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Fairy tales and Fantasies are as old as the world

N.D. Wilson in the introduction to Twilight Land by Howard Pyle: Fairy tales and fantasies are as old as the world. This is an easy thing to forget.  It is easy to see only the stories we tell today – fresh and shiny … Continue reading

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My Favorite Reads of 2011

I wasn’t able to post thoughts on the books I read in 2011 by the end of the year so I am doing it this week.  I noted the general statistics yesterday and today want to tackle my favorite reads. … Continue reading

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The Dragon’s Tooth: Ashtown Burials #1 by N.D. Wilson

There is always a certain amount of excitement mixed with nervousness when a favorite author starts a new series. What if I don’t like it, or worse, what if it isn’t any good? It is with just such excitement and … Continue reading

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The Chestnut King (Book 3 of the 100 Cupboards) by N.D. Wilson

But if you like large, complex and imaginative fantasy series this one is a must read. And as I noted previously, I think it is exciting that this series has enough depth and details to reward re-reading. It is great to have a series you can return to and share with family and friends – young and old. Continue reading

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Dandelion Fire (Book 2 of the 100 Cupboards) by N.D. Wilson

This series is something that I just enjoy being a part of – immersing myself into the world and characters the author is building and enjoying the adventure. Their are flaws and discordant moments – rarely is everything just as you would have it – but their is something fundamentally enjoyable about the creation that you don’t begrudge the faults. Continue reading

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