Russell Hoban
Born: 01-01-1925
Russell Hoban was an American writer renowned for his unique blend of fantasy and realism. Born in 1925, he gained acclaim for his children's book series featuring Frances the badger. Later, he captivated adult audiences with novels like "Riddley Walker," a post-apocalyptic tale rich in linguistic innovation. Hoban's imaginative storytelling and inventive narratives have left a lasting impact on both children's and adult literature.
Book summaries for books written by Russell Hoban
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I do not like the way you get your bread and jam all over everything when you eat.
But bread and jam is my favorite.
If I eat only bread and jam and not any of these other things, then I won't have to eat what I don't like.
Jam is sticky and makes your fingers taste funny.
But I like bread and jam.
I don't want to eat things that I don't like.
I don't want to eat anything else.
I'm not hungry for anything else.
I don't like eggs. I don't like ham. I don't like chicken soup with rice.
But if I eat only bread and jam, then I won't have to eat anything else.
I don't like spaghetti. I don't like roast beef. I don't like fish sticks.
Because it's bread and jam, Mother. And I won't have to eat what I don't like.