Daily Drafts & Dialogues

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Book Review: The Phoenix Pencil Company

Here’s my review of The Phoenix Pencil Company by Allison King. Don’t forget to leave a comment if you’ve read it too, or if you plan to read it. Then keep scrolling to see today’s writing prompt.

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K. E. Creighton
Jul 25, 2025
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The Phoenix Pencil Company by Allison King is a heartwarming novel for those who need to be reminded of the power that stories have to connect us to our family members (found, loved, and lost), especially in our modern always-connected-yet-not-truly-connected world. It offers compelling insights into the power of communication and ‘radical sharing’, as …

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