Family Quotes in The Scorpio Races

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #1

People say my brothers would be lost without me, but really, I'd be lost without them. (1.1)

The first line of the book shows just how important family is to Puck, although we're not sure if it's true. It seems to us like she's the glue holding her family together.

Quote #2

"Please don't ride her," Finn says, fervent. I can't quite remember the last time he's asked me something and sounded like he really meant it. (8.20)

The only person who tries to keep Puck from riding a water horse is none other than a member of her own family. No one else would care if she were devoured.

Quote #3

What will [Finn] have left if he doesn't have the car to putter over? (19.19)

Family makes sacrifices for each other, and Finn's is a big one. He's not just giving up his favorite possession so that Puck has a chance at winning the race—he's giving up one of his only possessions.