The boys had been telling the girls about a deranged hermit who lived in the woods. Tamaya didn’t believe half of what they said. She knew boys liked to show off.
-- Narrator (“Chapter One: Tuesday, November 2: 11:55 a.m.”)

Importance: Chad tells the lunch table a tall tale about a creepy hermit in the woods. This quote is important because it shadows the real danger in the woods.

Tamaya’s a real goody-two-shoes.
-- Hope (“Chapter One: Tuesday, November 2: 11:55 a.m.”)

Importance: Tamaya prides herself on being a good student and person. This quote is important because it illustrates how her friends use her traits to make fun of her, which hurts her feelings.

Just because they’re small doesn’t mean their lives aren’t worthwhile. SunRay Farm is creating life for the sole purpose of destroying it.
-- Dr. Marc Humbard (“Chapter Two: SunRay Farm” )

Importance: Jonathan Fitzman creates the ergonyms to use them as fuel. This quote is important because it raises an ethical question about whether or not it is right to...