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The Amazing Mr. Franklin: Or the Boy Who Read Everything

by Ruth Ashby

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5308 KB
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Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
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Print length	:	91 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to read. He would read anything he could get his hands on, from fairy tales to textbooks to encyclopedias. He would read in bed, he would read at the kitchen table, he would even read while he was walking down the street.

One day, the boy decided to go on an adventure to find the perfect book. He traveled far and wide, visiting libraries and bookstores and even a few secret places that only book lovers know about.

Along the way, the boy met many interesting people, including a wise old librarian, a grumpy book collector, and a friendly bookseller. Each person helped the boy in his search, and each person had their own favorite book to recommend.

Finally, the boy came to a place called the Library of All Things. It was a vast and beautiful place, filled with books of every kind. The boy was so overcome with joy that he could barely speak.

He spent the rest of his days in the Library of All Things, reading and learning and exploring. He never found the perfect book, but he didn't mind. He knew that there were always more books to read, and that was enough.

The End

Author's Note: This story is inspired by the real-life story of Maurice Sendak, the author and illustrator of the beloved children's book Where the Wild Things Are. Sendak was a voracious reader as a child, and he once said that he wanted to write a book that would be "a love letter to reading." I hope that this story captures some of that same spirit.

Alt Attribute for Image: A boy sitting in a library, surrounded by books.

The Amazing Mr. Franklin: Or the Boy Who Read Everything

by Ruth Ashby

4.9 out of 5