Find quotes from this novel, with commentary from Shmoop. Pick a theme below to begin.
Good vs. Evil Quotes
A black sedan glided across the intersection a block ahead. (1.35)
The Supernatural Quotes
An unruly thought elbowed its way into his mind: This storm brought more than snow. (1.10)
Technology Quotes
Behind them, the "wad of gum" in the street flipped over and sprouted twelve spidery legs supporting a needle-shaped head and liver-colored trunk. (1.85)
Power Quotes
His best times shattered, twice, in less than an hour, and he'd hardly broken a sweat. (2.1)
Community Quotes
They were odd and secretive and perpetually broke and moved around like Bedouins every eighteen months. (1.29)
Friendship Quotes
Which made it impossible for him to make friends or feel connected to any place they ever lived. (1.29)
Family Quotes
All the kids he knew ripped their parents 24/7, but Will never piled on. For good reason: Will West had won the parent lottery. They were smart, fair, and honest, not like the phonies who preached...
Identity Quotes
"They wanted a cooperative kid, so they named me the opposite of won't." (3.15)
Competition Quotes
The thought of this arrogant little cretin intimidating Brooke pushed Will over the edge. (13.70)