The Adventures of Dod

Thomas R. Williams was raised in Utah, roaming the fields and mountains with his best friend, Kyle. He adamantly told his mother many times that he was an outdoor boy and, therefore, had no interest in reading. Now, a few decades later, he’s decided that books aren’t so bad.

If you’re a kid or you remember being one, read the short passages about when Thomas was young. If you’re a parent, you might enjoy the excerpts from the annual Christmas letter Thomas sends out to his family and friends--it's always devoted to the funny things that happen when you’re raising kids (he has thirteen).

Thomas Williams and his publisher, Zettai Makeru, support kids getting a good education. Thomas has visited tens of thousands of kids in schools to promote reading and writing.  Recently, many kids participated in The Adventures of Dod 500 word essay contest.  31 students were awarded cash prizes, including the first place of $1,000! 

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Mountain Ants

Excerpts from the 2010 Williams Family Christmas Letter

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"Con won't mind.  If he's not here yet, we better eat while we still have a chance--that boy's as big as a barge. I'd pull a frog out my nose if he eats anything less than half-a-cow per day." 

~ Boot, Book 2

 "I'll have you for lunch. You're a nobody."

~ Sawb, Book 1

"So he's dead and life goes on without him, huh?"

~ Boot, Book 1

"Sure he does.  That's a bunch of boosap!" 

~ Boot, Book 1

 "Yes, I'd agree this whole place has gone twirling mad!"

~ Sirlonk, Book 1

"We mostly think about tragedy in terms of what has happened, not what could have happened." 

~ Dod, Book 1

"If you want something bad enough, you'll fight with all you've got to get it." 

~ Jack Parry, Book 2

“All that intrigue over a couple of notes? Even Sawny doesn’t like books that much.”

~ Buck, Book 1

 "Ludicrous!  Are you going to let me out, or not?"

~ Ingrid, Book 2

"Oh, and Eluxa, if you think Bowy ever noticed you, you're the one with a horrible memory!" 

~ Boot, Book 1

"Oh, it shouldn't be that hard.  There's always something for getting something else." 

~ Dr. Shelderhig

"I can assure you, nobody has stepped foot in your quarters since my guards discovered the door had been breached..."

~ Jibb Book 1

"Look ad you self, puny, ugly worm!" 

~ Dungo, Book 1

"Dod, you must be made of something more durable than I am. It's your lucky feet, I guess." 

~ Higga, Book 1

"Ludicrous!  Stand back....You're telling me he's a threat?" 

~ Ingrid, Book 2

 "If The Dread is among us, then we must act normal.  Any suspicious behavior would certainly lead to a swift and fatal meeting with him!"

~ Dilly, Book 1

"Zerny's pets....He's taken to a hobby, but someth'n smudged 'em all out."

~ Skap, Book 2

"They were busy helping Boot's mommy...or is that his girlfriend?"

~ Eluxa, Book 2

"As you can all see, I'm a fortunate man indeed..." 

~ Commendus, Book 2

"You putrid, loathing, degenerate snake!" 

~ Dod, Book 1

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