The Very Fine Clock

The Very Fine Clock
Written by Muriel Spark
Illustrated by Edward Gorey
Published by Transit Children's Editions


Mom's Review

Titles have the means to alienate those without them when their use is insisted upon by those with. When people care more about labels and distinctions than a person's soul, you know there is something wrong with that person. And that is where Ticky's character shines through. The "very fine clock" is a fine timekeeper to be sure, but he is a finer friend when he declines ostentation in favor of camaraderie. Friendship and character are what counts, not labels.

This re-release of the 1986 publication is an absolute treasure!