not because of any physical similarities , but more his manner , the way he held himself . she 'd met jake at this age and he 'd been larger than life to a worshipful five-year-old . '' i do n't read all that fast , or that good , '' the boy told her , his cheeks flushing slightly at the admission . again , she could n't help but be reminded of
jake

each of you have been called upon for something greater '' he turned to sam '' i did n't mean to scare any of you when i grabbed you . i just needed to get the message out before it was to late . i figured if i knew about you they would as well '' '' they ? '' sam asked . '' the aliens . may years ago i looked into the eyes of the
aliens

can you tell me how to get out of this room ? '' '' if we knew then we would tell you . '' '' poor things , '' said coraline to herself . she sat down . she took off her sweater and rolled it up and put it behind her head as a pillow . '' she wo n't keep me in the dark forever , '' said
coraline