the graphs handed him and left without another word. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z

He handed back a crumpled scrap of parchment, slowing down only slightly so Magdalys could grab it. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

When the trail faded into dense foliage, Neel handed Rupa the flashlight. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z

Monday cut her eyes as the man behind the glass handed her our food. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Conner pulled out a metal box from behind his back and handed it to me. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z

She looked in that direction, put the glass to her eye, and, after a bit, handed it back to me. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z

She picked up a different photo from the nightstand and handed it to me to look at. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z

She presented it to me in the same way that my grandfather had handed me his book—the other book—a few short months before. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

Maxie met my eyes as she handed me a stack of stuffed envelopes. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

Even my own church, the Wesleyan Church, handed over their two hundred thousand African students to the government. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

She grinned as she handed me my paper. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

Robin handed Ivy the deck, and they settled on the floor in front of the sofa. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Thomas handed the spear to a man who grabbed it eagerly. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

She handed me a bowl into which the pig’s guts spilled like syrup, quivering pink, blue, and yellow, warm and musky, alive, hard to imagine as solid, piquant, brown sausages. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z

We pulled over to the curb, and she handed me a rubber mask with a round black nose and large ears. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z

The senator waved again, cleared his throat—somebody handed him up a glass of water, which he sipped—and then he started to talk. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

He handed me the turtle, and I took off on my bike. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z

This was more final than the moment when the Headmaster handed me my diploma. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

Roosevelt put on his spare pair of boots and handed his old ones over to his son, who gladly accepted them. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z

When he came out and handed me my six-pack, he smiled at me and said, “How old are you?” Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z

Doon met her just outside the door, and she followed him inside, where he handed her a slicker and boots to put on. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

He then handed me a leaflet labeled Victory or Death. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

He placed a cardboard marker at the page and handed the book to me. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

The innkeeper handed over a coin and the smith stuffed them into an old burlap sack. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

The next morning on the bus, Eleanor asked him what his big, secret errand was, and he handed her his license. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

After I finally made the cut and handed it to Songololo, she looked at my hand and kissed it, knocking the fragment to the soil. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

The woman fed her, and then handed her a broom and told her to sweep the yard. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

He handed Gramps his car key and asked Gramps if he needed help making any arrangements. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z

“Boy, quit and put that up,” she said as she handed over a credit card. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

Arnold had brought sketches of the fortifications of West Point, which André, as an experienced intelligence officer, memorized and handed back to Arnold. George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

As he handed it over, the attendant gave me an intent look. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

The ghost closed the drawer with his key and handed over a green folder, his ghost hands shaking slightly. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z

All the time and money wasted on political posturing, the lives lost in wars, the populations abused by despots—all gone the moment the Thunderhead was handed power. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

Then he shrugged and handed me a key card, a visor, and some gloves. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

“That hurts,” she said aloud to Freddie as she folded into her pocket the rent money he handed her. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

He handed the students a thick envelope, begging them to take it immediately to the US embassy in Moscow, which was not far away. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

When it was there it held out its hand for the lance, which the Wart handed up, and, feeling all secure, opened the visor with its left hand, and held it open. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Here ya go, Ma,” I said, and handed her nine dollars from my Johnny Cakes earnings. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z

Her face glazed with tears, Hermione handed over her wand, and he left her sitting beside his bed, desiring nothing more than to get away from her. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

When the service was over and we had finished “Joy to the World,” Joseph handed me the hymnal and I put it in the rack and followed my mother and father out into the aisle. Orbiting Jupiter 2015-10-06T00:00:00Z

He reached and got the bottle and tilted it and lit the wick and blew out the flame in the dish and handed the smoking bottle to the boy. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z

Ray handed me the headphones and moved toward the prow of the boat, steadying himself against the corner of the wheelhouse. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

He looked vaguely puzzled at first, then slightly taken aback, then, as I glared up at him, he gave a faint, thin smile and mutely handed me a piece of paper. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

They only ate what he handed over and slept so deeply he was afraid, in the morning, that they might never awaken. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

His mother handed him a piece of bread. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

At the police station a man in uniform handed Luke to a woman in uniform. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Bigger saw Buckley give her the earring he had seen at the inquest, and the old woman told of how the pair of earrings had been handed down through the years from mother to daughter. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

It became a rather serious game of can-you-top-this, and finally a dictum was handed down that all the signs must be made the same way, without any neon. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

Joseph handed me the second volume of Octavian Nothing again and we watched them until they turned out of sight. Orbiting Jupiter 2015-10-06T00:00:00Z

Papi handed one to each of us and then lifted a tiny box from the side pocket of the case and smiled at my mother. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

When she handed his new things over, he folded her into an enormous hug, lifting her off her feet with the force of it. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

She handed him Booth’s package wrapped in newspaper. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

The neighbor handed over the money and we handed over the grapefruits, happier and richer than we had ever been in our little lives. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z

With relief pouring over him, Moss unlocked his phone, scrolled down to “Mama,” then handed it over to the EMT. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

She poured water from the jug into a mug, handed it to me, and sat on the chair. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

She handed me a glass of water and I drank a little bit from a straw. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z

He handed out massive bribes to the Nazis in command of Auschwitz, all the while arguing that the women were "experts," "highly trained," and "irreplaceable." The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

Then he picked up the book and handed it back. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

He took off his Saint Christopher medal, which he wore around his neck, and handed it to me. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

The next day, when Willow handed her a detailed report on the incidence of infection from manicure and pedicure treatment, Pattie got angry. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z

“That’s the story that was handed down. And you know what?” 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

He handed me the slip with a laugh. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

Mom handed Dad a cup of tea, me hot chocolate, and set out a plate of my favorite, Mom’s chocolate chip oatmeal cookies. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

She handed me a green teddy bear—which I thought was an odd color for it—and a pink notebook. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

A waitress sat Flora and her father at a booth in the corner and handed them glossy, enormous menus. Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z

I ignored the enemy and handed Mrs. Smith my flyer. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

He leaned over and handed it to me. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z

I picked up Joseph’s backpack and handed it to him. Orbiting Jupiter 2015-10-06T00:00:00Z

They handed the men over to National Guardsmen, and the Guardsmen put them in the white van. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

She retrieved a small white bag from atop her dresser and handed it to me. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

But when she got on the bus and handed him yesterday's comics, all Park did was shrug. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

Dustfinger put his arm through the doorway and handed her a flashlight. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

She handed over her canvas bag like this was an everyday occurrence. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

I groaned as I pulled off his jacket and handed it to him, replacing it with my own. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

Greenglass gave him an envelope containing about ten pages of notes and rough sketches, and Gold handed the soldier $500 in cash. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You must always check it,” she whispered hoarsely, as though phlegnl was an Arithmetic answer sheet that had to be revised before it was handed in. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You should not have handed the captain so many of your thoughts,” she says. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z

My mother handed me a jewelry box inlaid with flowers and a little clock. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

“Well, I never knew Coke was good for anything but drinking,” Nan said, and Wynn handed out all the extra sodas, not leaving one for himself. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

His friend threw our bags in the shed we’re in now and handed me and Rondell a bunch of work tools. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

My mother handed her parenting class completion certificate to Mr. Ferris. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Marigold handed her the oboe, wondering if perhaps this mysterious woman was a Talented oboist. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

"And Mama handed me to you in the yellow blanket and said . . He waited for me to finish the story. "And said . Sarah, Plain and Tall 1985-04-25T00:00:00Z

I handed my money over, saying, “Well, you won it fair and square.” Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

The flight attendant handed Shadow a glass of beer. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z

Mr. Trepid handed him a wad of bills. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z

As the Farsi teacher handed out our textbooks, I prayed for a heavy load of homework. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

He laid the nickel on the counter; he saw the blurred loaf being handed to him. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

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

He handed the valet his ticket and waited for the car. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

My father rushed up behind me and handed me his cell phone. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

He handed one to me and set another one down. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

When Rondell was finally done he stood up and handed back the smaller rock and we both turned to what the three of us had carved into the big boulder. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

I took the bread from my plate and broke it into three pieces which I handed to the twins and Nell. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Chase handed them to me, and I added the milk slowly to the flour mix, as the recipe said. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

Papa handed out another jacket, two shirts, and more socks. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z

She emptied the batteries and the tape from Park's Walkman, handed it back to him, then got off the bus without looking back. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

He handed one to me and one to Airs. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z

I handed him a paper saying Emilika was my cousin with all the feigned confidence in the world. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

She studied one of her own paintings quietly, then handed the glasses back to Lori. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

The night before we went to the bank with our parents to apply for a loan, Lynnie, Sammy, and I handed them a pink envelope with our money in it. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z

Miss Bell handed him a scrap of paper. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

She handed Eleanor the bag and said, "I'm sorry about the rest." Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

On the street, organizers handed out fifty thousand flyers in various languages, all encouraging union membership: “BE MEN—JOIN THE UNION.” A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

From the white landowners above him there had not been handed to him a chance to learn the meaning of loyalty, of sentiment, of tradition. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

She handed one chair leg to Robin, one to me, and one to Father. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

He was handed a microphone, and he tapped it, then held it up to his mouth. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Sairy handed her tongs to Tiller so that he could take over the frying of the bacon. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z

He handed the computer to Annabeth, who stared at it like it was solid gold. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

The woman handed me the rose and asked me which room I preferred. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

All those things, all locked up, and then these just get handed to me. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

She was a little surprised that she actually handed the letter to Brandon. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

He handed the stubs to the security guard. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z

The woman stood up and handed her daughter to me. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Instead, he handed the cross back to me. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z

Baba handed him the small chair he had so lovingly built and carved. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z

The girl handed her the matches and the tinderbox. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z

Tally picked up the tablet and handed it to Shay. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

His notes were handed to me now—irascible, helpful. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

The two girls returned with clean faces and hands, and Teenie handed them each an outfit worn by the house serving maids. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

Principal Cody handed the playbook back to Diego and smiled at me. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

When my turn came, I handed my buckets to the ancient slave who worked the pump handle, a man old as dirt, with stone-gray hair and skin the color of the night sky. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

With a serious look on his face, he tore open the package and handed Hanako three of the five pieces of gum. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

He took a deep breath, reached into his pocket, and handed her a ragged kerchief. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

I handed out napkins and my dad served pieces of gooey, crispy baklava. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z

She handed the phone to me and I slowly put it to my ear. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

In 17 minutes and 47 seconds I got up from my seat and walked to the front of the room, where I handed the answer form and the booklet to the teacher. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z

He tore out the check and handed it to me. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

Ms. Habibi handed him a tissue from an invisible supply she must have been carrying in her pocket. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

That's when I handed her the leaf and made her the promise. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z

Then she handed the glass to Mom, who tipped it over her tongue for that final drop. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

He longed for the music to continue, but Adaon stopped, almost abruptly, and with a grave smile handed the harp back to Fflewddur. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z

The 33rd President of the United States handed Bod over to the famous writer Victor Hugo, who threw the boy into his sack and put it over his shoulder. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

He then picked up a trumpet, blew on it, and handed it to me. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

The king pulled a paper from his belt and handed it to Ned. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

He drew from inside his cape a small heavy box about the size of a schoolbook and handed it ceremoniously to Milo. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z

I was there on the last Wednesday afternoon of May, a cool and blue day, when Mrs. Sidman came in with an envelope and handed it to Mrs. Baker. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z

The reaction was surreal; at least five kids handed their sweaters or jackets over within a few seconds. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

He handed the rest over to Dasch, and felt some relief. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z

But try as he would, he could not make the milk last for ever, and presently, with a sigh of regret, he handed her the empty cup and slipped down into the bed. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z

I had a basket full of clean laundry next to me, and I handed Mom shirts to fold. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

He leaned his nose to the slight fizz coming from the can and then handed it to the boy. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z

He repeated the process, then poured a third time and handed the glass to me. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

Pollard cantered Seabiscuit back to the grandstand, posed for the win photos, then slid the saddle off and handed the horse to Stucki, who was up on Pumpkin. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

She pulled apart an Oreo, handed me half. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

She walked her stack of papers to the front of the class and handed them to Mr. Quisling. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

“Wow. Thank you,” Maddie breathed as he handed the binder over. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

He tore the chunk in half and handed each of us a piece about the size of an egg. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

He took an electronic signature pad horn his mailbag arid handed it to me. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

“This one’s for you,” she said to Joseph, “for your first Christmas with us,” and she handed him the box. Orbiting Jupiter 2015-10-06T00:00:00Z

When it was flat, he handed it over. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

When he finished, Slannen handed the package with the wolf to me. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

He needed the extra work—it’s not like they handed out jobs on street corners—and his bookie scared him more than Clyde did. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

She handed the globe to Raymie, and then closed the suitcase and picked it up and walked away. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z

Jam handed the drawing back to Redemption, speechless with disbelief. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

He hitched up his pants, handed me his half-eaten SweeTart for safekeeping, walked across the street, and went right up to the woman. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

He handed out the scores, which is really like a form you have to tear apart. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z

I then embraced my new son and he handed me my tiny granddaughter whom I did not let go of for the entire visit. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Finally, Fuchs handed Gold the papers he had prepared, then Fuchs drove Gold to the bus station. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

After taking a drink, he handed Cole and Edwin each a piece of the hot dog he had prepared. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z

She handed the parcel to Mrs. Lawrence, who opened it immediately and pulled from the wrapping a tin plate upon which Emeline had painted a lovely forest. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

