31 quotes
Avoiding Conflict and Confrontation
Simon Grace
I don't do conflict.
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Curiosity About Unusual Birdhouses
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]
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Simon Grace's Stance on Violence
Simon Grace
I'm a pacifist.
[refusing to help Jared attack Mallory]
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Consequences of Goblins Getting the Book
Jared
Thimbletack, what happens if goblins get the book?
Thimbletack
You die. I die. We all die. Bye-bye.
Mallory
What does he mean, "we all die"?
[turns to Jared; voice quavering slightly]
Jared
I think he means we all die.
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Expression of Gratitude by Jared Grace
Jared Grace
Yes! Thank you!
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Discovering Hidden Realms Around Us
Taglines
Their World Is Closer Than You Think
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Desire for Vengeance Over Death
Hogsqueal
Vengeance or death! Hopefully vengeance.
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Curiosity and Indifference in Exploration
Jared
Simon, don't you wanna know where this thing goes?
[after seeing the dumbwaiter]
Simon
Not really.
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Threatening Warning from Hogsqueal
Hogsqueal
Fly while you can, griffin! I swallowed an ogre whole. You could be next!
[as the griffin is soaring far overhead]
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Distraction and Fairness in Competition
Simon Grace
Ow! Well, that's not fair. He distracted me.
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Conflict and Rejection in Family Dynamics
Jared Grace
I hate you, and I don't want to live with you!
[To Helen after their argument]
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A Warning Against Reading the Book
Jared Grace
Do not dare to read this book, for if you take a fearful look, you'll barter at your life's expense, and face a deadly consequence.
[reading the warning note on the book]
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Threat of Violence from Mulgarath
Mulgarath
Don't move or I'll blow your blinking brains out!
[as Van Pelt]
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Perception Can Deceive Us All
Hogsqueal
Don't be fooled by what you think you see. That's just what he wants.
[As Jared sees Mulgarath in the form on an old man]
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A Father's Concern for His Family
The Grace Family
Richard (father)
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Jared Grace Reflects on Anger Issues
Jared Grace
And they say I've got anger issues.
[seeing Thimbletack lose his temper]
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Betrayal and Loss in Hobgoblin's Tale
Hogsqueal
Look...I...I talked to Spiderwick. I shared Hobgoblin secrets. But Mulgurath stole just that one page and used it to kill my entire family!
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A Dispute Over A Missing Medal
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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Questioning Belief and Reality
Jared Grace
Now do you believe me?!
[after saving Mallory from the goblins]
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Unexpected Gratitude in a Towing Encounter
Tow Truck Driver
Did I hit somebody?
[after running over a troll]
Jared
Yes! Thank you!
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Demand for the Book
Mulgarath
Now, give me the book!
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Protecting the Book from Danger
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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New Yorkers Face Challenges with Resilience
Jared
Steel. It cuts and burns.
[handing his mom knives]
Helen
Good thing we're New Yorkers.
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A Quest for Visibility and Understanding
Jared Grace
Why can't I see you?
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Facing Unjust Blame and Responsibility
Jared Grace
Great, I'll get blamed for that!
[after Mallory hits the wall and a piece of it fall to the floor]
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Perception and Visibility in the Invisible World
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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The Circle Is Broken: A Call to Action
Red Cap
The circle is broken. The circle is broken! THE CIRCLE IS BROKEN! ATTAAAAACK!!!
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A Call for Action Against the Ogre
Hogsqueal
Death to the ogre!
[repeated line]
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Comment on Unpleasant Odors
Simon Grace
Ugh, It's got that old people smell.
[in Spiderwick's house]
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Unexpected Surprise and Frustration
Jared Grace
What the hell?!
[after seeing his brother being captured by goblins]
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A Moment of Discovery
Jared Grace
Here, Look through this!
[seeing Mallory fighting the goblins, so he tosses the stone to her]
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