Musings about some of my favorite fantasy literature for young readers, comics old and new, the peculiar publishing industry, the future of books, kids today, and the writing process.
The Woozy
The Woozy is a loyal beast—
He’s always on the square.
Whenever there’s a royal feast,
He’s certain to be there.
He’ll eat his share of fruits and cake,
He’ll dine on cheese and bread
Although he rather would partake
Of honeybees instead.
That eating habit he has ceased
Since under Ozma’s care.
The Woozy is a loyal beast—
He’s always on the square.
verse copyright © 2005 by J. L. Bell
J. L. BELL is a writer and reader of fantasy literature for children. His favorite authors include L. Frank Baum, Diana Wynne Jones, and Susan Cooper. He is an Assistant Regional Advisor in the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators, and was the editor of Oziana, creative magazine of the International Wizard of Oz Club, from 2004 to 2010.
Living in Massachusetts, Bell also writes about the American Revolution at Boston 1775.
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