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# Scott Corbett

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W. Scott Corbett was an American novelist and educator. Beginning in 1950 he wrote five adult novels, then began writing books for children. He retired from teaching in 1965 to write full-time. His best-known book is The Lemonade Trick, a novel for children. One of his books, entitled The Reluctant

##  Quotes by Scott Corbett

> [“I often feel sorry for people who don't read good books; they are missing a chance to lead an extra life.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/scott-corbett/i-often-feel-sorry-for-people-who-don-t-read-good-books-they-are/)

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