The Clocks of Rondaine - Frank R. Stockton - Bookniverse

In the beautiful town of Rondaine, a young girl named Arla becomes obsessed with time. She believes that every clock in the town should strike the hour at exactly the same moment. However, she soon discovers that every clockmaker has a different reason for how their clock keeps time.****************************The author who created this charming story was Frank Richard Stockton, an American writer famous for his ‘fairy tales for thinkers’. Born in 1834, Stockton loved to write stories that were both funny and a bit strange. He was a master at taking a simple idea — like a girl who loves clocks—and turning it into a lesson about life. Like many of his works, this story shows his ability to make readers think about big ideas while they enjoy a magical adventure.