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The Ant-Sugar Tales
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By Candice Yellowflower
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The _Ant-Sugar Tales_ is a collection of short stories told from the
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perspective of a fine young lady from [Venice][1], who has some run-ins
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with a few [inquisitive insects][2]. Each tale presents a moral quandry,
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which the ants are quick to solve with their antly wisdom and
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know-how. Some of the moral lessons presented are:
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* Laundry: How not to get caught in soiled knickers.
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* Used Ticket Stubs and Their Impact on the Universe
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* I'm Keeping a Birdhouse in my Attic
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Use of Metaphor
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The author's splended use of metaphor can be attributed to her growing
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up in a art-supply store. Her characters are richly outlined, but her
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unusual descriptions can sometimes be a bit jarring in places, such as
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her description of the old caretaker that lives inside a hollow tree in
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her yard:
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> His skin was smooth like Magnani Pescia 100% acid-free cold pressed
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> 22x30" Soft White Paper, with fine hair like the bristles of a Habico
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> Lasur Superb Oil Glazing Brush Size 10.
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[1]: http://www.azureva.com/gb/italie/mags/grand-canal.php3
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(Venice: The Grand Canal)
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[2]: http://www.fortunecity.com/emachines/e11/86/tourist4d.html
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