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Word: supperless (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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...books he both wrote and illustrated that moved him to the top of the anemic children's book field. Most widely read is Where the Wild Things Are (1963). It is the story of naughty Max, who is sent to bed supperless for, among other things, chasing the dog with a fork. Clad in his "wolf pajamas," Max petulantly transforms his bedroom into a jungle and sets off to become King over a race of easily cowed creatures who seem to be the offspring of the Minotaur and a Teddy bear...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: A Happy Year to Be Grimm | 12/10/1973 | See Source »

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