Still breathing very fast, Harry heard Snape walking away down the corridor; Filch handed Moody the egg and disappeared from view too, muttering to Mrs. Norris. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

Haupt lived with his parents, so he handed his paycheck over to his father. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z

As she handed the young man his cup, she tenderly straightened his hair in a motherly gesture as she propped up his head. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z

She handed the cash over to Rondell and signed his clipboard. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

Branch shook himself briskly as if he had just played in the stream, then settled himself on the floor and nibbled at scraps they handed to him. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

When Auntie Buzz gave us the car, she’d handed us each a key. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

Inej joined her at the rail and handed over Nina’s coat. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

Holly handed the recorder back to me and didn’t say anything. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

I was about to bargain with her, but then Radar produced a five-dollar bill and handed it to her. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

She stole over to where I stood transfixed, handed me the flickering candle and told me to keep it down and away from the window. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

I handed it to one of Traft’s crew seated behind the teacher's desk. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

Backpacks were handed out and stuffed full of supplies. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

“Well,” said the nephew, “there is the church brochure the Reverend always handed out to newcomers. I could give you one of those.” Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z

Through the ribs of the boat, I handed him a segment of orange. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

Jermaine had handed her some money to smooth things over, so everybody was happy. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

“Mr. Pignati, we feel terrible,” I said into the mouthpiece and then handed it back to John. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z

"Come on, come on," his mom said, "why you do everything so slow? Here," she handed him a brochure. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

Layla handed her a cereal bar—blueberry, gross—and then started pulling on her boots. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Then Goddard took the samurai blade from him and handed him a nasty-looking hunting knife instead, for a more intimate delivery of death. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

She handed it to the policeman, who then quickly flipped through it. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

She handed him the comic, and he took it. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

Instead he handed me three small steel traps. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

She handed Stella a Bazooka Joe bubble gum when her mother wasn’t looking. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

Jinjoo watched as the son stepped out and handed the driver a large wad of cash. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

At dawn, they gathered up their tubes of blood and ran to the airplane and handed the samples to the pilots. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

After I handed the bottle back to Aaron, Lu finally had something to say. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

He handed me a basin and told Eliza to hold Mother’s shoulders. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

A soldier wearing civilian clothes, with a whistle around his neck, stepped up to a rack of AK-47S and handed one to each of us. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

“OK,” he said, taking her money and recounting it before he handed her the ticket. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z

She tapped the screen a few times, then handed it to Spoony, who handed it to me. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

The squire took his longsword and handed up a rolled parchment. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

I handed my sword to Julian and strapped on the protective plate. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z

He handed me a small box of my favorite chocolates and waved goodbye. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

She handed the baton to Adina, who started to say something in response, then thought better of it. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

“Dude, you cannot be serious,” Henry said when Dad handed him the jacket. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Before he opened the door, Ray turned around and handed me a box of three-inch nails. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z

He handed a can to Chas, then Kevin, and then he grabbed one from the shrine and tilted it toward me, a calm and serious look in his steady, fly half eyes. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

She handed Tally a swatch of orange fabric, a small bit of circuitry visible on one side. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

She helped Hazel out of her chair, handed her her backpack, and led her out of the kitchen. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z

She handed the girl the parcel containing Brigid’s old primer and Oliver Twist. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

Our information on what was happening in and around Philadelphia comes from Washington’s reports, letters, and diaries and from family stories handed down generation to generation. George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

Lee came in from the kitchen and put a damp towel in his hands, and Adam sponged his eyes and handed it back. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

He handed Mr. Zuckerman two ten dollar bills and a five dollar bill. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z

“Actually, I'm here for work,” he said, reaching into his shirt pocket and taking out a business card, which he handed to Mr. Rowan. I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 2016-08-01T00:00:00Z

With a big smile on his face, he handed it to Jimmy King. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

Silently she handed her sister the leftover white rice-powder paste, the brushes, the colored paints made from burnt earth, lentils, and spices. Rickshaw Girl 2007-02-01T00:00:00Z

Twelve light shields, twelve spears he took, and twelve thick-crested helms, and handed all down quickly to the suitors. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

Nan handed me the map, passed a bowl of peaches, and said, “All right, Jubilee, let the search for substance begin.” Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

Over the rooftops I could see men pouring water on the flattish roof of St. Paul’s, the buckets handed to them from a long line of people that stretched to a backyard pump. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

Semyonov handed his documents to another agent and quickly left the building. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Bank tellers handed rolls of money to Lefty, which he in turn handed to the pharmacist behind the window. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

He handed her the notebook, his finger holding a spot between the pages. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

When he came back, he handed me the sketchbook. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z

He handed the cup back to her and smiled as though he had taken sustenance from the deepest well in the world. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z

Momma handed him a cup of coffee before she obeyed. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You better get back to class,” she said, and handed me a paper towel. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

The uniformed man led them to an office, and handed out forms. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

My mother handed me the candle and headed toward the table in the corner. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

I handed the book over, and Dr. Holden began paging through it slowly. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

He took the slip of paper Obie handed him and read the instructions without pausing. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Do you accept the fate the spirits have handed you, Marked Girl?” The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z

Sunday morning before breakfast Abuela handed me my piqué dress, washed and ironed. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z

She examined the copy of the book after it was handed to her, then laid it gently down next to one of the plates, brushing. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

He handed Mpandhlani, who was busy munching an orange—the juice dribbled down the side of his mouth—a piece of liver. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

Nali handed him the keys with a questioning look and he took off to the truck. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

O’Brien took a small box from the top of a cabinet and handed her a flat white tablet which he told her to place on her tongue. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z

She turned a little pale and, without a word, handed the paper to Ruthanne. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

Mr. Jaggers’s eyes retired a little deeper into his head when I handed him the tablets, but he presently handed them over to Wemmick, with instructions to draw the check for his signature. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z

They both laughed and she handed him two kitchen matches out of a box for that purpose. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z

The huntress handed her a pair of riding gloves and said easily, “We have all day.” Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

I handed him the hoe I had been using on the weeds. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

She handed Rose back her camera and the couple were gone, hopping into a long black limousine. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

He handed me a flattened tin can that he’d probably been saving in his pocket for a thousand miles. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

My grandma, now an old woman but once a helpless baby, handed over into safety by her doomed parents. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z

When I handed her the Madonna, she did not want to take it. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Baker picked up four cans and handed two to me. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z

The third week, we took the biggest chance of all and handed each other our entire notebooks of poetry. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

Mike lost to me and handed the bartender a hundred-franc note. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z

I pulled the three zines out of the envelope and handed them one each. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z

It’s the agents we handed the note to. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

Dicey handed out the wrapped hamburgers and the parcels of french fries. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z

When he asked the driver this morning if anyone had handed it in, she said no. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

If Linda had been there, she probably would have handed him a packet of tissues. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

She snapped the book shut and handed it to me. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z

She handed the stick to Finn, who held the marshmallow over the flames. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z

They stood on either side of the clothesline; he handed her the garments and she hung them. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z

She plucked the cards out of my hands and handed me two apples instead. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

When I handed the essay in, Mrs. Baker read it through. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z

He went to the bedroom, took out the green leather writing case, and handed her the sheets of airmail paper. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Beowulf handed it to Penelope so she could see the title. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z

He opened the till, plucked out a dollar, and handed it to Alex. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z

Her dad leaned over, grabbed the pizza box, and handed it to her. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

Then she handed it to me dipped full of water. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z

Prosper handed his crumpled handkerchief to her and she gratefully blew her nose. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

The portions were handed round; those who liked took a draught of the water, the mug being common to all. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z

On a string slung over his shoulder he had a brown cloth sack, which he handed to me. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

Her voice was calm and dry; she looked at his father briefly, her face unreadable, as she handed him the bottle and the cotton. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z

I took out the food and handed one of everything to Trevor. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

I try not to look up, I try to read the free newspaper 1 was handed on my way into the station, but the words blur in front of my eyes, nothing holds my interest. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

Her father thumbed through the book and asked Elizabeth a few questions about the class, then handed the prize back to her. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

Neel ate the small helping in three gulps, and Rupa handed him a wet cloth to wipe his fingers. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z

He handed me a thermos cup of Gramma’s cold lemonade. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

He handed me the whole pack of rice candy plus a Hershey’s bar. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z

He shook his head and walked back to his table, where his friend Skid, sighing, handed him his cup of water. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Instead, she let them back into the room, politely handed the envelope to Scythe Faraday, and sat down at her desk. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

Gomez herself had known what was coming when she handed out campaign literature one day in the northeast. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

She stooped to pick them up, and as she handed them to me I saw a little smile of scorn upon her lips, and I guessed at once she considered me ill-bred. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z

Uncle Sam handed around the large cut-crystal goblet, Elijah’s cup, and everyone poured a little bit of wine from their own glasses into it. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

Min handed Tree-ear a small ax and led him around the side of the house to a wheeled cart. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Myers handed out books almost as though she were President of the United States, dragging the distribution process out in senseless signings and ceremonies. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z

As they sat down, I crossed through the appropriate squares on the Colonel’s diagram and handed it to him. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z

She glanced over it, and handed it to Mary. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z

“It’s been five weeks,” Gabriel said as Cabot Searcy handed him a paper plate with a ham and cheese sandwich on it. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z

I'd do anything to get out of this plane before I am handed over. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z

Jones handed Booth the candle, cautioning him to hide its faint glow during the crossing, lest they be spotted by passing patrol boats. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

He pinched off a couple of inches of stalk and handed it to me. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

As she handed things to Lin Nai-Nai, she would say, “Brown suitcase. Blue.” Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

She dropped the slip of paper on the floor, handed us over, and fled away on her wobbly high heels. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

For a while they met in the back rooms of the abandoned part of the house, where Alba handed out walnuts and served them herbal teas while they meditated in a cross-legged position. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

When she thumped down the basement steps with them and two glasses of milk, the plate she handed Quentin was piled twice as high as mine. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

A worksheet was due that day deciphering the meaning of some lines from Macbeth, and Don was handed a copy of the homework by someone else so he could copy down the answers. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mom fumbled under her pillow for her address book and handed it to me. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

I smiled and, with a little laugh, handed the pen back to Bloom. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Lyra did so, and handed the big black book to her father. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

Sam blinked at the silver-foil scroll that was handed him, upon which, in hieroglyph, snake figures danced. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z

I nodded and quickly handed him the hankie, neatly folded to conceal my writing. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z

She handed it, wrinkled and brown and fragile, to the Owner. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

He walked through the Marines and handed the phone to Bull. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

Her face became even more somber as she looked at it and nodded; then handed it back to Mr. Chatham. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

“Nice playthings you have,” the corporal told Weary, and he handed the knife to an old man. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

Selena handed me a pair of scuffed brown shoes in my size and walked back to where our moms waited. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z

She handed him two silver dollars from her purse. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

An officer walked in and handed him a message that had just come in from Secretary of War Stimson, along with a map of Japan. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

I handed it to Radar after a few minutes, and he looked at it for a while before writing on the corner of his notebook closest to me, The green highlighting must mean something. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

She handed a long section of twine to Anya with the other hand. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

He’s handed his phone, at last, but there’s no answer when he calls Henry, and no response when he texts. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

“Even if I have seen it I don’t need to be handed the salt” But they still looked at him. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

Pointing to a pack of Juicy Fruit gum, Shirley handed him the pennies. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z

Then he carefully folded these notes, spat once on each, handed them to Basta, and told him to hide them as he told him. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

I put five dollars in, Ritchie had no money, Audrey handed over a few dollars, and Marv went through his pockets and put in a twenty- cent coin and a pen lid. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z

He handed me a nice fat eight-by-eleven envelope, all taped up. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

When they got to the register, Grace handed the cashier the money her mom had given her. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

The Professor read off the names one by one and handed out the keys. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z

He handed Harry a small club, a bit like a short baseball bat. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z

Mr. Jackson handed out smocks made from large men’s button-down shirts. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

Joseph handed her his suitcase and climbed into her room. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

He took the fourth part and handed it to the monk. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I have to take care of the cow,” said Jonathan, almost without thinking, and handed the bucket to the soldier. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z

Rocky ran over and handed the reins back up to him, and he yelled at the old horse and kicked both heels into its ribs. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z

She handed him the flat, round object and waited while he felt it. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

I took out the Janus-faced token, gazed at it one final time, and handed it to Horatio. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

She handed me some antibiotics, at least ten years old. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

Just as they had with the buckets, folks took a sip of the soda and handed the bottle to the next person in line. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

I focused on my breathing as Jackie handed the tubes back to me. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z

Rachel obeyed, but even as she handed Lyddie the writing materials, she protested. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

I scrubbed each plate, then handed it over to Momly, who wiped it, then put it back up in the cabinet. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z

When we walked into math today, Mr. Mason handed out a ten-page package, copied back to back, entitled “A Course Review.” Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

Em carefully tore a marshmallow into two pieces and handed one to Tab. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z

As he spoke he handed me three sheets of note-paper and three envelopes. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z

Not believing his eyes, he handed the ticket to Bri for confirmation. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

He pulled Breaking the Maya Code off the shelf and handed it to James, then gestured for them to follow him back up to the front of the store. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

The man at the counter seemed alarmed at Mom’s directness, but he handed Babou our tickets and wiped the sweat from his forehead. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

Emily handed it over and looked up to see a girl in the crowd scowling at her. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

Ms. Fender had also handed out some new music—“Pirate Medley”—which we were supposed to start practicing at home. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

I handed her my note and said, “As you read this, just remember that I am great at oral presentations.” Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

