How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
She said we made a good pair because she couldn't write very well and I had the best handwriting she had ever seen for a little man. That's what she called me from the first day she came to live with us. Little Man. (1.13)
They're totally different, but Victor and Mam make quite the dynamic duo. She's not just a babysitter for him; she's also his friend and confidante. Without Mam, Victor would have a much harder time getting through life.
Quote #2
Mam is my best friend in all the world except when it comes to playing ball and then Rat takes over. His real name is Art. (1.14)
Victor's stuttering problem doesn't stop him from having real, meaningful friendships in his life. It may be hard for him to communicate like others do, but he still has best friends for life.
Quote #3
The way Mr. Spiro talked to me was exactly the way Mam talked even though the words they used were different. They both looked straight at me and made me feel like I belonged right were I was. (3.82)
Victor immediately likes Mr. Spiro and wants to be friends with him because of the way the man talks. He talks to Victor in a totally straightforward way and listens to what he has to say—which is exactly what a good friend should do.