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Pages Read: 1 to 70 Title I created:​ New challenges, meets new beginnings Date: 4/28/10
 * Book: __WAKE__ by Lisa McMann

__Significant Quote:__ "He flashes a half grin. Shoves a long black lock of hair under the beanie. "Just stand. Bend. Balance. I'll push you." She blinks. Gets on the board. Weird. This is not happening. They don't talk." (p. 33)

__Explanation:__ This quote is very significant to the story because this guy, Cabel, becomes a very important person in Janie's life, helping her build her confidence. In this quote Janie is storming out of the Junior dance feeling bad about herself and doesn't have a ride home. Cabel helps her get home on his skateboard, which is what Janie needs to build up her self-esteam. This connects to the overall theme of not to judge people by how they look, because Janie judged him and thought he was mean but it turns out that Cabel was really sweet and kind to her, for making sure she got home safely.

__HOTQ:__ Do you believe in the actions of Janie, by not telling anyone her secret?

__My Answer:__ I don't believe in the actions of Janie because I think she should tell at least one person about her gift of going into other dreams, which she has no control over. If she is having a problem with this special power; like passing out in class. I think she should have someone to cover her if someone confronts her about it. Someone that knows, could relieve her stress, and make her feel better about herself, and she wouldn't have to hid a big part of her life from close friends.

__Connection__: I can connect to how Janie is feeling, out of place with the world, because of her powers. I feel out of place sometimes for example, the first day of school new classes, teachers, and friends. On the first day of school, you don't know where to go and who will be in your class.This is the same feeling Janie has when she gets sucked into other people's dreams,very alone and like no one could understand. Janie doesn't know if the dream will be a nice one or a nightmare. **