You're a kid trying to figure out the world you were born into, that's all. Author: Jerry Spinelli Copy Quote More from Jerry Spinelli “Why do we wrap things? Usually to protect them. The more fragile they are, the …” “I didn't realize we were being watched. We were all being watched” “When does the enchantment start?We were sitting side by side, facing the mounta…” “The louder the babies screamed, the brighter the lights.”