Unknown story origian

[wolshouse]

When I was at school, a story was read to us with the phrase `....split you from your gaggle to your zatch .' Does anyone know what story or book it comes from? Many thanks.

[woofgang]

I think it comes from the Sherry Tepper books but can't say which one

[woofgang]

try here, someone is sure to know in the booksleuth section

Http://www.abebooks.co.uk

[wolshouse]

Thank you woofgang.

[bookermel]

The book that this quote comes from is called "The 13 clocks" by James Thurber and was often sold with a second story called "The marvelous O" absolutly brilliant book I can't remember the publisher

[mhackett]

James Thurber's fairy tale "The 13 Clocks"

[mhackett]

James Thurber's fairy tale "The 13 Clocks" The Duke threatened this regularly.