“And if things go on as they are, in a few months the men will have cut all the trees down and that will be the end of the bubblegum tree - forever'. Nobody said anything. Billy thought that he had never heard such a sad story before. Surely somebody could do something before the bubblegum trees before it was too late.”
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Alexander McCall Smith, born on August 24, 1948, is a renowned Scottish writer known for his light-hearted and thoughtful writing style. His most famous works include the 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' series, which has gained him a wide readership around the world. more
“Listen to the language of the trees they speak in silence learn that alphabet.”
“Crazier the torture, sweeter the memories.”
“Remember, it doesn't matter what others think, and you'll find you can do, just about anything.”