Last year, when our English teacher handed out composition notebooks and told us to write our deepest feelings, nobody took her seriously. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

He handed the loan agreement to Jordie and warned him to keep it safe. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

She handed the list to me at the Alitalia counter at Kennedy, before her flight to Rome and then on to Naples and, finally, Sicily and Corsica. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mr. Charles nodded, pulled two from a box, and handed them to me. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

I handed her the loaf of brown barley bread wrapped in a piece of cloth. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

On the twentieth of May, Yutar handed out a dozen blue leather- bound volumes of his final speech to the press and one to the defense. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

A grade school girl in a frilly white dress handed each contestant a bouquet of roses, yellow for the girls, red for the boys. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z

One by one, I handed out the presents I had purchased in Cape Town and patiently answered their questions about the trip. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

He handed me a piece of folded paper. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Finally I pulled out my magazine picture and handed it to her. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z

But that hardly matters because the judgment has already been handed down. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

She brought another wedge of pie, in a brown bag, and handed it to Jethro. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z

He had demanded payment in real five-pound notes, which were to be handed over before the timber was removed. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z

I handed her the car keys because I was always the one who could find them. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z

June frowned at Ivy and handed her a plastic bag full of ice. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

He handed the bucket to Curzon, who removed a long parsnip peel. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

One day, when he handed Mrs. Sen the paper bag, he said, “No more fish for a while. Cook the chicken in the freezer. I need to start holding office hours.” Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z

A guy came out of the bakery and handed Sapo his order. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

I pulled the old crumpled newspaper article from my purse and handed it to her. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

Gold took out his half of the Jell-O box and handed it to Greenglass. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

“This is for your mother,” he said, and handed it to me. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

She held out her hand, and Julian silently handed over the eraser. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z

We’re getting that room and to make sure she’s going to the Labour Exchange on Thursday to stand in the queue to take the dole money the minute it’s handed to Dad. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z

He handed me a book, open in the middle. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

Then he handed his sister the flashlight, put his hand on the milky shirt, and pushed it as far forward as he could. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z

In many families, she had learned, one dress such as these would be handed down through three generations as a cherished possession. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

Even though he had gotten into trouble, and Audrey had handed Faraci his head on a platter, I was the one people would talk about. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

She handed me two packages wrapped in tissue paper. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

Etienne stood on his toes, pulled the book off the shelf, and handed it to Hugo, who sat right where he was and opened it. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z

She then handed me a sixpence coin, which I politely refused. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

She unscrewed the cap—no corks here—sipped, and handed it to me. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z

That day he had pulled out a new sketchbook and handed it to me. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

I spread a layer of butter on the piece of bread and handed it to her. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

“Wedge it between your back teeth,” Kaz said as he handed the disks to the others. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

It was only after he had unpinned and handed over the five dollars, and after he had eaten two pieces of pie, that Jody started for home again. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z

When he graduated, her brother handed over the key, dangling on an España key chain, to the old teacher’s storage room, through which you could access the roof hatch. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

“I was with Mr. Cole on business an hour and a half ago. He had just read Elton’s letter as I was shewn in, and handed it to me directly.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z

Even the recruitment officer was so busy counting out the twenty-five one-dollar bills Ned handed him that he neglected to ask for proof of age. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

I handed my fare to the driver, and silently, on gloved hinges, the door folded shut at my back. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z

His mouth made a thin line, but he nodded and handed me back two jots. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Fenoglio handed him the receiver with a gloomy expression on his face. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

Smiling slightly at the look of delighted incredulity on Neville’s face, Professor McGonagall tapped a blank schedule with the tip of her wand and handed it, now carrying details of his new classes, to Neville. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

The whole governance of the realm was being handed to her enemies, Queen Mar- gaery’s kith and kin. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

I fished in my pocketbook and handed Doreen the mirror with her name and the daisies on it. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z

“No luck,” he murmured, and handed the phone back. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z

Picking up the big white hat off the daybed, she handed it to Mr. McAllister and said, nervous as a witch, “He was just leaving when you came, Mr. Blakeslee. He’s got business in Atlanta.” Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

At the door I handed each of them Kwang trinkets and souvenirs from a box labeled “Premiums.” Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Gimme that telephone,” Ma Charles said, and I handed the receiver to her. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z

He gave us his card, with his address in London and his club and his business address, and as we got on the bus he handed us each an envelope. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z

He handed one to Cole and one to Edwin. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z

The verdict handed down by Hugh Ogden also had a major and lasting impact on the public’s relationship with big business. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z

She walked her stack of papers to the front of the class and handed them to Mr. Quisling. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

Spear handed it over solemnly, gravely, with the air of a man taking part in a ceremony. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

I handed him my rifle, grabbed hold of the microphone, and started talking code. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

To Mia’s astonishment, when she pried the house key loose from the key ring and handed it back, Mrs. Delaney pulled her into an uncharacteristic hug. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

The woman handed him a tiny plastic spoon with three licks' worth of pink ice cream on it. The Lemonade War 2007-04-23T00:00:00Z

He unfastened it and handed it slowly to the wizard. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

When he asked her, she handed over her keys. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z

He disentangled my piece and handed it to me. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

She and Evan were putting together a lemonade stand in the driveway when the mailman walked up and handed Jessie a bundle of letters. The Lemonade War 2007-04-23T00:00:00Z

I handed him a carrot and rubbed his head in the way he liked for me to do. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

I handed over my cell phone, which was cracked from being dropped on the floor, and we laughed about busted-up phones. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

We have no stable food culture to guide us, handed down over generations. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z

She handed the canteen back to Kaisa and said, “You are very generous.” Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

I handed him the change in my pocket with: “That’s all I got.” The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

Jay Cee handed me a pile of story manuscripts and spoke to me much more kindly. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z

He came jogging up the steps and handed me a bagel wrapped in tinfoil. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

She handed me the bag and left me alone, while surprise, relief, and dismay stirred inside me like the ingredients of some strange, unsettling elixir. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

She got me a wooden bowl, filled it with something from a pot near the fire, and handed it to me with a wooden spoon. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

As Mom handed it over to me, she said, “Do you smell that? There’s insecticide in here, too.” Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

When Lord Asriel handed him the paper, he saluted and hurried out, his terrier dæmon close at his heels with her tail tucked low. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

After a moment he handed them to Jimmy. In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse 2015-11-10T00:00:00Z

She removed the spear from Matt’s grasp and handed it carefully to the Carver. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

The old man handed him a leather sheath, backed with stiff horn, with buckles to hold the knife in place, because the slightest sideways movement of the blade would have cut through the thickest leather. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then she would have handed over everything that had been hers alone. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

He handed me the jacket, interrupting my ogling. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

I handed my $100 Salisbury Park savings bond to the teller. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z

She plopped a spoonful of white sour cream in, and handed the bowls to each of them. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z

At the end of June, Mrs. Moss handed Luke and me two of our best outfits from the shed and told us that we were going downtown. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Curly handed him his hat, which had come to rest near an owl burrow. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Turning, I handed the box to my father. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

The next morning, I handed my letter to my mom at breakfast and asked her to mail it that same day. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

I handed a plate of tart to one of the serving women, who carried it to the table and set it in front of Colonel Hawkins. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

On our way home she pulled a leaf off a tree and handed it to me. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z

As I entered the living room early one evening, Grandma was setting up the manger scene, gingerly placing each of the crudely carved wooden figures that had been handed down from her mother. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

He handed it back to the demon girl, pleased and surprised. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

She scribbled a note for Miss Watson and handed it to me. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

Reaching sideways, he dug a bottle of warm beer out of his foot locker, and he handed it to Yossarian after prying off the cap. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

I took the book and flipped through the blank pages, then handed it back. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

He quickly handed his empty glass to Hornet. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

The young woman behind the counter rang up his pur-chases, and when he handed over the cash she hesitated. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z

The receptionist came out and handed us a Foreign Service, U.S. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

The Foleys poured glasses of sparkling apple cider into fancy wine glasses and handed them out on little trays. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

They idled away an hour with nervous jokes, and handed cigarettes about. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

Art handed out amazingly realistic wooden figurines he’d made in shop class. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

She sighed and nodded, taking out some money which she handed to him. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z

He handed the teller the stick-up note, and then became so tense he passed out and woke up in custody. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

Hyacinth handed out the buttons she’d made, and her siblings attached them to their hoodies. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

When Hugo finished sweeping, he handed the broom back to the old man. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Partridge handed me the book, and I slid my fingers over the raised bumps. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z

He handed the bat to Deacon Hurd and sat down on the grass. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

She handed me a spatula to lift the tops from the rolling board onto the pies, which was easier said than done. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

When I got to his office, Dr. Shawaibi handed me the signed letter approving me to make the Hajj in Mecca, and then a book. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

Julia pulled her phone from the back pocket of her shorts and handed it to me. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z

His mother cleaned him and handed him new clothes. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z

I picked up the bus driver’s baseball and handed it to Danny. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z

He turned and reached behind him for the candy bar, then he turned back again and handed it to Charlie. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z

Isabelle, startled by his intensity, reached into her pocket and handed it to him. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z

She handed the jar back to Kaede, who sniffed it: honey. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

Sitting down cross-legged in front of me once more, he handed me a cup of tea and took a sip from his own. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z

On my way out the door, the teacher handed me a huge folder: the worksheets I would need to do as catch-up work. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

She handed Claire a dry cloth and together they dried and tidied the dead woman, folding her arms finally across her gaunt chest. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

He handed the salesman the money—all of it—without even bothering to count. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

He reached into his pocket, produced a newspaper, much folded, and handed it to Shadow. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z

I took a deep breath, got up, and handed his hoodie back to him. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

It was lying under the table in the cafe, and the lad who sweeps the floors handed it to me. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z

He twisted around and handed her earphones, and showed her how to put them on and bring the microphone round in front of her mouth. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z

He cut it at the base with a knife and handed it to me. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z

And there was no one there the next night, either, when Max handed me two shirts, a watch, and a brooch that had been stowed safely inside Mrs. Diamant’s girdle. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

Papa wrote a check and handed it to the usher, telling her he did not want to make a speech. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

Finally he dug a penny from his purse and handed it to me. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z

She pulled two scarves from her overalls and handed them over with a sigh. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

His face was calm, and he smiled when he handed the paddle back with his name inscribed. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

In the end, I decided to grab a big bag of Utz Red Hot chips and handed Manny, the owner, four quarters. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

As his fellow soldiers reacted in disbelief, Mason handed over his weapon to the squad captain. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

She handed Kyle a large manila envelope sealed up with tons of tape. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z

She handed her fighter the reins and leaped from her chariot into mine like it was the easiest thing in the world. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

Keep­ing his black eyes on the road, he stooped forward, picked up the screwdriver lying between his feet, and handed it to me. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

He popped the top off, slathered the baton in the petroleum jelly, and handed it to Curron. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z

Specific assignments were then handed out to members. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z

He opened the fridge and handed me one. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

Adina handed the bronzer to Miss Montana, who singsonged “Awesome!” and promised to share with her teammates as long as they didn’t all use the brush and get it bacterified, which would give them pimples. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

When we got to the front, I handed the lady my money order list and set my check down on the counter. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

She handed him the jar and turned around to head back into the mobile home. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

The announcer is handed a news bulletin, and he reads it to the audience. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z

He handed it to me one morning after we finished a period’s chart. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

I handed the envelope to Grampa; he opened it and read the subpoena. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

He swiped the contents back into Mini’s backpack and handed it to her. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

Twenty-four letters to Harry found their way into the house, rolled up and hidden inside each of the two dozen eggs that their very confused milkman had handed Aunt Petunia through the living room window. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z

I pulled the wooden picture of black Mary from my pocket and handed it to her. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

He lifted it from its sheath and handed it to me, not bothering to say anything more. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z

“Don’t worry that or it’s liable to scar worse,” she’d said as she handed Naomi an enormous piece of pecan pie. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

He handed me what was left of my hearing aid headband. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

I handed the phone to Frankie before she could say anything else. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z

He handed Reuven to his driver, who was waiting by the car door. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

I’ve never seen Daddy cry like he did when Dr. Davis handed Seven that diploma. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

And this latest Jack and the Beanstalk bid for freedom, even though it had been handed to him by his father—assigned almost—stood some chance of success. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

He handed me back the report, shaking his head. Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

I pulled a potato from my coat pocket and handed it to her. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

His father folded the newspaper and handed it to him. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

When I handed it to him, he turned it around and around in his hand. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

An old seamstress took a peacoat of mine, tore the lining out, opened and flattened the sleeves, added a collar, put arm holes in and handed me back a beautiful cape. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z

Supporting the scrawny bonobo bum with one hand, I pulled the cash out of my pocket and handed it to the man. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

“Take this to Dadi,” Papa said to me, and handed me the plain bowl of rice. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Mama handed him the basket of food, and he placed a few bills in her hand. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

She handed Lina a red jacket like the one all messengers wore. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

He reached into his pocket and handed me an unsealed envelope. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

A chaperone handed out the bagged lunches everyone had prepacked. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

But Archer only smiled and handed her a long green feather. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z

She handed it back to me, and I twirled around on my toes. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z

Many had ancient flintlocks, old squirrel guns, handed down for generations. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

We handed most of the potatoes over to the landowner in exchange for our wages, but some we boiled into soup, which we ate every night for dinner. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

When they’d finally dropped anchor, Inej was led on deck and handed over to one of the most beautiful women she’d ever seen, a tall blonde with hazel eyes and piles of golden hair. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

