Yes, I used to read a lot. But I also had a FAVOURITE book.
It was called "The Adventures of Pencil and Screwbolt." I must admit I had to look up the name of the author who I remember was Russian. Iurii Mikhailovich Druzhkov. As I started on this theme, when I got to "P", I had a good many options but once I remembered Pencil and Screwbolt, no one else stood a chance! Not even Paul Baumer (All Quiet On The Western Front) or the Prophet (Kahlil Gibran) who also greatly influenced my thoughts and life as a teenager...
I used to know this book by heart as a child.
Now, I have scoured the internet sites looking for that book. It is currently out of print, they say.
Anyone heard of Pencil and Screwbolt? Anyone know where I can procure a copy?
I would be deeply obliged....
And I will leave you with a quote, it's from The Prophet.
“You talk when you cease to be at peace with your thoughts.”
― Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet
It was called "The Adventures of Pencil and Screwbolt." I must admit I had to look up the name of the author who I remember was Russian. Iurii Mikhailovich Druzhkov. As I started on this theme, when I got to "P", I had a good many options but once I remembered Pencil and Screwbolt, no one else stood a chance! Not even Paul Baumer (All Quiet On The Western Front) or the Prophet (Kahlil Gibran) who also greatly influenced my thoughts and life as a teenager...
I used to know this book by heart as a child.
Now, I have scoured the internet sites looking for that book. It is currently out of print, they say.
Anyone heard of Pencil and Screwbolt? Anyone know where I can procure a copy?
I would be deeply obliged....
And I will leave you with a quote, it's from The Prophet.
“You talk when you cease to be at peace with your thoughts.”
― Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet
It appears that it is available at AbeBooks.com for 12.44 including shipping.
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