Welcome to Stories Come to Life. I am your host, Kathryn Lopez Luker. Today’s story is the first part of one of my favorite tales of all time! The 13 Clocks, was written by James Thurber. Copyright ©1950 by Rosemary A. Thurber. This reading is presented by arrangement with Rosemary A. Thurber and The Barbara Hogenson Agency, Inc. All rights reserved. To learn more about James Thurber, visit Thurberhouse.org and JamesThurber.org. 

There was a copy of this book in my home as I was growing up, and I think my brothers and sisters and I read it so many times that we just about memorized many of the passages. In this story, there is a wicked duke, a beautiful princess, a young prince who has to go on an almost impossible quest, and a little man who wears an indescribable hat. I’m sure you’ll enjoy this wonderful tale!

Now sit back, relax, and listen to this story come to life!

The 13 Clocks by James Thurber. Copyright ©1950 by Rosemary A. Thurber. Presented by arrangement with Rosemary A. Thurber and The Barbara Hogenson Agency, Inc. All rights reserved. To learn more about James Thurber, visit ThurberHouse.org and JamesThurber.org.