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Tar Beach Dreams, Hopes, and Plans Quotes

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Quote #1

I will always remember when the stars fell down around me and lifted me up above the George Washington Bridge. (2)

The story starts on a really dreamy note. It's almost as though Cassie is being carried off to sleep.

Quote #2

Sleeping on Tar Beach was magical. Lying on the roof in the night, with stars and skyscraper buildings all around me, make me feel rich, like I owned all that I could see. (5)

You ever gazed up at the stars and dreamed about the future? We recommend it.

Quote #3

Daddy worked on that bridge, hoisting cables. Since then, I've wanted that bridge to be mine. (8)

What eight-year-old doesn't dream of being a bridge owner? It's not just any bridge, though. It's Daddy's bridge.