Question

why was the real book the main thing of discussion in the story​

Answer 1

because Margie and Tommy wants to know about old kind of school and teachers

Answer 2

Answer:  Because this is the story of future . And both of the children haven't seen a real book ever . And when they got a old real book they become very curious to know more about it and when they know about it ,this become an interesting matter for them. So the main thing in the story is about the real book.

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