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The Little White Horse

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A new-fashioned story that is as wonderful as the best fairy tales

When orphaned young Maria Merryweather arrives at Moonacre Manor, she feels as if she’s entered Paradise. Her new guardian, her uncle Sir Benjamin, is kind and funny; the Manor itself feels like home right away; and every person and animal she meets is like an old friend. But there is something incredibly sa...more

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Published December 31st 2001 by Puffin (first published 1946)

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Jul 23, 2009 Chandra rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: kids-young-adult, anglophilia, 2009-reads, girly-girls

I've been dying to read this book and it started off with great promise as we meet the characters of young Maria, her governess Miss Heliotrope, and her snooty little pet dog Wiggins. Maria has been recently orphaned by the death of her father and so they are all en-route to Moonacre Manor to live with a distant cousin. I know this set up sounds familiar, but Maria is not a girl to be pitied. Her mother died long ago and she had little affection for her mostly absent father. And so the plain-fac...more I've been dying to read this book and it started off with great promise as we meet the characters of young Maria, her governess Miss Heliotrope, and her snooty little pet dog Wiggins. Maria has been recently orphaned by the death of her father and so they are all en-route to Moonacre Manor to live with a distant cousin. I know this set up sounds familiar, but Maria is not a girl to be pitied. Her mother died long ago and she had little affection for her mostly absent father. And so the plain-faced, but kind and devoted, Miss Heliotrope is really her true family. And although they're leaving a posh London lifestyle and facing huge change and uncertainty they are determined to make the best of it.

One of the strengths of this book is the descriptions of character, appearance and place. I was instantly transported and felt an affection for all of the characters (both human and animal) right away. And there is a mystery to be solved and Maria herself is an integral piece of the puzzle. So, in this way it's all very exciting and fun and it's easy to see how this book has charmed many girls over the years - including J.K. Rowling.

My big criticism of the book is that after all the loving care Goudge took to build character and plot about halfway through it all started to feel a bit rushed and slapped together. The pace and feel of the second half of the book just didn't match up to the first half for me. The story is high on coincidence and low on conflict so it doesn't make for an entirely satisfying adult read, but I know I would have been charmed as a younger reader. It's also worth noting that religion plays a big role in the storyline. But it is presented in a unique and mostly tolerant sort of way that makes it palatable for modern and/or secular type readers. It is a book that places emphasis on the values of nature and kindness and family relationships - all very worthy in my mind! All in all I'm glad to see it back in print and I would recommend it to any imaginative little girl who loves fantasy.(less)

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Mar 30, 2008 Andrealitchfield rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: 8 and up

Recommended to Andrealitchfield by: Mom

Do you like adventure? Family pets that are not really, um ,family pets? Feasting? Ponies? Feisty heroines? Little boys who drop in for a play date that no one can see but you? Long family feuds that threaten to wreck everything unless someone very brave acts quickly with a clear head and great courage? This book's got'em! The story of young Maria Merryweather and her friend, Robin, is a classic. The scene at tea, where Robin and Maria agree to marry, had me rolling on the floor! It can be a bit...more

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Jan 01, 2011 Meika rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: i-quit

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I opened this book thinking it would be akin to The Last Unicorn or The Secret Garden. No. It is not. It is.... a watered-down version of a cheap Gothic romance (no offense to fine, cheesy Gothic romances) with an overt Christian agenda. I don't mind books that introduce a Christian ethic. This was not an ethic; THIS was an agenda. As in, deliberately stating that all the "evil" charaters are Atheists. One of the characters even goes so far as to say that he was an Atheist until he fell off his...more

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Feb 04, 2008 Monica Edinger rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: childrensliterature, sentimentalfavorite, classic

I reread this book a few years ago (after J.K. Rowling spoke of it as her one childhood favorite) and loved it. I'm eager to see what they do with the movie. I haven't heard of any kids today reading it and am afraid, frankly, to give it to any. Feels a bit of its time somehow. But I love it.

