My dazzling padlet by Lydia Fitsum

Quote #1

fitsulyd000 — 2025-01-04 06:14:16 UTC

The quote on page 21 says, "You... need a surfing lesson, and, as it happens, I'm a certified instructor!" This quote shows that Coral is confident in her surfing teaching skills. She isn't only teaching Nick how to surf but is also having fun with him. Shows how Coral knows a lot about surfing and is happy to share with Nick. This moment helps Coral and Nick start to become closer friends. It also shows that Coral is a leader and is ready to help others.

Quote #2

fitsulyd000 — 2025-01-04 06:17:42 UTC

The quote on page 31 says, "I'm actually holding hands with Nick Inferno! A-and he's such a sweet guy too..., wait... why isn't Maki mercilessly teasing me over this?" This quote shows us how Coral is really happy and excited because she’s holding hands with Nick, a boy she likes. She thinks he’s a sweet guy and is feeling very happy about it. Then she gets worried because she doesn’t see her sister, Maki, teasing her like usual. This is an important moment because Coral starts to feel worried about her sister and realizes that something might be wrong. It also shows that Coral is kind and cares about her family, even when she is excited about something else.

Quote #3

fitsulyd000 — 2025-01-06 04:13:13 UTC

The quote on page 85 says, "I'm paying him back for every broken heart he made by being a wonderful date who will send him packing." In this quote, Coral explains why she is going on a date with Lance. She wants to make him feel what other girls felt when he hurt their feelings. Coral is being spiteful and wants to teach Lance a lesson because he has hurt other people before. This quote shows Coral's strong will and how she wants to stand up for people who have been hurt. It also shows that Coral is not afraid to act on her feelings, even if her actions are a bit revengeful .

Quote #4

fitsulyd000 — 2025-01-06 04:16:55 UTC

The quote on page 99 says, "Well, Lance... thanks for the lovely evening. It was a... different disaster than I was expecting." Here we can see that after her date with Lance, Coral tries to keep things light by joking about how the night went. She says it was a different disaster because it didnt go the way she thought it would, but in a funny/good way. This shows that Coral is able to laugh and joke around in awkward moments and not let them ruin her mood. Even though the date didn’t go as planned, Coral can still stay positive and move on. It shows that she is resilient and able to find humor in weird situations.

Quote #5

fitsulyd000 — 2025-01-06 04:20:20 UTC

The quote on page 238 says, "That was my first kiss, you insensitive dolt!" This quote is very emotional because Coral is upset after Lance steals her first kiss when she was going to kiss Nick. Coral calls Lance a "dolt," which means he is being really rude and careless. This moment shows how hurt Coral feels from what Lance chose to do, and it helps us understand that she was really looking forward to that special moment with Nick. It also shows how much Coral cares about her relationships. This is a turning point in the story because Coral realizes how important trust is in her friendships and love life.

Why are these quotes important?

fitsulyd000 — 2025-01-06 04:24:18 UTC

These quotes show how Coral changes as she deals with love, family, and friendship. She starts out as a fun and confident girl, but she learns that sometimes things don’t go as planned, and she has to stay strong.

The quotes show important moments where Coral learns lessons, like how she learns to trust people and how she feels when her relationships don’t go the way she wants.
These quotes help show important themes in the story, like family, love, and how to handle mistakes. Coral’s experiences help teach us about growing up and understanding our feelings