The Fun They Had
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All Themes Technological Progress and Education Books and Preservation of the Past Gratitude and Wanting
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All Characters Margie Tommy County Inspector Margie’s Mother / Mrs. Jones
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The Fun They Had

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Isaac Asimov

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    Technological Progress and Education
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    Books and Preservation of the Past
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    Gratitude and Wanting
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  • Margie
  • Tommy
  • County Inspector
  • Margie’s Mother / Mrs. Jones
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  • Punch Card
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  • Tommy’s Book Symbol Icon
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