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Hubbard's 1940 fantasy tale centers on a circus dwarf named Little Tom Little who becomes obsessed with the idea of swapping bodies with the circus's larger-than-life chief. This fantastic production features a large supporting cast of readers, sound effects and a variety of brilliant voices provided by The Simpsons' Nancy Cartwright. The only downside is that Little Tom Little bears a striking resemblance to Bart Simpson, so much so that the entire story is jeopardized because audiences will be hard pressed not to see a Simpsons episode playing out in their minds. As talented as Cartwright is, especially in voicing child characters, one would have expected her to come up with a more original voice. A Galaxy Press paperback.(Sept.)
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Hubbard wrote a ton of pulp stories in every genre during the 1930s and 1940s. Galaxy is reissuing all of them in paperback-80 books in all (told you it was a ton). Each book features a killer pulp cover along with other illustrations, a glossary (parts of a ship for the briny swashbucklers, etc.), and background on the author.
“You are wondering,” said the Professor, “why I have sent for you.” His voice was very low and Little Tom had to put his ear close to the evil-smelling lips. “In your mind,” said the Professor, “you are turning over the reasons for this. I must put you at ease, for I have always respected you.”
Little Tom was startled.
“Yes,” said the Professor, “I have seen much to admire in you. On the lot about me, men are afraid. They spread away from me when I approach. But you . . . you were brave, Tom Little. You did not cower away. You had steel enough in you not only to meet me and speak to me, but you also had courage enough to risk my wrath—a thing which all other men feared.”
—L. Ron Hubbard
Jasonjwillis
Posted November 10, 2008
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This one is something special. A great fantasy yarn in the classic pulp tradition, but as fresh and original now as it ever was. I couldn't put it down and loved every second of it. If you like cookie cutter characters and demand only the pure, handsome hero, stay away. But if you like a great adventure fantasy story, with a unique main character and a whole roller coaster of twists, I couldn't more strongly recommend this story. I loved it.
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Posted September 28, 2008
I've been wondering what fantasy titles were going to come out that would captivate me as much as Harry Potter did and I think I found it. This was a great audio book. Action, adventure, good clean fun. I really like fiction stories that not only entertain me but leave me feeling like I learned something too. This new series that is out by Hubbard is really something!
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Posted April 29, 2012
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This pulp is so wacky and far-fetched that one has to admire Hubbard's imagination. This is the story of circus dwarf, Little Tom Little. The front flap of "If I Were You" states: Tom is "king of midgets, loved by crowds and carnival folks alike." The problem is Tom wants more than the recognition of being a "cute and dear" little man. Looking at people's shins all his life and being considered a freak has taken its toll. He has big dreams in his little body... he longs to be ringmaster. His life changes when he discovers ancient books that contain the "how to" secrets of switching bodies. Without giving away the conclusion, Little Tom Little craving a larger body, embarks on a naive, but brave and perilous journey that finds him center ring in a heap of trouble. It's an unbelievable and fantastical tale, but at the same time, it offers a portrait of the extent a human being will go to achieve his dreams.
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Posted November 21, 2008
Circus midget, Tom Little, is loved by friends and audiences but not by himself. He wants desperately to be "big". This is a compelling and revealing study of the importances of the size of one's body, one's spirit, one's strength of character, and integrity. While it takes place in the bawdy atmosphere of a circus, there are lessons to be learned, on a deep level, about the value any of us place in physical vs. character attributes. This is more than a shallow amusement. It is a revelation and lesson in who we really are and the value of real relationships. I'd recommend this to anyone who has a physical quality about themselves they do not like and to all pretty people as well.
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Posted November 11, 2008
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This one is something special. A great fantasy yarn in the classic pulp tradition, but as fresh and original now as it ever was. I couldn't put it down and loved every second of it. If you like cookie cutter characters and demand only the pure, handsome hero, stay away. But if you like a great adventure fantasy story, with a unique main character and a whole roller coaster of twists, I couldn't more strongly recommend this story. I loved it.
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Circus midget Little Tom Little is the king of midgets, loved by crowds and carnival folk alike. Only he doesn't just want to be a bigger circus star, he wants to be just like the circus' tall and imposing leader.Trouble begins the moment that a set of ancient books containing the secret of switching bodies finds its way into Tom Little's tiny hands. When he magically trades his small frame with that of the circus chief, he finds himself in a giant-sized heap of trouble-his craving for height has landed him smack in the center ring surrounded by forty savage cats!ALSO INCLUDES THE FANTASY STORY "THE LAST DROP"