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Jun 14, 2007 Annie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: comfort-reads, childrens, own-it, 5-stars

One of my fav books from childhood & one I re-read annually. Thanks to JK Rowling, it's now undergoing a resurgence in popularity - being republished & make into a movie. Not bad for a book which one the Carnegie Medal in 1946. Ever since I have wanted a round tower bedroom.

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Sep 29, 2009 Samantha rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy

Three stars is rare for me and I feel at odds to provide such a low rate compared to my standard. It wasn't a bad book in the slightest. This was a lovely and magical children's story full of hope and inspiration, magic and wonder. For taking place in the 1800's it shed a lot of light on female power which was not readily accepted or commonplace for the time at hand which was intriguing to read.

The reason for the seemingly low rate is simply that the story didn't resonate with me as others tend...more

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Oct 07, 2012 Meg rated it 5 of 5 stars

*This month’s Jolly Girls Book Club read!*

I had so much fun reading this delightful, happy fairytale for our book club this month! Written in the 1940's by Elizabeth Goudge, you won't find a modern tale anything like it. It has decent, good, kind, caring characters, and quite a bit of God and religion, Gasp*! I found the message of forgiveness and of the hope for something better inspiring, and the heroine strong and good. It is a book you want your little girls to read! And don't forget the des...more

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Apr 09, 2011 Nikki rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, children-s-and-ya

Seventh book of the twenty-four hour readathon. Gosh, I'm sleepy.

The Little White Horse is a little fairytale, really. I remember a friend in first year recommendng it to me over and over again, so I had quite high hopes, but I don't think it's really that special. Everything is very predictable, and often slightly silly -- mistaking a lion for a dog, really? It's kind of sweet, at times, but it edges into too sweet. I'd have liked more of a sense of risk, and for things to come a bit less easil...more

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May 14, 2013 Kelli rated it 5 of 5 stars

Initially I picked this up at the library to read to my four year old daughter who is horse mad, and because it is widely reported to be J.K. Rowling's favorite book from childhood. My daugher listened to it with rapt attention though I had trouble following the wording in the beginning. As time went on, my brain opened back up a little and reached into a dusty well to pull out the meanings of lots of forgotton but lovely words. It is beautifully written and the author assumes that even her youn...more

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Mar 31, 2013 Kemaria rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: childhood-nostalgia

It seems a lot of those reviewers for whom this story didn't resonate are those who only learned about it as adults after hearing that J. K. Rowling liked it. I think this is one of those books where if you don't read it as a child, you will never fully appreciate it as an adult.

For me, I first read this book when I was probably seven or eight, and adored it at first read. It has remained one of my favorite childhood books. There's sheer magic in the descriptions - like Maria's room at the mano...more

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Mar 26, 2013 Gale rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: children-s-classics, fantasy-young-adult

"Mistaken Identity--by Moonlight"

This 1940's fantasy--beloved by J.K. Rowling--might be considered too saccharine for the 21st century; it is certain to bore most boys by the end of chapter one. Uneven pacing makes this tale a difficult read to embrace immediately; the vocabulary is dated and requires frequent trips to the dictionary. Much time is spent in exposition, with little dialogue in the opening pages, so youthful readers will need great patience until the plot takes off. The behavior o...more "Mistaken Identity--by Moonlight"

This 1940's fantasy--beloved by J.K. Rowling--might be considered too saccharine for the 21st century; it is certain to bore most boys by the end of chapter one. Uneven pacing makes this tale a difficult read to embrace immediately; the vocabulary is dated and requires frequent trips to the dictionary. Much time is spent in exposition, with little dialogue in the opening pages, so youthful readers will need great patience until the plot takes off. The behavior of the 13-year-old protagonist is unrealistic, as she orders her elders about, making decisions beyond her years. However noble her intentions, can she tame a lifelong villain and convert a confirmed bachelor? More importantly: can she learn to curb her own temper, which could jeopardize her dearest goals?

