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Meaning
The speaker sets a moody, intimate tone and asks the reader for trust before beginning the tale. The lines suggest that stories can offer light in a dark world, but only if the listener stays close and follows along. It also directly addresses the reader, making the storytelling feel personal and immediate.
When It Was Said
2004
Who It Was Said To
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Source
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
Listed on Kate DiCamillo's Wikiquote page without a cited source, so it is attributed rather than verified.
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About Kate DiCamillo
American author of children’s fiction
Kate DiCamillo is an American author of children’s fiction. She has written more than 25 novels, including Because of Winn-Dixie, The Tiger Rising, The Tale of Despereaux, and Flora & Ulysses. Her books have sold about 37 million copies. Four have been made into films, and two have been adapted for the stage as musicals. The Tale of Despereaux and Flora & Ulysses each won the Newbery Medal, making her one of the few authors to receive that honor twice.
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Books by Kate DiCamillo
The Tale of Despereaux
2007
Because of Winn-Dixie
2004
The Magician's Elephant
2009
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
2009
The Tiger Rising
2006