FableVision Presents: by John Lechner A note from the author I am pleased to announce that The Clever Stick will be published as a full-color book in July 2009, by Candlewick Press. (The book is already available for pre-order at Amazon.) At that time, this web version of the story will be taken down. But I want to thank all the readers who have expressed their appreciation for the story over the years. Click the link below to read the online story. Click here to read the story If you have any comments or feedback about this story, contact the author, John Lechner, at John@FableVision.com or visit his website. Learn about John Lechner Go to Fable Library   The Clever Stick Copyright 2000, John Lechner .Copyright © 2000, FableVision All rights reserved.