Sweet Tooth by Robert F. Young
In Robert F. Young's novel Tooth Sweet Tooth, a young man named John is struggling to make sense of his life. He is a college dropout, living in a small town in the Midwest, and he is haunted by a mysterious past. When he meets a strange old man who claims to be a tooth fairy, John is drawn into a world of magic and mystery. He discovers that he has a special connection to the tooth fairy, and that he is the only one who can help him uncover the secrets of his past. As he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, John must confront his fears and confront the truth about himself. Along the way, he learns the power of friendship and the importance of believing in yourself.
By Robert F. Young · First published 1963 · Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Mystery · 6,067 words
First lines
The aliens were quite impressed by Earth's technical marvels -- they found them just delicious!
Sugardale three miles, the state highway sign said. Dexter Foote turned into the side road that the arrow indicated.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Robert F. Young
- Date: 1963 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Mystery, Science Fiction
- Length: 6,067 words
- Structure: 1 section, 109 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The book follows the story of a young man who discovers he has the ability to make things happen with his mind, which is a common theme in fantasy literature.
- Romance — The book follows the story of a young man who falls in love with a mysterious woman, which is a common theme in romance literature.
- Mystery — The book follows the story of a young man who is trying to uncover the truth about his mysterious past, which is a common theme in mystery literature.
- Science Fiction — The book follows the story of a young man who discovers he has the ability to make things happen with his mind, which is a common theme in science fiction literature.
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