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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. I've heard Ellen read "Mobius, Stripped of a Muse," and "Time Gypsy," so I already knew I loved those. That means that the biggest surprise was "Intelligent Design," although "In the House of the Seven Librarians" was also awesome. ( ) Wow. Not a dud in this collection. The story "Portable Childhoods" made me cry. It will more than likely do the same for any parent, especially if they have a kid who recently graduated from high school. I intend to buy a copy of this because I think I'll read it again and again. Especially "Portable Childhoods" and "In the House of the Seven Librarians." Normally, I am not a fan of short stories, but these had a magic to them that I loved. Many of the stories are written from the point of view of children, which Klages captures in a way that makes you believe that you are actually reading the thoughts of children. Very refreshing - I highly recommend this book! no reviews | add a review
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"Brilliant stories." --Cory Doctorow, author ofLittle Brother "There are so many smart, sweet, funny, troubling treats here about so many things--childhood, chefs, God, barber shops, the atomic bomb--that it's nearly impossible to pick a favorite. Just read them all! They're great!" --Connie Willis, author ofTo Say Nothing of the Dog This long-awaited first short fiction collection from Scott O'Dell award-winning author Ellen Klages (The Green Glass Sea), offers a tantalizing glimpse of what lies hidden just beyond the ordinary. Described by reviewers as timeless, delightful, chilling, and beautiful, this is short fiction at its best, emerging from a distinctive, powerful voice. Includes the Nebula Award-winning novelette "Basement Magic" as well as the story that becameThe Green Glass Sea. No library descriptions found. |
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