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Wild World ~ Cat Stevens

shook his skinny frame to pieces and sent his spectacles flying. 'Drink this,' said Rosie. Mr Bookmite took a big gulp of the murky liquid, licked his lips and downed the rest. 'Marvellous!' he exclaimed, sitting down abruptly, his eyes crossing alarmingly. 'Now,' said Rosie, 'take a look at this book and tell me what you think.' 'Marvellous ... just marvellous!' and with that he ...

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Goin' to the Party ~ Alabama Shakes

bubble

Garden Party ~ Rick Nelson

Reading The Proper Place by O. Douglas, the pen name for Anna Buchan, sister to John Buchan of Thirty-Nine Steps fame.

The Ballad Of Lucy Jordan ~ Marianne Faithfull

think that might help? ...Oh, your father takes it, does he ...with whisky and cayenne you say? And I should ...WHAT?? ...

Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes ~ Paul Simon

I'm not familiar with the songs on that album. The first Pink Floyd album I heard was Dark Side of the Moon. In another aside, when I was twelve we moved to a small farm that had been called Wild Woods by the previous owner. I didn't realise until later that it came from The Wind In the Willows.

In an aside, Pink Floyd named one of their albums The Piper at the Gates of Dawn after the Wind in the Willows reference.

Puppet On a String ~ Sandie Shaw

and would like a valuation, please.' 'Well, m'dear, Harry Potter books are a dime a dozen. What makes you think the one in your possession is valuable at all?' asked Mr Bookmite, a tiny bespectacled gentleman whose name seemed very apt. 'It's a signed first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.' 'Golly gosh, upon my word! What sort of condition?' he squeaked excitedly. 'Pristine,' I called out. 'Bring it in now! I'll ...

I read it purely as a book that celebrated friendship and the adventures they had together.

Broken Hearted Me ~ Anne Murray

to give you a surprise when the time was right. But I think now might be a good time. I have the readies to buy your ... your ... (I paused to modify my adjective) your INFERNAL father out.' 'But darling, how? when? what?' gasped Rosie. 'Well, you remember I had some first edition books? Turns out a signed Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone book is quite ahumm... valuable.' 'Like how much valuable?'

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly ~ Ennio Morricone (theme from movie)

take no for an answer!' 'Or what?' asked Rosie. 'Well you know that ...

Let's Have Another Cup of Coffee ~ Fred Waring & His Pennsylvanians

The Wind In the Willows is a delightful book. I didn't read it until I was an adult but thoroughly enjoyed it, only wish I'd read it as a child so I could compare my impressions.

'Daddy,' Rosie interrupted, 'you're rambling again. I have absolutely no idea what you're on about. Suffice it to say, we want nothing further to do with the Snoozletramp woman so don't expect us to visit until you've given her the heave-ho. And that's final!' 'Rosie baby, you leave me with ...

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Another Brick In the Wall ~ Pink Floyd

her to a soirée at Villa de Flowers and I want you both to join us. I see exciting times ahead for Ms Snoozlebum and me, and I'd like you to meet her. I've got a whole new lease on life since that Toby Jug walloped me on the noggin!' 'I'm afraid, Daddy, that ...