Miss Henry said, “Slow down some, Kenneth,” and then she took the book from me and handed it back upside down. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I thought you might need some fuel for our walk,” he said as he handed me the presents. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

He had been trembling so much when he handed her the small box he’d wrapped it in. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

She handed it over to him and he unshackled his wrists as she rooted around in a box she’d brought over. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

But he did say, "Ah. Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine," when she handed him her paperwork. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

Hugo handed her the book from the Film Academy library, open to the page with the film still of the rocket in the moon’s eye. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z

“Pass me a bowl,” said Hermione, holding the pulsating pod at arm’s length; Harry handed one over and she dropped the pod into it with a look of disgust on her face. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

Isabelle, startled by his intensity, reached into her pocket and handed it to him. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z

Maxie handed me another stack, and we stopped talking to concentrate. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

It was a pretty full train and I kind of forgot about it when I saw goats being handed up to the roof and people coming on with their chickens. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

She rummaged through her purse and handed me her cell phone. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

Mr. Wonka handed each of them a pair of dark glasses and said, “Put these on quick! And don’t take them off in here whatever you do! This light could blind you!” Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z

A slave handed him a pair of thick horsehair mittens, and he pulled them on, never so much as looking at the man. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

She handed Maureen to me and took off running across the room. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

I kept waiting for Dad to Therapist me, and when he didn’t, I handed him the last egg in the carton. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

I handed it to her and crossed my arms. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

She placed them in an old woolen sock, fastened it with a safety pin, and handed them to Blanca. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

Nita crawled up the pile of crates, reaching down as he handed up more boxes. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z

“I remember the kestrel, the one that ate your canary,” said Harry Bloom after he’d handed Albert the dessert he’d brought from his bakery. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

“You got twenty-four hours,” Felix said, then handed Armpit a business card with his phone number on it. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z

Since they could no longer put goodies in the lockers of the players, they just handed the stuff to them instead or dropped it off at their houses. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

At the end of the day, the contratista checked his notebook and handed my father eighteen dollars. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

Shyly,Thomas reached into his pocket and handed her the gift. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Kurnakov still couldn’t figure out if he was being set up by the FBI or handed the gift of a lifetime. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

One day that summer, Volpe came back into his house from running errands and Marcy handed him an envelope from the school district. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z

Benji grabbed an armful of shoes and handed them to a guy with a name tag that read MIKE. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

After the C.O.’s speech, we were handed picks and shovels and given rudimentary instructions as to the mining of lime. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

When I let her down she gave me a little kiss on the cheek and handed me the apple. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

Obinze, his expression carefully frozen in neutrality, handed the license over to the registrar behind the desk. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

He crossed quickly and opened the old screen as quietly as he could, put Mouse out first, then handed me through, and followed quickly. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z

He handed her his crumpled piece of paper, which he must have retrieved from the floor. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

With shaking hands, they handed over the tickets. Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps 2001-03-01T00:00:00Z

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

Looking back, I figured Bodega must have taken a lot of pride in these favors he handed out through Nazario. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

“To force your hand, sir. A message to you would also have reached Lord Tibe, who might have handed me over to the Orgota. Or had me shot. As he had my friend shot.” The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z

At the family table, this mischievous older sister handed me a plate that contained a single chicken wing. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

He handed me the bottle of red pop. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z

She poured out coffee and handed one cup unsweetened to her father. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z

He then handed down a large piece of ham. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z

She looks like one of those white kids in Christmas movies who wake up to a tree packed with presents underneath—like the whole world was just handed to her on a gold-rimmed plate. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z

He filled Stanley's canteen and handed him a sack lunch. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

She turned to Doha’s sister and handed her the package. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

I handed him the skate again and walked over to the locker with the scratch graffiti about Aileen. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Many shunned him; a few nodded, and handed him their weapons; he rubbed the unguent on the stock and muzzle, all the while whispering to the firearm coaxingly in some unknown tongue. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z

Dr. Payne handed him a mug, saying, “Sorry it’s rather primitive....” The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

People filed in and were handed a program as they took seats. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

Pearl, true to her word, handed Lexie a typed-up essay the next week—the story of the frog prince, from the point of view of the frog. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

But as he handed them to her, she could not make out his words. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

Like I was saying, I handed both of you a ball. The Crossover 2014-03-18T00:00:00Z

He handed over the fish and took the bottle. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

“Perhaps you may find this more to your taste,” said Poirot with a slight smile as he handed him a second sheet of paper. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z

Each time, I would be handed the same set of note cards to read, be faced with the same expressions of hope and deep grief from the crowd. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

He had gone to the moneylender, and now he handed the borrowed eight hundred pesos to her mother. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z

He handed her back the single sock he was supposed to be identifying, which was patterned with golden bulrushes. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

Israel handed the letter over with a marked lack of enthusiasm. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z

Dad always made four sandwiches, checked to make sure no one could see him, then handed two of them to Luke in the stairwell. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z

At recess the day after ordering, we got handed out to us coloring books, paint sets, model kits. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

A Negro boy jumped from the running-board and handed her three quarts of milk. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z

The mothers were in reverent awe of her; they brought her small presents, they eagerly handed their daughters to her for Sunday Work. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

Erlan handed me the tweezers, and I looked for the best bone to remove. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z

When they finished the spaghetti and biscuits, he handed out Snickers bars from the supply boxes. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z

He handed us pieces of radishes and peppers to snack on as he worked. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

The book got heavier as I handed it over. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

He read the clipping quickly, gave a very forced laugh, and handed it to Harry. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z

He handed Harry the empty napkin and flask and went to pat Buckbeak good-bye. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

“But —” Ron was turning over the books she had handed him, looking at the covers. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z

Some were bought as pets and handed over to us when they got too big and potentially dangerous to go on living in the house. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z

Sefia was handed a steaming mug and a bowl of rice porridge while Archer was whisked to the sick bay. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z

I couldn’t hear what my brother was telling my mom, but right after he spoke to her and handed her the telephone, she walked to her room and closed the door behind her. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

He handed me and Jay a small cloth pouch each. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

Then, as if it were a given, she handed Nikki back to him. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

A guard unlocked the door of Shin’s cell and handed him the school uniform he had worn on the day he arrived in the underground prison. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z

She followed as he led her to the rocker, and then she sat perched on the edge of the chair as he handed her a cup of birch tea. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

He handed over a present, a little Statue of Liberty paperweight that I was sure his mother had picked out. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z

Mr. Pendanski reached for Stanley's canteen, but Stanley handed him the rock instead. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

“I think she knew she was dying. She handed me wet rags with this tiny dragon inside.” Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

And there he handed us over to another captain—because he had to go back above ground for the rest of his spell of duty, you see. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

She held their child by one leg, handed her to Jorge, and said, “I will not remember her name.” Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

He sat down on the mattress beside me and handed me a glass. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

Teddy chased after it and handed it back to me, but I was busy stuffing my books back into my bag. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z

She handed it to me and I saw written on the cover in big, black letters, “The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963.” The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

The mate’s frown deepened as he handed the captain his high-crowned hat. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z

He found a can of cola and handed it to her before taking out a tray of eggs. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

He handed it to me, saying, “I’d like to see a big coonskin on the smokehouse wall in the morning.” Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mark looked up to make sure no one had reappeared from inside to shoot another volley of darts; then he sprinted to Alec, handed him the pistol. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

He carefully rang up Jessie’s order on the cash register, took her money, then handed her the change. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

The slave catcher handed Homer the gazettes and the fugitive bulletins he’d collected from the deputy in the jail. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

As for the missing food, I’ll just be vague about who I handed it out to. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

Nothing came of the investigation and no additional indictment was handed down. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

A minute later, Joey handed Cara the sheets, still warm from the printer. The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z

The flight engineer latched the door and handed out wads of cotton to stuff in our ears, and the behemoth chopper lumbered into the air with a head-splitting roar. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

She had opened the door and read over the card he handed her. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z

When Val brought the beers, Jimmy handed her a hundred-dollar bill and told her to keep them coming until it was gone or somebody hit the floor. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

After losing four games in a row, he handed it over to let her play. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z

He handed my father a transfer, effective immediately. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

In amongst the tobacco tug, Georgia Penn very kindly handed me what was left of her own cigarette. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z

Newt gave him a questioning look, then handed the rag to the closest Glader. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

He picked a lily—snow white—and handed it to her with a bow of his head. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

The President opened a drawer and handed the young priest a folded packet of papers. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

As Shady handed him a glass of water, the man looked at it as if he might check to see if the water was up to code. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

Then he handed the phone back to me, but Coach had already hung up. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

He handed me the check, and my hand shook a little. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z

Two days later, Judge Frank Johnson handed down his decision on the proposed Selma-to-Montgomery march. Because They Marched 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z

They even handed over their wedding rings, which were replaced with copper bands that bore the national seal. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

I went to the pot and stirred it, scooped out a little, placed it in a bowl, handed it to her. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z

He reached in the backseat and said, “Here,” and handed me a jacket. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z

He reached into his pocket and handed me a penny. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

She pulled a charcoal pencil out of the air and handed it to him. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

They were handed over to their mother fast asleep, floating on this fiction. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You are right, Sister, you are right,” responded Gul as he handed them menus. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

He reached for my ticket, stared at it for a sec and looked at me, handed it back. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

Instead, he headed up to sit on the stage with the officers and handed the leftover agendas to the person he sat next to. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

Meantime my brain raced, searching for some way to avoid being handed over to this cold and menacing stranger. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z

Baba, beaming with pride, handed out the rôshogolla treats to their visitors. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z

She handed Lina the bean seed, took a little pot from a shelf, scooped some dirt into it, and handed the pot to Lina, too. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

But in that transitory moment when at last the pearl was about to be handed to him, like Orpheus or Lot’s wife, he had to look back to find Vera. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

I handed the stuff for tea to Jay, and he placed it all in a clean cloth for Mama to sort through to make the blend she liked. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

Then he handed me a tissue and said, “Tell us about Mrs. Partridge. What was she doing leaving a gol-dang envelope on Peeby’s porch?” Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z

He poured the hot water back into the pan and took the boy’s cup and poured some of the cocoa into his own and then handed it back. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z

The blue-and-white tram arrived, and Augustus handed our cards to the driver, who explained that we needed to wave them at this circular sensor. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z

Sophie heard the rustling of a newspaper as it was being handed over. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

Oliver handed over the petitions, then walked back to the brownstone. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

Prosper handed Scipio the parcel and he in turn carefully offered it to the Conte. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

I pulled the procedure out of my pocket and handed it to her. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Danny got to his feet, washed his hands, cut two slices from the chalah, handed me one, took one for himself, made the blessing, ate, and sat. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z

He handed me a red goalie’s shirt to wear. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mr. Hu was carrying a large box which he handed to my father. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

We handed in our keys and throughout the remaining six weeks of the term we went very hungry. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z

The lead judge shook my hand and handed me a blue ribbon. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

But he persisted in calling for it, and eventually Nodayimani filled his pipe, lit it, and then handed it to him. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I handed the letter to Brigadier Munro on a Wednesday. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

The medical technician at the imaging center seemed to know that she was coming, but the woman didn't smile when she handed her the lavender smock. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z

Gold-painted shovels were handed out, and on Mr. Muckle’s signal all the dignitaries smiled, leaned over, and dug up a scoopful of sand. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Dad took the call, of course, and handed it over, a suspicious look on his face. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

The slave catcher handed her a candle and told her to go down first. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

Sohrab nodded and handed me one of the knots he was working on. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

One greybeard took the weir- wood branch they handed him and used it as a weapon, laying about with it until the queen’s men converged on him with spears. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

I unfolded the note and handed it back to him. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

I pulled a talent out of my purse and handed it over. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

He took the little girl’s shovel and handed her a pink sweatshirt. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

She took the letter he handed her and before she had a chance to reply, he bowed and retreated. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

He gave me a lab slip and a plastic jar, handed Soraya a request for some routine blood tests. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

He handed me the notes, and I just stared at them. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z

She pulled a plain white envelope from her bathrobe pocket and handed it to me. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z

Sander picked up two brooms and handed one to me. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z

A nurse came into the room and he handed her the card. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z

As Jean Louise handed them over, a sudden thought rooted her to the spot. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z

Bull handed Edward over, and Jack sat with Edward upon his knee. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z

George reached into his pocket and produced the slips and handed them to the boss. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z

Becky walked back in, poured cider into a chipped mug, and handed it to Ruth, who took a large mouthful. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You’re better off without him,” I said as I handed her the box of tissues from the coffee table. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z

She didn’t say anything, just shook her head in annoyance and handed us the key. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z

She handed him the money and waited as he made change. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

She took me to a small room and handed my papers to the doctor, who glanced at them and asked me to strip to my shorts. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

When the light changed, the driver handed my dad money and waved as he pulled away. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

He closed my passport firmly and handed it back to me. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

The man came down from the stage and handed out copies of the student code of conduct. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z

When they went inside together, Papa handed his rucksack to Akira, saying, “There’s something for you in here.” A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

Doc Smith handed little Willy a piece of paper with some scribbling on it. Stone Fox 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

I handed the pencil back to my partner. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

I laughed, and she handed me more scraps. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

After muttering some words, Seed Collector handed another crystal fire to Nathan. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

She took the cell phone from her suit pocket, flipped it open, and handed it to me. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z

“Pretty good,” he said when he handed me my paper. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

