Quotes from Marc Brown

Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero.

The writing for me is hard work and I always look forward to drawing the pictures.

Having fun isn't hard When you've got a library card.

Having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card.

Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero!

Don't be afraid to ask for help or advice. You'll catch up soon enough.

Having fun is easy when you have a library cards!

Arthur's class was so quiet, you could hear a pin drop. Mr. Ratburn was about to announce the director for the Thanksgiving play, The Big Turkey Hunt. Arthur chewed his pencil. "I hope he picks me," whispered Francine. They all held their breath. "I've chosen Arthur to direct the play," said Mr. Ratburn. He handed Arthur the script. "Me? The director?" said Arthur. "Oh, no," grumbled Francine. "This is going to be a disaster.

The play was only six days away. Where would Arthur find a turkey? Arthur knew he could count on his family. "I'd love to be the turkey," said his father. "But I have a dentist appointment that I don't want to miss." "The world is full of turkeys," joked his mother. "You should be able to find one. " "I wouldn't be caught dead in that outfit!" said his sister, D.W.

Arthur went home to think. He thought about turkeys while he did arithmetic. He thought about turkeys while he played the piano. And he thought about turkeys while he and D.W. did the dishes. "Boy," said D.W. "If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself." The next morning, Francine, Muffy, and Buster stood before Arthur. They weren't taking any chances. "Do we have a turkey?" they asked. Arthur just smiled.

I'll really miss you at Camp Meadowcroak this year, Arthur," Buster said. "I wish I didn't have to go on vacation with my family," said Arthur. "There'll be nothing to do and no one to do it with." "You'll have D.W.," Buster said, smiling. "For a whole week." "Don't remind me," said Arthur.

We have the whole pool to ourselves," said Arthur. "It's a good thing, too," said D.W. "Our bathtub is bigger than this!

No beach today!" D.W. announced the next morning. "I had a dream about Buster," said Arthur. "Why don't you write him a postcard?" Mother suggested. "Why don't we all write postcards?" said Father. "But what do we write about?" said D.W. "We haven't done anything yet!

Look at those guys," said Buster. "They're going to be in great shape for our scavenger hunt. No wonder they always win!" "That's no camp--that's a zoo," said Arthur.

So that's it! Camp Horsewater!" whispered Buster. "They've been trying to scare us all along." "Don't worry, we'll fix them tomorrow at the scavenger hunt," said the Brain. "I've got a plan. But we'll need the girls' help." Arthur had a plan, too. He decided to run away.

Dear Mom and Dad, I desided not to wait for you to come and get me. I think I can remember how to get home. Love, Arthur.