Customer Review: One of my favorite books. I give it to someone every christmas. Perfect for "reluctant" readers- should be on curriculum in every Mass high school.
Customer Review: If you've read "ALL SOULS" you need to read this book too. Also, if you ever have a chance to attend a reading by Michael, GO!!!
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MacDonald's first book told of the loss of the author's four siblings to the violence, poverty, and... more info
Customer Review: A fantastic "second act" by McDonald...if you happen to read this one first I would suggest All Souls as the follow-up. Both are simply fantastic!
Customer Review: Having read & enjoyed Sir Gibbie some time back, I continue to purchase copies to give to friends (young & old) and to try to keep additional copies on our church book table.
Customer Review: I recently dug this book out on a whim, after having not so much as looked at it for perhaps five years or more, and was genuinely surprised and delighted. The stories are a lot more mature than I would have expected for a book marketed to children. I say this not because they are in any way... more info
Customer Review: This anthology is clearly aimed at kids, so in the main, a lot of simpler stories, with the usual content, style and tone limitations this entails. A pretty reasonable collection as far as that goes, and, as you would expect, kids to teenagers feature prominently, with Le Guin the standout. New... more info
Customer Review: This is a collection of subtle stories of childhood in which Catholicism is an influence but not always necessarily the dominant one. Sewell has struck a nice balance between established, famous authors and a handful of emerging ones--whose work is among the best in the book. Recommended whether you... more info
Customer Review: This is not really a book as much as a compendium of various jottings and writings from Mr. MacDonald. But he does provide very useful distinctions and reminders. Too bad much of the Alexander world is forgetting this stuff. This book is principally for teachers or teachers in training. If... more info