He examined it for a long time and handed it back with hardly a word, only saying, “I was right: I could not have fought this.” The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

The goblin bowed and handed it to the horrified Lord Spymaster. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z

She handed me a large sugar cookie and a carton of milk. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z

He handed the box of money to Mama. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

She handed her mother an oversized tan bag covered in capital Cs all facing different directions. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

Once his identity was established, the CIA spirited Goleniewski away to a safe house and eventually to Washington, where he handed over hundreds of names of Soviet and Eastern Bloc spies to the Americans. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

The computer handed down from his brother Curtis was sitting on the desk that used to belong to his other brother, Mike. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z

She fished inelegantly in the oilskin pouch and handed him the velvet package. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

“Use this, my dear,” she said, and handed her a wooden spoon and a steaming cup of tea. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

Constance shook her head bemusedly, though clearly she was delighted, and as she clambered back into her chair she handed him the little box he’d sent for. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

After the late breakfast, we lined up facing the corporal, who handed us AK-47S. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

He handed me my coat and I awkwardly fought to get into it without ripping the seams around the shoulders. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

When that's complete, the mission will be handed off to the Ares 3 presupply team, who will monitor its progress over the following months. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

After another uncomfortable moment Dad finally handed over the card. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

She handed me my schedule, still folded in crisp quarters. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

He grinned and handed the field glasses to Molly. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z

Then he handed the boy the pistol and sat in the sand and began to unlace the cords of his shoes. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z

He handed me the reins and unwrapped some burlap. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

She returned moments later with his bag, the one he wore when he was biking, and she handed it to Moss. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

She plucked a book off the shelf and handed it to him with a smile. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

There was no garbage can in sight, but Mia held out her hand, and after a moment of embarrassment Lexie handed over the damp wad of tissue. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

I went over to him, poured a little brandy and handed it to him. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z

She handed over the papers, got back on her bike, and rode home. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

He handed a tissue to Eugenia and she blew her nose. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Instead of answering, he pulled a folded envelope from his back pocket and handed it to me. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

Tickets and money were passed back and forth; backpacks were handed over and hoisted aboard. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

Gachet filled the bowl with tobacco, lit it, and handed it to his friend. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

Then he handed the scroll to the assistant. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z

He gave me mint tea in a glass so coated with use that it was opaque, but he handed me companionship, and the tea was wonderful because of it. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

He handed it to Dill, who handled it like it was a museum piece. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

He handed the object to Frankie, who turned it in her hand and passed it to Joseph. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

The soldier handed my letter to the guard at the door. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

He put up his hand to silence her, and handed the woman a pen and piece of paper. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

He ran my card, nodded, handed me a key. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

Ma put the picture away in the envelope and handed it back to him to keep. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

When she swallowed, it coursed down her throat in a thick warm rush, and then she handed the wineskin to Kaisa, who took it and drank as well. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

She handed me the water and saved Fang's life with the bag. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

I nodded and he handed me a small book with a blue cloth cover. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

“Here,” he handed me a loaf of bread. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

But I handed over my passport just the same. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

She handed a computerized printout to Lieutenant Shucker, who studied it suspiciously. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

Silently, the woman handed Scipio an old bag. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

He noticed Brad, who still had his arm in a sling, hand a note to Miss K, who handed it back to him with a nod and a big smile. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z

She handed me the phone and went to the far side of the room. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Instead of directions, he handed me a cup that he pulled out of his pouch. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

I handed her the books she’d given me the day before. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

It was a cool, gray morning, and Baba was squatting next to me, digging the soil and planting the bulbs I handed to him. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

Back in the car, I handed a pack of cigarettes to the Colonel. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z

Ronneberg ran back over, shuffled through the papers, found them, and handed them to the man. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

She counted out a hundred pesos and surprisingly handed the rest of the money not to Salvador but to Lupita. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z

I handed her a paper towel and she blew her nose. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

“My baap went to hear him give a reading of his poems. The book has been handed down from son to son, but now...” Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z

He strapped Robb's shield in place and handed up his helm. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

She wrote a letter, put it in an envelope along with some money, and handed it to Dr. Church, a member of the Committee of Correspondence. George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

The man handed me a mug of very black tea. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

It occurred to Stanley that the lizards were probably on the suitcase when he handed it to Zero. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

The substitute handed out sheets of word problems to keep everyone busy. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

Then he reached into his backpack and handed me the Buket o Puke ’n Snot T-shirt that he’d bought me at the concert. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

He handed Amaka a piece of paper and told her he had written some suitably boring names on it, that she had only to choose one and he would leave. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

“My cousin goes to North. She don’t got cops choking students. And Mr. Barre handed us all copies of textbooks.” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

My hands trembled as I handed the trackers to him. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

After a short speech, he handed it to me, saying, “Son, this makes me very proud. It’s a great honor to present you with this championship cup.” Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

She folded the letter and placed it in the envelope, then sealed it and handed it to me. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

He groped for a pen and pad of paper; Mr. Sloat handed them to him. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z

Twig handed me a drawing of an egg covered in cotton balls. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

She grunted and handed me a small fish with glassy eyes. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

After the usual business of going through all the names of the children, Miss Honey handed out a brand-new exercise-book to each pupil. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z

He got this huge proud grin on his face and handed me the money. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

Mr. Caton appeared and furtively handed me the nozzles and nose cones in a cloth flour sack. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

After working on his statement for about ten minutes, while the audience—in uncomfortable sympathy—sat waiting, Euwe read his confession aloud, signed it, and handed it to Efim Geller, Spassky’s second. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

A shadow fell over her, and when she looked up, it was not Taisin but Con who handed her a cloth. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

He grinned, plucked a book from his jacket, handed it to Tom. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

Tuck handed up a tool and Miles began to pry at the nails securing the window frame. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

I wasn’t sure, but it looked like he smoothly handed her a tip. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

He picked the parcel back up and handed it to Mrs. Grayson. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

Wash fished two dimes out of his pocket and handed them to the twins. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

Shady handed Jinx a pretzel, keeping a sausage for himself. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

Then I got handed up to the conductor, who stood on the steps of the caboose—Lightfoot right behind me. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

A scratching sound as he handed the phone to Ma. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

‘Why, that when you asked for a crucible he handed you the old cracked one.’ Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

Florian handed me the baby and jumped up to dive in after him. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

A middle-aged woman handed out tests and strange pink sheets I’d never seen before. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

The culture of one black household was thus transmitted to another black household, and folk tradition was handed from group to group. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

She leaned over Marigold and flipped open the door to the glove compartment, took out an envelope, and handed it to Marigold. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

I quickly handed the laptop back to Ema, never taking my eyes off my adversary—another lesson drummed into me. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Sharpe handed them each a large chocolate lollipop and pushed some buttons that made the head of her bed go up. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

Seeing how I’m not very inventive, I had to pilfer the idea from John Asscraft, who’d recently handed out some practical advice for staying alive in an orange America. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

Takumi tilted the bottle up and swallowed a few times, then handed it to me. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z

At the stop before hers, she handed it back. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

It’s being handed everything you’ve ever longed for, only for it to slip through your fingers. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

“Freaking. Is that Hindi or Tamil or what? Did your grandmother teach you that? Was it part of your family’s Ohmigod-totally-awesome-popadam recipe handed down through the generations?” Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

All three pose for a few more pictures and then both Van Helsings are handed their badges. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

As he handed the sack to me, he said, “Well, there you are. Good-bye and good hunting!” Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

Wheezing, she shuffled over to a bookcase and handed me one of the old, dusty books. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

“Here’s your briefcase,” the officer said; he handed it back to Rick. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z

Katherine Johnson, suffice it to say, was very nervous about the momentous task she had been handed. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z

We drove there in silence, and just before we walked into the club, I took off my carnation and handed it to my father. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z

Now the father scooped up the son and handed him to the mother. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

I was handed some clothes, but don’t ask what: a pair of wool slacks over my pajamas, a red sweater and a black skirt, white understockings and tattered kneesocks. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z

She handed me a glass and plopped down on the couch next to me, looking surprised. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

Snorting and growling, Grandpa said, “I told you I wasn’t going anywhere till I see the gold cup handed to this boy.” Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

Wash set the bowl of scraps on the edge of the back porch and handed Naomi the other bowl, now lined with neat filets. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

Carmen pulled up something on her phone and handed it to me. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

Otis asked when I handed him the candy. Because of Winn-Dixie 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z

Cole pulled another one from the cooler and handed it across the flames. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z

He broke into a huge smile and handed back the penny. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

That lady read it, grunted, made out the transfer, handed her her report card and told her to go; that the school was too crowded anyhow. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

He introduced himself as Mustafa and handed us a photo album so we could choose our merchandise. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

She handed the book up to Gilly, who was still perched on the chair. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z

Mr. Blake handed some papers to Papa and pointed at some parts with his finger. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

I handed her a bottle and pulled the opener out of my pocket. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z

She picked up the box cutters from the table and handed them to Candice. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

She handed over the post, all items except the brown envelope, which she held up for all to see that it was addressed to her, Katrina Spark. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z

No one had written them down and handed them to us. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z

He handed me the key, saying: “Will you keep it? You had better be assured.” Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z

The man in black pulled from his dark clothing a small packet and handed it to the hunchback. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

Since there was nothing on the back but a map of Virginia, he handed it back to me. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

Once she was done, Valley grabbed two skinny cylinders and handed them to Seven and Thorn carefully. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z

Coach handed Lu his utensils and even slid the soy sauce over. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

“You two stay here with Bo, while I go and have a look at our visitors. If there's trouble”—he handed Ida his cell phone—“call the police.” The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

He was back in thirty seconds with a glass of cider for me, but he handed Annemarie what looked like plain water. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z

The man picked it up and shook it and he sat and pulled the cylinder pin and handed it to the boy. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z

“Give this to Morse, please,” he said as he handed me the note. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

I handed both photos back—the one that will break Julie and the one that could save her. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z

Then the girl scythe, in emerald green, handed Esme a plate. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

When she was done, she handed it back to me. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Jones handed over food and newspapers, then quickly left Booth and Herold alone again. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

I handed in my answer sheet, then stood in the frigid hallway, staring up at the screen that would display my score. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

Mom handed each of her children a granola bar, then motioned them toward the garage. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

I'd've handed it in to the fairground man but it flipped open to show a photo of Ross Wilcox and Dawn Madden. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z

She pulled one off the board and handed it over. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

Dimple walked back to Rishi and handed him one of the bottles. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

I handed it to her—at the same moment that the classroom door opened and Mr. Guareschi walked in, accompanied by Mr. Bradbrook and two other members of the school board. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z

I peeled off my coat and handed it to Mother. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z

He handed me his card, which was actually the card of a dentist, but he had written his address on the other side. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

One day she handed me a small paper bag, tightly packed with something soft. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z

Two were stationed on each side of the gatehouse, and one of them was chatting with the driver of the prison wagon, who handed him a packet of documents. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

I folded the stack of tissues Mama handed me and slid them into the breast pocket of my suit. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

The twitch turned into a wrench when Clarence raised his voice to declare the next one was two-step and Derrick handed his drum to Tree. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z

He picked it up and handed it to her. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

He handed one to me and took one to Helena, sitting her up and holding the cup so she could sip. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

She handed a folder to each kid as she read off the names. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

As though I did not possess the power of speech, I stepped forward and simply handed her the forged note, not parting my lips. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

We were handed winter clothing: striped shirts that were a bit heavier. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

Her forehead wrinkled; she mumbled and handed it to Daddy. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

She handed Finn the brownie on a napkin. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z

The Sherpa pulled his radio from inside his down jacket, made contact with Ingrid Hunt at Base Camp, then handed the walkie-talkie to Fischer. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

Lyddie slid her fingers under the paper to loosen the paste and handed it to Brigid. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

A round-faced woman, her cheeks slicked yellow with sweat, handed me a barbecued beef sandwich. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

I signed it as he observed and handed the pen to him. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

Frank removed the lead tablet from around his neck and handed it to Octavian. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

She glanced at it and then handed it back without so much as notation. Ungifted 2012-08-21T00:00:00Z

And as I looked at that nurse outside the emergency room, I was petrified that the moment I handed her my credit card, the cycle would just continue and I’d get sucked right back in. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

Arobynn had never said it aloud, but if she’d refused his offer to train her, he would have handed her to those who would have killed her. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

Then she handed the bottle to him, but he shook his head. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z

Luke made a plate of spaghetti and handed it to Toby. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

The typewriters were not returned to the Voice of the People, but instead were handed over to the rental company that owned them. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

She handed him her business card just before the doors closed. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z

The woman returned with four bags and handed them to Jiichan. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

I handed them to him and he stuffed them in the inside pocket of his jacket. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then he handed them to Hauke lid, saying, “Do you recognize them?” Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

They helped the old man to his feet and handed him his cane. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z

I thought of the piece of wood, handed off in Tcheremchov. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z

She handed me the bowl of blue atole. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then, much to Penelope’s surprise, Lady Constance produced a letter from inside her sleeve and handed it to her. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z

I tipped the mud pot and filling his bowl handed it to him. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z

We followed the crowd to the auditorium, where students handed out programs at the front entrance. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

Manny put the chips in a black plastic bag and handed it to me. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

She walked up to me and handed me the drawing and the silk blue ribbon that had a number one printed on it in gold. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

He handed it to Anya, and she unwrapped the cloth to reveal a shining sword beneath. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

Nervously, he straightened it out and handed it to Mr. Dalton, holding it by its very tip end. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

