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The Greener Forest
by
Vonnie Winslow Crist (Goodreads Author)
In The Greener Forest anything is possible. Silver maples sing in angel-song. Spriggans skulk about cypress knees and wreak havoc at an amusement park. The Applehead Lady's true identity is revealed by moonlight filtering through the branches of an ancient tree. A scarecrow finds true love in an ash grove. And a wayward beech tree root sends a woman into the arms of a kind...more
Paperback, 172 pages
Published
April 13th 2011
by Cold Moon Press
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This was a lovely collection to read. Filled with magical moments, these stories and poems will please everyone, from kids to adults who like a little wonder with their reading.
From the very first poem which gives the collection its title, we are welcomed into a land of imagination and magic. The wonderful, lush descriptions delight the reader, while the illustrations tickle the inner child in all of us. “Birdling” captivated me with its sweetness, while in “Appleheads”, there was a vague sinist...more
From the very first poem which gives the collection its title, we are welcomed into a land of imagination and magic. The wonderful, lush descriptions delight the reader, while the illustrations tickle the inner child in all of us. “Birdling” captivated me with its sweetness, while in “Appleheads”, there was a vague sinist...more
The Greener Forest is a collection of short stories for children and adults alike.
The book is filled with beautiful poems, imaginative fantastical stories and stunning illustrations. Myself and my sister both read this book to my little niece over the last few days. We both really enjoyed delving into the authors imagination, visiting her locations and spending time with her wonderful assortment of characters.
I do think this is quite possibly a book that everyone, of any age would enjoy reading....more
The book is filled with beautiful poems, imaginative fantastical stories and stunning illustrations. Myself and my sister both read this book to my little niece over the last few days. We both really enjoyed delving into the authors imagination, visiting her locations and spending time with her wonderful assortment of characters.
I do think this is quite possibly a book that everyone, of any age would enjoy reading....more
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Born in the Year of the Dragon, Vonnie Winslow Crist has had a life-long interest in reading, writing, art, myth, fairytales, folklore, and legends. Having been a night person since infancy, she is also quite fond of stars, moonlight, forests, owls, and other creatures of the darkness.
After attending Perry Hall Elementary, Parkville Junior High, and Perry Hall High, she earned a Bachelor of Scie...more
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After attending Perry Hall Elementary, Parkville Junior High, and Perry Hall High, she earned a Bachelor of Scie...more
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“The world is full of mystery and magic. We just need to look, listen and believe that wondrous things are still possible.”
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