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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"Tooshi-wanna, Tooshi-wanna." 

~ Abbot, Book 2

"If you've brought us all the way over here to show us the insides of that thing, I'm not going to be pleased." 

~ Sawny, Book 2

“Come on, guys. You all did your best today. Don’t judge a player by one bad game.”

~ Coach Smith, Book 1

 "You really don't have to do this...if you fall and get hurt, we'll all be in trouble--eyeball deep."

~ Buck, Book 1

"In your dreams, maggot!" 

~ Dod, Book 1

"He's tilted his glossy eyes at the pile of droppings and missed the whole team of mules pulling the cart." 

~ Commendus, Book 1

"Always question the unusual, but be particularly skeptical of the apparent. Your opponent, if he or she is witty, will capitalize on the obvious to ensnare you.  Don't fall for it." 

~ Youk, Book 1

 "Then good!  Their anger will serve me well!"

~ Dark Hood, Book 2

"Please, please, please be alive."

~ Sawny, Book 2

"I thought I told you to run, boy!  Apparently my legs work just fine."

~ Dod, Book 1

"You're not the only one that thinks the Camerons ought to be taught a royal lesson." 

~ Josh, Book 1

"...I could have died.  Some dosippitous corranus handled my riggings today." 

~ Sirlonk, Book 1

"...all of Raul should be proud of the way you fight.  You're the best I've ever trained.  Your father would be proud." 

~ Clair, Book 2

" There are only two kinds of people in the world. The kind that do stuff and the kind that always talk about doing stuff. Nobody's in between." 

~ Jack Parry, Book 2

"Okay, you're right. Run me through with your sword and get it over with. I admit I was wrong."

~ Boot, Book 1

 "Show them you're a Chantolli, my boy!  Show them!"

~ Juny, Book 2

"I think part of me has already fallen asleep--not because of your stories, they're wonderful.  I just have--ah--a problem with my legs." 

~ Dod, Book 1

"We need another quick mind around here these days--tough times with the likes of Dreaderious and his kind lurking about."

~ Mercy, Book 1

 "The day anyone from Green beats Sawb is the day I fancy up and prance the halls like Eluxa."

~ Kwit, Book 1

"Please, son, try to be good tomorrow." 

~ Bonboo, Book 1

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