How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
I'm allowed to walk over by myself as long as I'm going to be with friends. My mother doesn't want me hanging around the park alone.
For one thing, Jimmy Fargo has been mugged three times—twice for his bicycle and once for his money. (4.1-2)
No wonder Peter's parents won't let him go to Central Park by himself. But lucky for Peter, he has buddies. With Jimmy at his side, he'll be less of a target. Guess that's part of being a New York City kid: you have to watch out for muggers.
Quote #2
On a nice sunny afternoon I called for Jimmy Fargo and we went to the park. Jimmy is the only kid on my block who's in my class at school. Unless you count Sheila. And I don't. (4.11)
Despite the fact that few kids from school live on Peter's block, he's still not willing to stoop to the level of considering Sheila a friend. She's way too bossy, and he's just not willing to put up with that. Plus, she's a girl and that can't help.
Quote #3
Henry, the elevator operator, is always making jokes about me and Sheila. He thinks we like each other. The truth is, I can't stand her. She's a real know-it-all. But I've discovered that most girls are. (4.11)
Much to Peter's dismay, everyone in his life likes to tease him about liking Sheila. Adults can be so weirdly insistent about forcing kids to be friends, even when they're like Peter and Sheila and have nothing in common. What do you think of Peter's remark stereotyping girls?