Dad led me to the bathhouse and opened his locker and handed me a one-piece coverall, hard-toe boots, a white foreman’s helmet, and a leather utility belt. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

Alex reached back into the case, lifted out two cupcakes, and handed one to his sister. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z

Instead she opened the little package of pictures that she had placed on a table near her chair and handed one of them to him. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

They hoped to have it finalized in a month or two, Mrs. McCullough told Mrs. Richardson as she handed her a mimosa. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

And gently the great captain, son of Atreus, handed him the goblet. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

He came back and handed me the pistol. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z

She handed it to Roy’s father, who read it and said, “I think the tone is exactly right. But you’d better look up ‘arrangement’ in the dictionary.” Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

I would then be handed back over to the police. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z

As I was being undressed, the rap cassettes fell out of my pockets and the man who undressed me picked them up and handed them to the chief. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

The other boy helped him pick the coins up, handed them over. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

I pulled off the book we’d started and handed it to Chase. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

“They may ask for a word,” die Tattered Prince had warned them when he handed over the bundle. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

She handed Nya a bowl of boiled sorghum meal and poured a little milk over it. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

Reluctantly, the guy handed over the money, and Daoud passed him the soda. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z

Queen’s men in studded jacks and halfhelms handed each passing man, woman, or child a piece of white weirwood: a stick, a splintered branch as pale as broken bone, a spray of blood-red leaves. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

When I walked in the door, Mama smiled and handed me a brand-new notebook. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

He handed me the paper wordlessly as I moved to sit beside him. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

Kelly handed her a small container of lip gloss. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

Ishtar took out the tin and handed it over to Belet. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z

Naomi, her face glowing and streaked with tears, reached down for the fallen microphone and handed it to Cap. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z

He could not bear it that she was allowing herself to be handed from one to another, no longer young, or that he was to lose her, or that he waa not to lose her. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

I expected Has­san to cry with horror when the nurse handed him the mirror. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

She handed it to me so I could have a better look. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z

She got a clean handkerchief from her own box and handed it to the older girl. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

I heard my mom yell when the ref handed me the ball. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

A hint of a smile played around his lips as he handed them to me. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

These were not peanuts handed out on his recent flight but something acquired years earlier, back when all planes had propellers and pilots wore leather helmets and long, flowing scarves. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

I wolfed down the yam and ran back to the old man and handed him twenty cents, "Give me two more," I said. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

Phoebe picked it up, stuffed it into the satchel and handed the bag to Reyna. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

They handed them bowls of pastel Jordan almonds and the softest cushions to sit on. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

They were the makings of “hygiene” kits to be handed out, along with puzzles, books, and sun hats, at an orphanage in Puerta Penasco. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z

Mr. Gardner wrote our names next to each other on the board and asked all the pairs to pick a country from a list he handed out. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

The brother leaned in the window of the car idling beside them, pulled out a small flat box, and handed it to Stick. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

When she handed it to her, she took care not to touch Kaisa’s hand with her own dirtied one. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

He always rushed to ask me what I wanted, picked it out himself, put it in a bag, and handed it over. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z

Crab pulled back on the hammer and handed the gun, barrel facing the trees in front of them, very carefully to Ernie. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

The Confederates thus outnumbered Rosecrans’ army by as many as twenty thousand, and they handed a terrible defeat to the army that had so cheerfully set out upon its march in June. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z

I was so amazed by all that was happening that I do not recall being handed a pencil and paper, but somehow I found them in my hands. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

Harry had difficulty hiding his glee as he handed the note to Ron to read. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z

I reached in my pocket and handed the piece of ham to Mother. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z

“I’m not aware of any new clues. Just the ones he’s already handed out.” Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z

A gold cloak officer handed him a cup. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

When I handed Grandma my letter to mail the next day, it hit me: she was around when Marcus was arrested, and when he had his trial. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

He pulled out the envelope and handed it to Ms. Bethune, who was passing around sheets of paper. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

The pharmacist went into the back, returned with a little glass bottle, and handed it to me. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z

He handed her a map and a quarter. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z

He handed me a piece of paper rolled into a tube and tied with a bit of string. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z

Cricket comes easily to me, as if Appa handed his skill down to me somehow. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

Colin pulled it out of his pocket and handed it over. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z

Mother said as she dried the dinner dishes and handed them to me to put away. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

When I close my eyes, I can still remember the tail end of that lunch, the look on the waitress’s face as she handed me mv jacket, weaving into the office, people turning to look. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

“That dog of yours is a menace,” the postman grumbled as he handed me a letter. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z

She handed it back to me and asked me to read it out loud. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

Many nights, he handed his rucksack to somebody and spoke the same words. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

She did not look at him when she handed him his plate. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

She slipped it off and handed it to him. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

Luma handed him the roster, and the referee wrinkled his brow. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

Daddy put one hand on the back of my neck and handed me his napkin with the other. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

He handed the money to the mayor and lifted his empty glass. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then handed me up a series of makeshift ladders into a loft above another loft in the barn where I am now. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z

He handed the nail to me, along with the hammer. Fourth Grade Rats 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

I handed her my handkerchief, and she wiped her eyes. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I want to talk with you,” she said as she handed out the food. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

I handed over a pink one to match her sari. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

She let the wrapper drop to the floor and handed me back my Zoom. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z

When he was done, the barber handed me a looking glass and turnt the chair so’s I could see the back of my own head. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z

She handed Dad a light pink scarf over the back of the seat, and Dad wrapped it around Laleh’s head. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

“My own money,” Rick said; he handed the woman the bills and Luba the book. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z

I slid my sketch pad off the dresser and handed it to her. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

The nurse handed him the form and wheeled her cart down the hall. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

The information she handed over to the FBI included dozens of names of other Americans spying for the USSR, including people that the agency had been tracking for years. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

From time to time she was handed a glass of tea, the cracker tin was passed in her direction, and she helped children shoot chips across the carom board. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z

We wheeled our bikes out of the yard, and Dad handed me my helmet. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z

Concluding his lecture, Orrico left to pursue a cup of coffee and handed me the keys. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Bit passed them down so that each of the Low Cuts had one, then handed the ice-cream man the nine dollars. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

She fished around in some hidden desk drawer and then handed Sierra a laminated card with a pin on the back. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z

He handed me the paper saying only: “It dropped from Lucy’s breast when we carried her to the bath.” Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z

“Give me the Herr’s luggage,” said the driver; and with exceeding alacrity my bags were handed out and put in the calèche. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z

He handed me one of the knit hats that was shaped like a big hockey puck. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

She appeared surprised by Trevor’s question, but then she reached for a notepad and pen on her desk and handed it to Trevor. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

In Jocasta handed the baby to the servant, the phrase the servant is an oblique object, that is, the object of a preposition. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z

He handed me a crumpled wad of money. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z

When Jaime handed him the map, he took one look and chuckled. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

Gradually, however, I learned to relax, and I found that being left- handed didn’t really make any difference. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Look at this,” she said, and handed me her phone. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

She handed me the pencil and paper and the cities book, then said, “And when you’re done with the book bring it back and I have something special for you!” Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z

He handed the jeweler for whom he worked a formal written request for leave on Friday and Saturday. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z

On the afternoon before, C.P. and Ann had handed over to the School Board the recommendation, on a wide range of issues, hammered out over the last ten days. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

“Yes, Your Exalted Majesty,” the commander said as the emperor handed the bowl to him. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z

One of the Ares campers hobbled over and handed me a canteen. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

Grandpa handed me two one-dollar bills, saying to Rubin, “You hold your money and he can hold his. If you lose, you had better pay off.” Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Funny thing to be taking a picture of,” the clerk at the Fotomat remarked as he handed over an envelope of prints. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

I ran downstairs and handed it to my mom, who promised to send it off first thing in the morning. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

He took a pick from his gear and handed it to her, then took another from Jesper’s pack. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

She handed the driver her pink coupon, which allowed a student to ride for five cents—half fare. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z

Cymbeline handed him a beer and propped herself against the table next to where he stood. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

Moss wasn’t going to move until the Oakland Police Department handed over James Daley. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

I handed him the prosthetic; he fastened it in slow motion. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z

An old woman selling vegetables gazed at them as they stood before her stall, and she handed each of them two bruised tomatoes. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z

He handed the locket back to Ron and Hermione, each of whom did their best, but were no more successful at opening it than he had been. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

Kit would not have risen from her place at all, but Rachel, with a meaningful nudge, handed her a candle, and she had perforce to see her suitor to the door. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

Shaking my head in embarrassment, I handed the book back, “I can’t read this type of English.” Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

I handed the old man a hundred thousand Afghanis, or the equivalent of about three dollars. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

He had handed over to her all the good crystalline DNA used in his original work and had agreed to confine his studies to other DNA, which he afterward found did not crystallize. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z

“Everybody looks more Mexican than I do. Pick it up with the people who handed me their genes.” Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z

She helped me climb out and handed me a cold bottle of water—nothing in my whole life had ever tasted so good. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

“Yes, sir,” he replied, and handed him a sheet of paper. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

At last he handed the baby back to Juana, and he turned to Kino. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You’ll want to put it in the fridge,” Billy noted as he handed me the package. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

Instead, she handed me a card with the name of the pharmacy I always went to in Salcedo; her own name was written on the back. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Howard, his close friend Bing Crosby, and several other wealthy Californians handed Strub a hefty sum to build his Santa Anita Park. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

The Boss pulled the duffel bag away from her and handed her the plastic container. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

From it he removed and handed to my father several small pouches filled with roots, ointments and bottles containing drops of the grey, misty brew—medicines for all his problems. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

He turned and handed Cole a tube of ointment. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z

“She doesn’t go here,” he said, and handed the note back to me. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Abenthy pulled a fine chain over his head and handed it to me. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Nailer got to his feet and handed the rest of his wire over to Tick-tock. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z

He paused for a moment when I handed him mine. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

The white man scribbled a short note and handed it to my mother. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

Without tradition—the word means “that which has been handed down to us”—no originality would be possible. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

Without another word, she started to go through the files that Mr. Jacobs had handed them. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

He handed me off to Tidings, who said, “You’re all wet, Private.” Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

Raheem removed his license from his wallet and handed it to the officer. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

I took another cigar from my jacket and handed it to her along with the cigar cutter and matches. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

Harry pulled open his bag and handed over the bundle of chicken legs and bread. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

Then she sat down at the kitchen table, and wrote two names on a slip of paper, and handed the paper to Harriet. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

He handed me the attorney’s business card, I called him, and he agreed to take my case. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

Ms. Evans come and handed me a rose. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

I tore it open, feeling numb, as if I were reading my sentence after the guilty verdict had already been handed down. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

He handed the flask back to Tom and said, “Put it in the beam, and let’s look at it.” The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

He handed me a copy of The Breeze, the school newspaper, and pointed to the article on the front page. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

So Mr. Higgins handed me the candy, took the dime, and gave me my change. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z

And when she handed it back to him the next morning, she always acted as if she were handing him something fragile. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

I filled out the form the best I could and handed it in at the window to a lady ranger. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

After he climbed back down and jumped to the sidewalk, he handed the bird to Emily. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

I pressed the buttons on the cell phone and handed it to Bran. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

They gave their pencils to Mr. Spencer and handed the papers back to Mr. Pineville, who tossed them carelessly on his desk. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

He handed his cigarette to the guy next to him, made a circle with the thumb and index finger of one hand. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

Someone swore that as Bing handed the trophy to Howard, Tom Smith smiled. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then he handed me a thin, gray magazine. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z

Shady handed me two bags of flour to carry while he toted two bags of coffee. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

The shoemaker handed over the boy’s papers along with his own. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

She handed me a plate, barely looking up at me. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

Then I acted like I had to go and handed his hat back to him. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

The girl handed the guy a shopping bag and they both picked up their menus. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

She handed out medicine to any of the local Africans, mostly fishermen, who were sick. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z

She handed him a strip of cloth and a loofah pod to scrape off the dirt. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

She poured the milk and handed me the bowl, then she perched at the bar, directly across from me, and watched as I shoveled spoonfuls into my mouth. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

But no one knows these precise distances until a judgment is handed down. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

If Blackberry and he had driven the stranger across the field by force, he could have handed him over for safekeeping to Bigwig or Silver. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

She handed the smiling doll to him as if this tiny memento embodied the hopes and fears of everyone in the room. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

She pulled out a piece of paper and handed it to Tally. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

As I sipped sweet tea and fidgeted, his Holiness rooted around in an adjacent cabinet, brought out a large, ornately decorated book, and handed it to me. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

He grabbed a piece of hotel stationery, jotted down some notes, and handed it to one of the Athena guys. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

“Go ahead,” she said, and she handed Moss her empty plate. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Wab walked the line and handed a key to each person. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z

When Richard handed me an article and asked me did I remember Jackie Robinson, I had to shake my head. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

She handed me a lamp and my small box of books. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

I stopped by the ticket booth and handed the cane to Bring Back My Hammer. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Oh, you know, I don’t think he got it. You better fill it out again,” she said, and handed him another form. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

He handed Grace a tape measure, which she clipped to her jeans. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z

Having handed Voldemort a goblet of wine and poured one for himself, he returned to the seat behind his desk. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

She handed me a fax from the director of the Dave Thomas Foundation, who had arranged for me to attend a White House event. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

The plantain leaf was handed to me, the rice placed on top, then the cup of dhal. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z

Before I left he handed me a small hardback book called Magic for the Young and the Young at Heart. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

