Quotes

Dialogue

Jared: [after seeing the dumbwaiter] Simon, don't you wanna know where this thing goes? Simon: Not really.

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Jared: [handing his mom knives] Steel. It cuts and burns. Helen: Good thing we're New Yorkers.

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Jared: Why can't I see you? Thimbletack: You don't see us, now you do, but only if we want you to.

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Tow Truck Driver: [after running over a troll] Did I hit somebody? Jared: Yes! Thank you!

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Jared: Thimbletack, what happens if goblins get the book? Thimbletack: You die. I die. We all die. Bye-bye. Mallory: [turns to Jared; voice quavering slightly] What does he mean, "we all die"? Jared: I think he means we all die.

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Thimbletack: Master must destroy the book! Arthur Spiderwick: NO! No, we need to protect it! Keep it inside the circle, and safe from the ogre! I just need more time, Thimbletack. I need more time.

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The circle is broken. The circle is broken! THE CIRCLE IS BROKEN! ATTAAAAACK!!!

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Now, give me the book!

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Mallory Grace: You know what? I'm not acknowledging your existence until you bring my medal back. Jared Grace: Promise? Simon Grace: Well, actually, you'd have to acknowledge his existence in order to receive the medal from him. Mallory Grace: Thanks, Spock. You're the pride of the Federation.

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Hogsqueal: Do birds live in these little houses? Jared: Yeah. Hogsqueal: Oh, my gosh, that's genius! Who thought of that? You can stick your tongue right in it! [begins slobbering over a birdhouse]