Yogurt Container

In the Attack of the Mystical Creatures section, the last essay speaks about how Ms. Freedman feels emotionally at the time. She compares herself to an empty yogurt cup with a banana peel stuffed inside. Empty and not recyclable.

Phoenix Bird

In the last essay that is offered under Attack of the Mystical Creatures section, Laura writes that a Phoenix bird comes to take her away. In mythology the Phoenix traditionally rises out of the ashes to be reborn. Therefore, this bird represents Laura's attempt to remake herself, to be reborn. Interestingly enough, there is a running motif revolving around birds throughout the entire novel, and it begins with the appearance of the Phoenix bird.

Laura's Diary

One of the last straws that pushes Ms. Freedman over the edge is that her personal diary is stolen out of her briefcase. Danny hides it under the...