well put, Mr.Juster

Jun 17, 2004 21:24


“Milo had never thought much about words before, but these looked so good that he longed to have some.

“Look, Tock,” he cried, “aren’t they wonderful?”

“They’re fine, if you have something to say,” replied Tock in a tired voice, for he was much more interested in finding a bone than in shopping for new words.

“Maybe if I buy some I can learn how ( Read more... )

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donkeyfly June 18 2004, 03:20:53 UTC
oh goodness. only one of the greatest books of all time.

that made my day.

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farmerthoth June 18 2004, 03:50:54 UTC
isn't it, though? I forced it upon my cousin, as I am now his nanny and have decided to subversively form his tastes for him. He loves it, though. Honest.

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donkeyfly June 20 2004, 01:36:15 UTC
woo hoo for forcing great books on to unsuspecting children!!

that's what little cousins are for.

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i have this handy because i keep it on my bedside table. streched June 18 2004, 05:16:44 UTC
whether or not you find your own way, youre bound to find some way. if you happen to find my way, please return it, as it was lost years ago. i imagine by now its quite rusty.
yay for the phantom tollbooth!!!

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ex_rattled710 June 18 2004, 08:43:54 UTC
I straight-up forgot about this book

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anonymous June 18 2004, 17:47:49 UTC
lynn, when are you going to make this movie? just cast this third to be faintly macabre. all i ask.

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