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"The Bookworm" is a "fictional extension" of a poem titled Quanxueshi (Chinese: 劝学诗; lit. 'Poem exhorting studying') and written by Emperor Zhenzong, which highlights the importance of being well-read and learned. Parts of the poem are cited in "The Bookworm", most notably "There (in books), girls as beautiful as jade abound."
Bookworm, Run!" is a science fiction short story by American writer Vernor Vinge. His second published work of fiction, it appeared in Analog Science Fiction Science Fact in 1966, and was reprinted in True Names... and Other Dangers in 1987, and in 2001's The Collected Stories of Vernor Vinge. As with many of Vinge's later works, "Bookworm, Run!"
The plot originated as a story called A Week with Willi the Worm, which featured a bookworm named Willi. Carle was inspired to write the story after using a hole punch that reminded him of a worm. [4] Ann Beneduce, Carle's editor, advised him that a worm would not make a likable protagonist, instead recommending a caterpillar. [5] [6]
Get your mind ready for some word-mixing action in today's Game of the Day! Today's Game of the Day is Bookworm, the definitive, modern mix-and-match word game that's got everyone whipping out ...
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Today's Game of the Day is a modern classic mixing a match-three game with Text Twist. You'll have to help the Bookworm chomp letters to make words and score points. Just look out for the burning ...
This bookworm has a hunger for words and will literally eat an entire encyclopedia without breaking a sweat. Help feed his gaudy appetite by deciphering words in a mixed puzzle of letters. Link as ...
Sniffles and the Bookworm is a 1939 Warner Bros. Merrie Melodies cartoon directed by Chuck Jones. [2] The short was released on December 2, 1939, and stars Sniffles the mouse. [3] This is the third cartoon with Sniffles, although the plot is more in line with the "books come to life" entries from around this period.