How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
Why would Grandpa Sorenson keep a place like this a secret? It was magnificent! Why go through all the trouble of maintaining it if not to enjoy it? Hundreds of people could gather here with room to spare. (4.84)
When Kendra and Seth discover the hidden pond on their grandparents' land, they're puzzled because it's so beautiful. Why hide something so amazing instead of putting it to use? Of course, they don't know about magic yet, so they have no clue that even very beautiful things can be very dangerous.
Quote #2
"Fairies are vain, selfish creatures. You may have noticed I drained all the fountains and the birdbaths outside. When they are full, the fairies assemble to stare at their reflections all day." (5.162)
According to Grandpa, fairies are really concerned with how they look. They can spend hours upon hours just staring at their reflections: in a pool of still water, in a mirror, or whatever. So fairies and appearances go together like peanut butter and jelly.
Quote #3
"They despise me there, all the more intensely because of their secret envy. How they would laugh at my appearance! They have not aged a day. But I have experienced many things that they will never know." (6.38)
When Kendra and Lena are talking about Lena's past as a naiad, Kendra asks if Lena ever goes back to the naiad pond. The answer is nope. Part of this is because the naiads secretly envy/hate Lena, and part of it is because they'll mock her for getting old—apparently in naiad-land, being forever young is the only way to go. They must love Barbie.