"All the things that they had once taken for granted were gone. But at least there was their home, and the empty houses where she could search for supplies. But that source couldn't last long."
Chap. 2, p. 13

"And with her first real tears in a long while, Lisa surrendered to the kindness in the woman's word. 'All this time I've been truly alone and her note...it's...it's like the last words I'll ever hear from those people.'"
Chap. 3, p. 28

"But Lisa had guessed wrong, because Julie explained in rapid, nervous words that they were actually starving."
Chap. 4, p. 47

"But for some reason, and this surprised her, Lisa didn't seem to get tired of 'figuring things out.' As each new problem came, its solution seemed easier than the last. She was acquiring new skills and confidence in her ability."
Chap. 5, p. 52

"Her heart sank, and she...