Tar Beach Admiration Quotes

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Quote #4

Daddy said that the George Washington Bridge is the longest and most beautiful bridge in the world and that it opened in 1931, on the very day I was born. (7)

Here's a fun fact: when the George Washington Bridge opened, everyone admired it. The design was unique—and it really was the longest bridge in the world.

Quote #5

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

Cassie loves the bridge because she's proud of her father's work. Mystery solved.

Quote #6

He can walk on steel girders high up in the sky and not fall. They call him the Cat. (12)

Cassie's pride for her father is clear when she talks about what a good worker he is.