2.  The Borrowers, Mary Norton, 1953
        The Indian human boy says this to Arietty after her description of what "borrowing" entails.  This is the point in the story where a very defined line between humans and Borrowers is established.  THEMES: recognition of isolation from rest of world,
inverting of typical roles between man and lesser creatures through twisting of reality

4.  Treasure Island, Robert Louis Stevenson, 1883
        Jim makes this comment to himself after falling asleep in an apple barrel and hearing the sailors talk of the late and dangerous captainFlint, and their own greedy desires.  This represents his realization of his own morality and his sense of moral conscious.  THEMES: child- alone, realization about self, good vs. evil

5.  A Wrinkle In Time, Madeleine L'Engle, 1962
        Mrs. Which says this upon the viewing of the Earth from space and seeing the "Thing" which pervades the Earth's atmosphere.  At this point, the children realize the importance of their mission against the evil force.  THEMES: good vs. evil, lost parent

7.  Island of the Blue Dolphins, Scott O'Dell, 1960
        When Karana does not kill the leader of the pack of wild dogs, she wonders at this.  At this point she recognizes her own humanity and chooses to take care of the animal.  They soon become friends.  THEMES: child-alone, man vs. nature, human morality

8.  The Treasure Seekers, E. Nesbit, 1899
        Oswald realizes he was glad he took the credit for running off the "robber," because it brought him his father's approval and delight.  Recognizes that this approval felt good to him.  THEMES: children alone, honesty of emotion (and fear specifically),
parental approval

9.  Julie of the Wolves, Jean Craighead George, 1972
        Description of Julie after the death of her wolf-mentor, Amaroq.  She wanted to go bid him farewell, but her body would not move.  Transition in story now that her main companion is dead.  THEMES: child-alone, man vs. nature, emotional truth

10.  The Velveteen Rabbit, Margery Williams, 1922
        This expression given by the BOY of the story to his nanny gave the rabbit the realization that he really was real.  The rabbit had been told how one day he would be real, and this is when that came true.  THEMES: recognition of self

11.  From of the Mixed of Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, E.L. Konigsburg, 1967
        Jamie picks up a piece of candy off the street and gets this speech from Claudia.  This characterizes Claudia, showing her gentle tendency to know everything, or at least want to.  THEMES: children alone, emotional/intellectual truth

12.  The Nightingale, Hans Christian Anderson, 1899
        This is speaking of the Nightingale coming to the deathbed of theEmperor and saving him from his illness.  The bird also forgives him for his use of the mechanical bird that replaced him.  THEMES: nature and man, forgiveness, selflessness

13.  The Ugly Duckling, Hans Christian Anderson, 1899
        Upon approaching the Swans, the ugly duckling tells them this.  He has come to the conclusion that he can no longer live in this miserable and painful world.  He soon finds out he is a swan and understands his greater purpose in life.  THEMES: self- recognition, self-loathing, isolation

14.  Dear Mr. Henshaw, Beverly Cleary, 1983
 This is in one of the letters where Leigh has started answering the questions that Mr. Henshaw asked him in a letter.  He is talking of his relationship with his father and gets too tired of writing to say anymore (including anything about his mother).  He will save that for next time.  This quote clearly illustrates a child’s struggle to balance his time and attention between two divorced parents.  THEMES: isolation, divorce

15.  The Secret Garden, Frances Hodgson Burnett, 1911
 Colin says this about his father and why he stays locked away from visitors.  Shows also that he is isolated because of his mother’s death.  Colin reminds his father too much of his mother.  THEMES: child-alone, isolation, abuse

16.  Harriet the Spy, Louise Fitzhugh, 1964
 This describes Harriet’s thought process after her friends have read what she wrote about them and her cook tells her she hates everyone.  She really starts to thinking about how much everyone may hate her for the first time.  THEMES: realization, rejection

17.  Anne of Green Gables, Lucy Maud Montgomery, 1908
 Anne hates her red hair and one time tries to dye it green, because Gilbert makes fun of it.  Shows her dissatisfaction with herself, even though she usually comes across as very spunky and confident.  THEMES: isolation, nature

19.  Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Mildred D. Taylor, 1976
 Cassie says this to her teacher in order to explain why the kids are upset at the books they are receiving.  She suddenly realizes at a precise moment, when she looks into the list inside the book, that she is underprivileged because of her race.  THEMES: racism, self-realization, isolation from parts of society

20.  The Slave Dancer, Paula Fox, 1973
 At this moment, Jessie realizes how inhumane the treatment of the slaves is.  He finds it shocking that it is acceptable to have men and women chained up, and naked.  He sees the cruelty and disregard for human life.  THEMES: self-understanding of morality, good vs. evil, kidnapping, isolation

22.  Rufus M., Eleanor Estes, 1943
 This statement Rufus told himself showed his dedication to get his hands on one of the Brownies books.  It is also the story of how he learned to write his name, and why he was usually just called “Rufus M.”  THEMES: determination, isolation (from older siblings)

24.  The Planet of Junior Brown, Virginia Hamilton, 1971
 This is the seemingly first time Buddy sees Junior in action at the piano.  This is also one of the few times Junior lets loose and plays from his heart- although the strings on his piano are broken.  He listens for the sound in his heart.  This scene shows Buddy’s connection to Junior: he is so impressed, but so mad that someone would have taken the sound away from Junior.  THEMES: isolation

25.  Bridge to Terabithia, Katherine Paterson, 1977
 Jess thinks this after the criticism his best friend, Leslie, receives from his parents.  It shows he can break away from what his parents tell him is right and decide for himself.  He is also thrilled at this realization and finds strength in it.  THEMES: maturation, self-definition