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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:musical
gptkb:book
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:James_Thurber
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gptkbp:adaptation
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gptkb:musical
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:2000
gptkb:television_special
gptkb:animated_film
gptkb:film
none known
not adapted into film
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gptkbp:adapted_into
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The Wonderful O (book)
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gptkbp:art_style
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playful
colorful
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:James_Thurber
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gptkbp:available_formats
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gptkb:book
hardcover
paperback
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:none
none known
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gptkbp:character
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the boy's friend is a girl
the letter O is personified
the villain is a pirate
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gptkbp:character_development
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overcoming obstacles
growth through adventure
the boy learns to value imagination
learning to appreciate joy
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gptkbp:character_traits
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brave
imaginative
adventurous
kind
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gptkbp:conflict
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the loss of the letter O
the loss of joy
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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positive
generally positive
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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inspired various adaptations
influenced children's storytelling
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:book
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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The Wonderful O
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gptkbp:illustrator
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gptkb:Marc_Simont
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:C._S._Lewis
gptkb:Hans_Christian_Andersen
gptkb:Lewis_Carroll
gptkb:Dr._Seuss
gptkb:J._R._R._Tolkien
gptkb:The_Brothers_Grimm
gptkb:Aesop's_Fables
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gptkbp:influences
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gptkb:The_Little_Mermaid
gptkb:book
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gptkbp:inspiration
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children's creativity
Thurber's childhood experiences
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gptkbp:isbn
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978-0060244942
978-0152050202
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gptkbp:language
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gptkb:French
gptkb:Japanese
gptkb:Spanish
gptkb:Native_American_tribe
Chinese
English
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gptkbp:main_character
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a young boy
a pirate
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gptkbp:moral
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the importance of creativity
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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gptkb:Magic:_The_Gathering_set
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gptkbp:next_edition
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1957 edition
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gptkbp:notable_quote
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" The O is a letter of great importance."
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gptkbp:page_count
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gptkb:64
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gptkbp:plot
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a quest to find the letter O
the battle against the pirate
the boy's adventures on the island
the discovery of the importance of O
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gptkbp:published_by
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gptkb:1957
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gptkbp:published_year
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gptkb:1957
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gptkbp:publisher
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gptkb:Harcourt_Brace
gptkb:Harper_&_Row
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gptkbp:related_works
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gptkb:The_13_Clocks
gptkb:The_Unicorn_in_the_Garden
gptkb:The_Secret_Life_of_Walter_Mitty
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gptkbp:resolution
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restoration of the letter O
restoration of happiness
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gptkbp:setting
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an imaginary island
a fictional island
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gptkbp:style
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lyrical
whimsical
humorous
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gptkbp:symbolism
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the sea represents the unknown
the island represents a safe haven
the letter O represents creativity
the island represents freedom
the pirate represents adventure
the storm represents conflict
the treasure represents happiness
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gptkbp:target_audience
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gptkb:Person
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gptkbp:theme
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the power of imagination
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gptkbp:themes
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gptkb:amusement_park
gptkb:loss
gptkb:Community_Center
creativity
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