Except that in English the next day, a runner from the Principal’s Office came in and handed Miss Cowper a note. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

My mother gave quick instructions to our porter, pointed to our two small trunks and handed him money, as if she had done this every day of her life. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

I reached into my bag and handed it to her. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

She handed me clean underclothing and a pair of white overalls. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

“One for you,” he handed it to the King, “a long one.” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

Like someone handed him a grenade and exploded his life apart. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z

He handed me a can and looked straight at me. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

Zeitoun was led out of the van and handed over to another guard, who led him into the building. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

"One of my royal inventors made these for me. Remember when you first came to my toilette ritual—on my birthday—and I handed out jewelry?" The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

He had Level Eight Bags under his eyes, and he yawned every time someone new handed him a passport. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

As darkness enveloped the camp, our guides handed out oxygen canisters, regulators, and masks to everyone: for the remainder of the climb we would be breathing compressed gas. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

Raheem handed his spoon to the guy next to him and wiped his hands on a cloth. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

The King had seen him out of the comer of his eye as be hastily sought Sir Gareth and handed him a letter. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

Baba handed Neel the books he was holding and placed his hand on Rupa’s head in the traditional response. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z

He studied them and then handed one to Jamie, who was saying something to Linds, something she did a half smile back at. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z

Margo handed me the camera, and I watched as an upstairs bedroom light came on, and then a stairway light, and then the kitchen light. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

He pulled a pen from his coat pocket and handed it to me. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

She handed him the bag with the bear claw. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

In AP Chemistry, Ms. Dalton seated us in alphabetical order and handed out lab notebooks, which look like notebooks on the outside but are filled with graph paper and make you want to kill yourself. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

Her dad stood from the table and handed the paper to Emily with a smile. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

He handed Frank another badge, a bronze crescent, and the senate exploded in protest. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

Sloth had been both a traitor and a fool, but Nailer couldn’t help thinking the Fates had handed him the biggest Lucky Strike in the world and he’d thrown it away. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z

“I think I’ve come for a much bigger gift,” he said, and handed us a letter from my father. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

I went and got the long, metal nail file and handed it to her, hoping she wouldn’t poke herself with it. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z

At which point the revelry mixed with meanness abated and King Walker handed Milkman his Winchester .22. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

I waited for her to say more, but she shook her head once and handed me a broom. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Thank you,” he said as she handed it to him. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z

As each child turned off toward home, Johnny handed him or her a half stick of spearmint gum. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z

I told him Papa was fine and handed him the slip my grandpa had given me. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Yeah. You work good,” Nailer said as he yanked a fresh eel from another bucket and handed it across to her. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z

She handed one to Delia and they made a show of opening them. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

I should have handed in my resignation, but as lousy and low-paying as the job was, I didn't want to have to look for another one. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

A list handed out to us on our last day by the personnel department showed that it was purely a matter of numbers. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

His teacher, Mrs. Hamlin, had given him a funny look when he handed her the cupcake box that morning. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z

He removed the shoulder strap and handed me my canteen. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

I went back to the party and handed around the chocolates, keeping them away from my brothers as best I could. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

He handed Mr. Levy a sheaf of mail. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

When Ivy handed all the drawings over to her homeroom teacher, she told Ms. Lafontaine that they were supposed to be seen as one piece, one story. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Without a word, he handed George his knife. I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z

He still showed up every day, but he just handed out worksheets to his students. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

She handed me a program and added, “Mr. Generosity?” Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Percy handed her the whole bag of jerky and she squeaked with joy. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

“As I handed him his gun, a cannonball ripped his head from his body.” Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

She wrapped packages and handed them across the counter and rung the money in the till. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z

She handed one of the birds to Dallas and one to Florida. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z

Margaret checked the bill that was taped to the top of the box, took a ten-dollar bill out of her wallet, and handed it to Morris. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Nathan handed his father the water bottle that he had frozen completely solid. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

She flipped open her notebook and handed me a sheaf of papers. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

The bags are the same ones Ben handed Javier and me to place the few precious things we were taking with us. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

The Pollards swallowed their fears, kissed their son good-bye, and handed him over to his new guardian. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Chief White Halfoat got the bottle of rye open, drank and handed it off. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

I handed one over and took another for myself. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z

He handed Calder a paper bag filled with books. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

Florence stepped forward, bowed low and handed an empty cigar box to Horse. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

Her mother was left handed and had wrapped clockwise. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z

She leaned over and popped open the glove box, then handed me a napkin from McDonald’s. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

She handed one to Vivian and said, “Your Coke’s chilling in the fridge, Connor. Want to help yourself and join us?” Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

I handed him the piece of paper, wondering what the owner would think when the University’s Master Archivist showed up to redeem the book a filthy street urchin had sold him. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

And who gets handed the worst of it in a Flannery world? Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

At Mrs. Mason’s house, she handed me an envelope with the money for the groceries and another twenty dollars. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

When I crossed over to meet him, he hesitated for a moment and then handed me the slip of paper, curiosity and excitement plain on his face. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z

No. He searched through his papers until he pulled out one that he handed to Lockton. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

Quickly, Milagros introduced us, handed Doña Charito a note, and fled back to one of the three black cars idling in the driveway like great, nervous, snorting horses. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

Without ever taking her eyes from her phone, Daisy reached into her purse, pulled out a USB cable, and handed it to me. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

He handed it to Eomma, telling her to hide it in their secret hiding place under the floor panels in the living room. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

Eddie took the strap off his neck and handed it to me. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z

She handed over the cigarettes and took the money. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z

She handed him her card and told him if he ever heard from Armpit again to call her. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z

The sergeant handed me the G3 that was on top of the mortar, and I began cleaning it. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

I felt like he’d handed me a big sackful of rocks. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

The news crew had just shown up, and they were filming her as she handed one of the kids a cookie. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

Tom K. handed it to me, shooting me a look that said he didn’t appreciate being our postman. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

I didn’t get any further before Laura handed the paper to Ted, who, in his long black robe, was looking very large and steady and sure. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

I think of the way Elizabeth closed her eyes and breathed in a long sigh when the tahari was handed out. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

He handed me the Post-it and I reread it. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z

Dad didn’t know what to do, so he handed me a tissue box and organized the paperwork on his desk. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z

Sterling handed me this morning’s issue of The Louisiana Weekly, a Negro newspaper. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

His father had mistakenly handed over Mariam’s paperwork along with theirs. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

He found a cloak in a saddlebag and handed it to Eilonwy. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z

When I was done I handed the rock to Rondell, and he looked at me, confused. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

Miraculously, as miraculous as snow on Easter and strangers passing out onto the ground, the small, smiling man pulled a stubby banana from his pants pocket and handed it to her. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

She handed the camera back to Rishi as she flapped the picture, and, wordlessly, he looped the camera back around his neck. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

Cleaning pads—part cloth and part rough plant husks—were handed out along with buckets of soapy water. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

Then she picked the largest peach on the stand and handed it to the old man. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z

I handed Dad the last plate and started gathering the forks and spoons. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

Finally, Newt stepped up to Alby and handed over the end of the pole he was holding. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

He reached into his pocket and handed me the coin. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

Wishing to acquit my honor, I stood firm and handed my musket to Slant, who blinked in soft concern. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z

“You never want to end up house poor,” he’d tell us, explaining how some people handed over their savings and borrowed too much, ending up with a nice home but no freedom at all. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

I grabbed a paper towel and handed it to her. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

The wildling gave the letter a dubious look and handed it right back. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

Yanking the cigar stub out of his mouth, he handed it to the servant, who crushed it under his sandaled foot. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z

As he said Anis del Mono one of the men at the table looked up, brought out a bottle from inside his smock, and handed it to me. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z

Roy handed the piece of paper to his mother as they were riding home in the car. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

To the children I handed out two annas apiece, to be spent on fireworks. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z

Got up from the dirty sofa and handed it to me. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

I handed the compress back to the nurse. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

Mr. Sen handed her some bills from his wallet. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z

Max Perutz had been a member of the committee; he had obtained a copy of the report and handed it to Watson and Crick. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z

Sanders wrapped the thumb in toilet paper and handed it across to Norman Bowker. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

He chuckled and returned her lock picks, which she stowed inside her vest, and then he handed her the book. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z

The old man handed back the ball, and we all ran back to our game. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z

Two traffic lights farther on Miss Ellis handed back a towelette. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z

Is there time to add turpentine to the list drawn up and handed to him by the wives? Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

He handed me down into the bow as if I were a lady. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

He handed him a piece of the cheese. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Here’s your scarf” He handed her a phial. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z

I handed my find over to this guy. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

My mom handed me an onion, a pepper, some plantains, cilantro, carrots, shallots, and something that looked like an onion. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

She handed out red mesh jersey pullovers to the Fifteens; the Seventeens wore white. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

I handed the ball back to our captain. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

And she pulled the locket out of the pocket of her robes and handed it to Ron. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

Afterward Guitar had taken off his baseball cap and handed it to Milkman, telling him to wipe the blood from his nose. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

He handed her the cable, then watched as the iPod synced with his laptop. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

He sat on the porch after I handed him his pastry and gestured for me to join him. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

Mr. Reed hasn’t even handed the paper back yet. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z

Later that week a letter arrived for Ana, and Ash saw her stepsister’s face light up with excitement as she handed it to her. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

They handed him an oar to steer with. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

“After all,” Santa said to him as he handed tickets to the two ladies, “you the one’s got all the money.” A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then she handed Nikki back to him and rushed back through the bathroom to put on the rest of her clothes. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

As we walked across the parking lot, Daisy handed me a thick book, Fiske Guide to Colleges. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

A few minutes later she handed me a page she said was her favorite because it had her mother’s signature on it—the only piece of Henrietta’s handwriting on record. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

The undercover agent took a quick sip of his drink and handed it back to the waitress. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

Tony drives an old Mustang handed down from his brother, who got it from his dad, who probably got it from his dad. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

He handed me a new one for my other palm, eyes still narrowed, but maybe, just maybe, softening at the edges. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

He took the manila envelope from his jacket pocket and handed it to the bailiff, who passed it to Judge Carlson. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

She handed the wick to Ilana, who took it and lit one of the candles, then handed it off to Nava, who lit another candle. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

Her clothes had always been too big for her because they were handed down from Dorcas. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

Inkpots placed the parchments before Tyrion and handed him the quill. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

They were two sizes too big for him, no doubt handed down by an older brother. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

He handed her the glass, then abruptly sneezed and pulled out a handkerchief, fumbling with it around his nose. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

I handed him two jots underneath the table. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Tab handed Bridge a few more gold bangles and said, “Don’t lose these.” Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z

The ice-cream man handed cup after cup through the window, rainbow sprinkles all over them. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

Fadi pocketed it quickly and moved on with his tray, but he caught Felix’s smirk as the other boy took out his money and handed it to the cashier. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

He didn’t say yes and he didn’t say no, so I leaned out of the tree and Lissa handed me the book. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z

He handed it to the pitcher and shouted, “Here we go! Play ball!” The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z

I handed him a stick and he dropped the whole thing in the pan. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z

“I’m going to take and have this tested,” he said, and handed it to Abel Martinson. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z

He handed me the form and told me to look it over. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z

Then Bud Lawrence handed Nick’s dad a check for $2,250. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

She handed Lyddie a cup of her boiled coffee, thick with cream and maple sugar. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

And here was I, with no real notion of being a player until a few weeks before, having the part handed to me. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z

Benny picked Laney up and sat her on the counter next to the register, then plucked a jam cookie from a wide-mouthed glass jar and handed it to her. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

I pulled the strap over my head and handed her the camera. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

He reached into his coat pocket, drawing out another bag of katapan and handed the crackers out to the men nearest them. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

He handed her an envelope with a golden seal. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

You’re handed the application form and, a few days later, you’re being handed the uniform and warned against nose rings and stealing. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ida handed them to him and wrapped her scarf tighter around her head. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

Nancy sat up and handed me a piece of gum. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

When he was finished, he returned to the table with the necklace wrapped in a dish towel and handed me the bundle. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

Before the cashier could say anything, Fadi quickly handed him the plastic card. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

He thought of it calmly, as if the decision were being handed down to him by some logic not his own, over which he had no control, but which he had to obey. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

She prepared a plate of food and handed it to him. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

“Ma’am, can I ask you a question?” said Nok as she handed over her money. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z

After a while, he handed the scissors to her and gave her a chance to open up a monkey. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

He scribbled something on the paper and handed it back to Dimple. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

He drew out the hilt, which he had kept, and handed it to the Elf. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

Johnny went up to him and handed him the lists he had had time to write down during the night at Charlestown. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

Silently he handed it to a plainly dressed, thick-set gentleman who thus far had said nothing. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

She handed him a key from her pocket. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z

I handed over the envelope and he nodded, placed it in the glove compartment, and resumed eating his slice. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

Twig’s eyebrows pinched as she noticed my mood shift for the first time, but she stepped back and handed me the egg. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Her husband handed her a small shard of mirror. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z

As soon as she handed out a new piece of music, she’d ask him to stand up and play it, not just for the trumpet section, but for the whole band. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

While the sun burst into multicolored flames on the horizon, its last wave goodbye before surrendering to the night, Ma handed Ba a bowl of rice porridge. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z

It seemed like magic to me when I put on the headphones Tsalig handed me and heard the famous trumpeter of Kraków marking the noon hour with his horn, hundreds of miles away. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

