When they had eventually calmed down a bit, and had gotten home, Mr. Duncan put the magic pebble in an iron safe. Some day they might want to use it, but really, for now, what more could they wish for? They all had all that they wanted.

did you ever see anybody so disgusting: said lightning to thunder, "never" thunder growled thunder, "lets give him the works

Later she sat on the ground in the forest between school and home, and spring was so bright and beautiful, the warm air touched her so tenderly, she could almost feel herself changing into a flower. Her light dress felt like petals. "I love everything," she heard herself say. "So do I," a voice answered. Pearl straightened up and looked around. No one was there.

Oh, Life, I am yours. Whatever it is you want of me, I am ready to give.

When they had eventually calmed down a bit, and had gotten home, Mr. Duncan put the magic pebble in an iron safe. Some day they might want to use it, but really, for now, what more could they wish for? They all had all that they wanted.

To tell the truth, I don't read children's books. I'm an adult. I just write them.

I've always despised old people. I got angry at my father when he began to show signs of age.