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This character, appearing in over 90 books, is named after a childhood friend of the author's wife. The setting is an anagram of the author's surname. Can you name the character and the author?

Question #152249. Asked by gmackematix.
Last updated Oct 09 2025.
Originally posted Oct 07 2025 12:47 PM.

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The author is Norman Bridwell and the character is Clifford the Big Red Dog, who lives in Birdwell Island. Clifford was named after his wife's imaginary childhood friend.
link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clifford_the_Big_Red_Dog

Oct 09 2025, 2:47 AM
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