He shook the raven off, and it flapped its wings and flew to the window, where it sat watching as Mormont drew a roll of paper from his belt and handed it to Jon. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

In 1874, the US Supreme Court handed down a unanimous opinion upholding the lower court. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

Then, as the crowd around them got denser and more agitated, Goddard pulled back his hand, removed his ring, and handed it to Rowan. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

She roll her eyes and stick her tongue out like I handed her a plate a dog biscuits. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

Javier reached up and handed me his Dreamers book, a real paper version that had been my dad’s when he was little. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

Nancy handed tools to him, and she reached her fingers inside the monkey to tie off blood vessels and mop up excess blood with small sponges. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Perhaps it had been made long ago, handed down to some rich noble from his father. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z

She handed Shady a key from the typewriter. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

Tiny wires poked Chess’s fingers, but as far as he could tell, Emma had handed him nothing but junk. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

When I finished wringing something, I handed it to Chase or Mattie and they carried it to their mama so she could pin it to the line. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

She handed me the envelope, and I took the money in my hands. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z

I held the wedding ring until the rabbi nodded, and I handed it over. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z

He handed me one of the two rifles we possessed. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z

But when they handed me the tiny wrapped box, I knew they’d been tricking me, that I was getting a car after all. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

Then he handed the sword to the Wart quite quietly. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

Next Milton, in different clothes, is greeting more customers; and Jimmy the cook is cracking eggs one- handed; and Lefty is looking left out. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

We handed the buckets to Karl, and he threw the water at the fire. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

As he was leaving the mute handed him a pair of blue overalls, rolled into a tight bundle, and seventy-five cents. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z

He handed out stacks of chips and explained the blinds. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

“Cheers,” said George, taking the slip of parchment Bagman handed him and tucking it away carefully. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

With gnarled hands stricken with arthritis he gently unhooked her scarf and broke off a large yellow bloom and handed it to her. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

As the food was handed to Moby and Tool, Nailer found himself salivating. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z

On the same wall of his bedroom was a yellow flyer handed out to drivers entering Yellowstone National Park. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

I shrugged, and minutes later she handed me a cold can of soda. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

But the lady started flipping through her clipboard, tugged a sheet out and handed it to the guy. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

“Hey, here’s some lunch money,” he said and handed me a dollar. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z

He grabbed my tape recorder from the center of the table, handed it to Day, and said, “Okay, Miss Rebecca got questions for you, Pop. Tell her what you know.” The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

He handed Z some bills and reached behind him for the door handle. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z

He handed me a tiny measure, a thimbleful. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

He handed the picture to the other old man. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

The man in the fedora hat purchased four newspapers, which he handed to the others. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z

At lunch, Reyna had handed him a scroll of introduction from the praetor and camp senate. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

He seemed to realize that, because he handed me a piece of rice candy and said, “I’d like to give you this.” Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z

After fifteen minutes, I handed it to the Colonel. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z

I got up and handed it to him. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

She chose three cakes and handed the plate to Mother, who took two. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

And then Taisin found a stone on the riverbank that had a particularly peaceful energy, and she handed it to Con. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

After a few seconds, Patrick blows on the bill and it floats to the ground, landing at the feet of the woman who initially handed it to him. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z

I reached in my pocket and handed her my identity card. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

She handed me the doll from my childhood, the one our mother made for each of us. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

She handed him to Hassan and he handed him to me and I sang the prayer of Ayat-ul-kursi in that little boy’s ear. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

He dried me and handed me my bloomers. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

It would not be her kind of book, or anyone’s really, but she had handed it to him from the library steps and somewhere on its leather surface were her fingerprints. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

He handed me a piece of paper that had rough writing and lots of cross-outs on it. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z

I handed him the remains of my turtle soup dinner, and, fascinated, watched him devour it. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

“When he told it, I remembered. He handed me my past like...like a spear. But I do not know if I should take it. Is it still mine, if I do not want it?” The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

She handed him a packet, carefully wrapped in white paper—with her grimy fingerprints on it. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

Anya snapped, and he handed over the notebook and the charcoal pencil he had been using. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

He gave his name to the bus driver and was handed a card that said 33. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

A guard approached the car and handed up a bucket of water and a bucket of slop. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z

He held up a small pipe with a wide flattened bowl, and handed it to Gimli. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z

Emily pulled her pencil from her ponytail and her notebook from her backpack and handed both to James, curious to see what he’d come up with. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

He opened the notepad and handed it to me. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

After we checked our baskets and bedrolls, Sass handed me my claim check and hurried me into the street, where she hailed a bicycle rickshaw. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z

But the archbishop of the church in South Africa, anxious to keep children out of the streets, handed over the rest of the schools to the government. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

He dismounted, handed his reins to Adam, and untied his forked wand. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

He handed her the sawed-off length of his gun barrel, the one that ruined itself after he struck the ghost sister’s feet. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z

The woman handed me a needle and thread. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

She only put the thermometer into the box, closed it, and handed it back to her husband. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

He handed the tobacco to her and she puffed. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

Uncle Holt unloaded my trunk, then handed me Mr. Whiskers in his case. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

One of them handed the driver something that looked like a laminated ID card, and the driver handed over something that looked like folded bills, then waved and drove off. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

When I woke up on Monday morning, I remembered the pictures on my camera and wondered how long it would take Celia to find me and kill me after I’d handed them over to Claude. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

Hake handed fen a hollow heel of bread filled with burnt bacon and chunks of salt fish warmed in bacon grease. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

All I had to do was stop by the surf shop or show up at the beach at dawn, and I'd be handed free Mollusk shirts and thermoses full of tea. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

“Not really,” he said, then lit a cigarette and handed it to me. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z

He handed it to her, and she unfolded it, scanned it quickly, and tucked it in the pocket of her cardigan. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z

Prepositional dative: Jocasta handed the infant to her servant. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z

As we came in, he handed us each a clothespin and our graded family trees to hang on twine that had been strung across the back of the room. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z

She handed her a bag from Whisked Away, a cooking-supply store. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

Then he handed me the hoe and held his hands out from his sides, palms up, to illustrate the heavenly balancing act. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ducking underneath the offensive line, Winchell took the snap from center and handed the ball to Billingsley on a tackle trap. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

He handed my mom a cup, then offered one to me. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

He handed the cloth to me, shaking his head as I pressed it against my bleeding nose. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

Then when the three of them came into the house for dinner, after washing the last of the hog smell off their hands in the mudroom, Dad handed Mother the tax bill without comment. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z

When we arrived at home, the coachman handed me out, remounted, and flicked his whip. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

He took a basket of grapes and a sympathy note to Lucretia, which he handed to Brown before going in to speak with Bliss and Woodward. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

She handed me a plant, which had a clump of dirt and roots at the base. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

I’d handed her the pencil to try it herself when the door opened again. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

“There were some stinging belly flops, but the pain was worth it when our leader handed us the coveted dagger with its inscription blood and honor. From that moment on, we were fully accepted.” Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

And the day came when he actually handed Old Man a banana. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z

Will reached for the knife and handed it to her silently. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Following the brief group discussion, I handed her my written evaluation, which she quietly skimmed over before raising her hand. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

She gave me her I’m-not-joking look and handed me the signed paper. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z

He dipped the quill pen carefully in the ink and handed it to the child. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

He handed my bag out of the window. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z

I have a lovely pale red-and-mauve design: “Ice cream!” the chimp artist had signed as she handed it to her human teacher. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z

“I have had a communication from the regent,” he said in a serious tone of voice, and handed it to us. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

He handed his cloak to the shorter, hooded priest. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Osh handed me a bushel basket and, armed with a pitchfork, began to harvest seaweed from the wrack line. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z

Shivering, Werfel removed his spectacles and handed them over. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z

The old farmer handed the reins to his son and brought a large brown loaf of bread out of a sack that sat between the two of them. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

I stopped reading and handed back the letter. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

The man in the gray suit kept the sideways grin on his face as he handed over the suitcase. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

He pulled Breaking the Maya Code off the shelf and handed it to James, then gestured for them to follow him back up to the front of the store. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

“Don’t worry, dear,” said the witch as she handed Harry a large stack of Cauldron Cakes. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z

Uncle Jet reached into his pocket, pulled out the truck keys, and handed them to Nathan. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

I handed him the photo first, which he admired. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

Ted's folks walked in wearing jeans and matching Disney World T-shirts, and they handed Dad a cold six-pack of Miller Light to help the party along. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

As Grandpop crunched and chomped, he pressed the top back on the can and handed it back to Genie. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

He was drinking and handed over the bottle. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

As the referee handed me the ball, Finkle waved to the fans sitting behind the basket. The Million Dollar Shot 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

I said as I handed him my card. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z

The man on the floor handed up his towel for me to dry my hands. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mars Bar handed back the torn page, but not before he crumpled it into a ball. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

After a few seconds, he handed the “permit” back to me and waved us through. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

Above his right shoulder the stained leather hilt of the blade strapped to his back was visible,- a two- handed greatsword, too long to be worn at his side. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

I dug out the slip of paper with my combo on it and handed it to him. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z

Aurelia was asked a few essential questions, was briefly soothed and handed over to her nurse, who was brusquely summoned from her peaceful retreat. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z

I poured a drink and handed it to him. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

He handed it down and moved off, followed by a chorus of thanks and good-nights. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

I pulled out a bundle of clean undershirts and handed them to Cem. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z

He handed Armpit a hundred dollars but wasn’t finished yet. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z

Ma took a dollar out of her bra and handed it to him. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z

“You’ll get calluses real quick,” he promised as I handed them over. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

After all the department awards have been handed out, they go to the GPA awards. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z

Dobby now handed Harry a small package, which turned out to be — socks. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

Other than that, he handed out cancer pamphlets and minded his own business. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

Warm with this praise, I handed him the spool. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z

I handed out my suits on hangers, my shoes in the game pocket of a hunting coat, and my shirts in their neat wrapping of New England road maps. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

He handed the two passports to the soldier and carrying the bags we started into the village to order a carriage. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z

But she handed the bow back to him with some reluctance. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

I wanted to say I came second so that he would know immediately, so that I would acknowledge my failure, but instead I said, “Yes,” and handed him the report card. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

I handed him the key, even though I kept the string around my neck. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

When she had extricated them all, she handed them to Ana, who was watching with a triumphant smirk on her face. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

We joked on like that till it was time to go, and just as he was going he handed me a piece of paper with a poem on it. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z

My father talked to him briefly, then handed me the phone. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

I began to cry with frustration until Mama handed me a red box and popped a tiny, wrinkled brown fruit into my mouth. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z

Dill popped out his earbuds, picked up Lydia’s book, and handed it to her. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

She pulled a pillow and blanket out of a corner bench and handed them both to Toby. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

I handed her the dishes, and one by one, she took them from me and slowly—very slowly—put them into the dishwasher. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

One last Friday I handed Mrs. Croft eight one-dollar bills in an envelope, brought my suitcase downstairs, and informed her that I was moving. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z

Amah poured some tea from a pot and handed Minli a cup. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z

Everything had to be handed over to the authorities, under penalty of death. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

I took the bags and handed them to my mom, who put them on the table. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z

I dropped my notebook, and Mr. Burke knelt down and handed it to me. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

He handed me a roll of bills and winked, adding, “By the way, I gave you a little bonus.” Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z

Woolf slid to the ground and stood with one hand on his hip, smiling confidently, as Vanderbilt handed Howard the silver victory vase. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Eat this,” said the owl, and handed him a dead mouse. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

He handed me off to a nurse, who darted out of the room without a backward glance. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Slowly, he pulled an object from the pouch and handed it to Amari. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

She handed them to Kin, who took them with trembling hands. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

His mother mouthed the words “a girl” as she handed him the phone. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z

I spilled soup on the FOB when I handed him his bowl. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

She calmed down only when they swore that they would take Rosa directly from the house to the Catholic cemetery: only then did she accept the laudanum the doctor handed her. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

Dad picked up a six-foot length of angle iron and handed me the end. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

By this time my little joke was over, and I was almost ashamed; so I took the typewritten copy from my workbasket and handed it to him. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z

Bronwyn gave us each a crushing hug and handed out black rain slickers she’d snagged, which I’d suggested we wear to provide some measure of protection from the storm raging outside the loop. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

He handed them back and was about to go inside when Will said, “Excuse me, where do we go now?” The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

I laid it on a little two-drawer bureau in the corner and then handed out my things to her, one by one. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

My smile widened when she handed over two twenties. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

“Thanks,” I said and handed back the tin pail. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z

He handed the sheet of newspaper to her. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

Alby walked up a moment later with a big plastic cup full of water and handed it to Minho, who gulped down the whole thing without stopping once for breath. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

When he came back out, he handed me an application. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z

But since almost all jobs in factories like Swift & Company were handed out to immigrants, most blacks did not consider a move north to be worthwhile. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

She handed them to the man, who grabbed the autopsy report book and started reading. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

But Kaede only said, “All right,” and handed over the brush. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

Mundungus did not look particularly reassured, but Moody was already pulling half a dozen eggcup-sized glasses from inside his cloak, which he handed out, before pouring a little Polyjuice Potion into each one. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

He dug the ingots out of the leather weighing bag and handed them to the apprentice. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z

That first day—that first assignment, the very first one—remember how giddy everyone was the morning after, when they handed out all the champagne and perfume at The Cottage? Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z

She handed us two beat-up old spoons and said, “Don’t be shy, you two just about missed supper, you’d best hurry up.” Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z

He handed the bottle on to the rest of the Company. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z