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At the Back of the North Wind
At the Back of the North Wind
Author: George Macdonald
At the Back of the North Wind is a magical story that has delighted children and adults for generations. It tells of Diamond, the motherless son of a poor coachman, who is awakened one night by the rushing of the North Wind. When a voice calls to him from outside, the wind is revealed as a beautiful woman, who takes Diamond in her arms, and in...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9781853261497
ISBN-10: 1853261491
Publication Date: 1994
Pages: 391
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3.8 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions Ltd
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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Discovering the wonderful Christian fantasy of George MacDonald will be a joy for any fantasy lover. A contemporary of C.S. Lewis, MacDonald's wonderful "At the Back of the North Wind" will delight readers: it's especially wonderful read aloud to younger ones who may struggle with some of the language but love the story.

Centered around a young boy who meets the North Wind, the wonderful tale is difficult to follow at first, but well worth the initial effort. Reading this story of compassion, pain, and peace makes one cling to a simpler, more pure approach to our relationship with others and God Himself.

The lovely inclusion of poetry and song add to the epic style of this masterpiece that should be a part of every book-lover's collection.
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illustrated by George Mozley
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This classic fantasy is recommended by Ambleside Online.com.
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classic fairy tale..lovely line drawings
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From the back cover-

Ever ride the wind? A cabman's son in the slums of London did. And he was never the same agaiin.

Come with him now as he is lifted from his bed and blown through a hole in the coachhouse roof. His legs float under him; his head grows dizzy with the swiftness of the ride.

Soon he is in the midst of the clouds, whirling with the speed of sound to the back of the North Wind.


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