“How had it come about that these particular designs were chosen as our letters? Who decreed what sound would accompany each shape? And how was it decided the manner they would come together to form a word? 'Why is this so?' I demanded to know.”
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Theresa Breslin is a renowned British author born in 1947. She is known for her works in children's literature, particularly historical novels. Breslin's books have won numerous literary awards and have been highly appreciated by readers. more
“Emotional people are sensitive. Over-emotional people are dangerous.”
“Just a tip, I wouldn’t eat whatever she cooks you. Poison isn’t that hard to come by.”
“Money doesn't bring you happiness, it brings you the freedom to find it.”