Find the perfect quote to float your boat. Shmoop breaks down key quotations from Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret..
Family Quotes
First of all I never even heard of Farbrook. And second of all, I'm not usually left out of important family decisions. (1.3)
Friendship Quotes
"Oh, listen, Margaret," Nancy said. "On the first day of school wear loafers, but no socks.""How come?""Otherwise you'll look like a baby.""Oh.""Besides, I want you to join my secret club and if yo...
Appearances Quotes
She was taller than me and had bouncy hair. The kind I'm hoping to grow. Her nose turned up so much I could look right into her nostrils. (2.5)
Religion Quotes
The only problem is she's always asking me if I have boyfriends and if they're Jewish. Now that is ridiculous because number one I don't have boyfriends. And number two what would I care if they're...
Coming of Age Quotes
I don't use deodorant yet. I don't think people start to smell bad until they're at least twelve. So I've still got a few months to go. (1.2)
Contrasting Regions: NYC vs. Farbrook, NJ Quotes
Are you there God? It's me, Margaret. We're moving today. I'm so scared God. I've never lived anywhere but here. Suppose I hate my new school? Suppose everybody there hates me? Please help me God....
Community Quotes
"Hi," she said. "I'm Nancy Wheeler. The real estate agent sent out a sheet on you. So I know you're Margaret and you're in sixth grade. So am I."I wondered what else she knew. (2.2-3)