Member: batdog

Hello. ^-^ Coming here from the 'Books you loved as a young child' thread because it's probably easier to spot the reply this way. Just thought you might like to know that The King of Copper Mountains was reprinted (relatively) recently. At least, I managed to get a brandnew copy a few months back, so I'm presuming it'll still be pretty easy to come by. Have you read any of Biegel's other works by chance? *curious*

Aaah... Sorry. I should probably also have introduced myself a little first. ^-^; I'm Dutch myself, so I grew up having access to all's Biegel's works. It was quite a surprise -- though a pleasant one, I assure you -- to find someone mentioning a Dutch book in that thread! My favourite of Biegel's works that I've read is probably The Gardens of Dorr, though. Possibly De rover Hoepsika (translated something like 'The robber Hupsica'), but that's not been translated and is horribly influenced by the two primary school teachers I had whose storytelling abilities just suited the book perfectly.

And I'm rambling now, for which I apologise, but in any case I hope I've mentioned something useful to you! ^-^

posted by Shanra at 9:53 pm (EST) on Sep 19, 2008