Like a key turning in a keyhole, the next step of Anna’s plan clicked into place. - P169
It was the most important thing Mrs. Light had taught her in the swamp: being able to find her way home. - P178
"You only see the gifts that Suleman brings, you don’t see the ugly world he fights in," said Mrs. Light. - P181
YOUR WHOLE WORLD CAN CHANGE IN TWENTY-ONE days. - P182
There was no one there directing us, whipping us, threatening us. The swamp gave us our directions. When the rain came and the fields went wet, we knew to leave. When it was dry and the fog cleared, we knew to work. - P184
"They say the sweat is the same as back in the old place, but it smells sweeter." - P188
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