It has fallen to Maria Merryweather--the youngest in a line of unhappy moon princesses--to right century-old wrongs at and around Moonacre Manor. Upon arriving there as an orphan, accompanied by her faithful governess, Miss Heliotrope, Maria immediately loves the countryside, the quaint village and her middle-aged cousin/guardian. But gradually she discovers family secrets and town legends which transcend generations of pain and desapir. Can one slender girl make amends for past atrocities and more recent insults? And what was the fate of that elusive necklace of Moon Pearls?

Author Elizabeth Goudge has chosen to set her story in the early 19th century, so be prepared for many antiquated words and Victorian objects. Various animals--some with supernatural powers--are crucial to the denouement. One clear, prevailing theme is that of the need for balance and cooperation between the sun and the moon, between both moral and physical courage. A loving couple must complement each other's characteristics, in order to achieve a dignified and successful whole. Intertwining fragments of mythology and Christianity in a curious blend, the story chronicles Maria's quest for the elusive Little White Horse--who proves not a horse after all! An interesting book which some may consider a children's classic.

(July 11, 2010. I welcome dialogue with teachers.)
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Jan 16, 2013 Sienna rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2013, kindle

Oh, Maria Merryweather. You and your silvery everything except the orphan's scars you ought to bear, the way you "find comfort in personal adornment," especially silk, the way everything comes so easily to you in this tale. It's hard to love a heroine whose struggle isn't much of one, who forces her creator to write about charm and beauty to which "no pen could possibly do justice."

Honestly, after reading the first two chapters I wasn't sure if I would make it through The Little White Horse. At...more Oh, Maria Merryweather. You and your silvery everything except the orphan's scars you ought to bear, the way you "find comfort in personal adornment," especially silk, the way everything comes so easily to you in this tale. It's hard to love a heroine whose struggle isn't much of one, who forces her creator to write about charm and beauty to which "no pen could possibly do justice."

Honestly, after reading the first two chapters I wasn't sure if I would make it through The Little White Horse. At once naive, saccharine and just a wee bit sanctimonious, it might be one of those children's books that only succeed for readers of a certain age. But my mom — who hasn't read this particular story — loves Elizabeth Goudge, and that was enough to convince me to persist. I'm so glad I did.

Set in a ridiculously twee English estate and the nearby village in 1842, it features a cave masquerading as a house, a lion masquerading as a dog, an actual dog who's totally self-obsessed, a blue-blooded cat descended from Egyptian gods, an astral-projecting shepherd boy never seen without his peacock feather hat, and way too many pink geraniums for one manor with rooms too small for anyone but children and fairies and dwarves to enter. Naturally, it also contains a little white horse. And there are characters named Miss Heliotrope and Marmaduke Scarlet and Loveday Minette. There's a Cock Song. This book will never, ever, ever let you forget that cleanliness is next to godliness. It will warn you against pride and advise you to keep your temper. ("Never be aggravating, Maria, and never get in a rage.") Oh, and it's hilarious. To wit:

Not that she had ever mentioned her indigestion even to Maria, for she had been brought up by her mother to believe that it is the mark of a True Gentlewoman never to say anything to anybody about herself ever.

And it's wise.

'Nothing is ever finished and done with in this world,' said Old Parson. 'You might think a seed was finished and done with when it falls like a dead thing into the earth; but when it puts forth leaves and flowers next spring you see your mistake.'

And beautiful.

That walk through the park with Wrolf was a thing that Maria never forgot. It was almost dark now, and had she been alone she would have been afraid, but with Wrolf pacing along beside her, the embodiment of courage and strength, she felt as safe as houses. She walked slowly, the fingers of one hand twisted in his great furry ruff, and smelt the sweet scents of wet earth and flowers and moss, and lifted her head to watch for the first pricking forth of the stars in the sky above the treetops.

Sometimes the sweetness is cloying; sometimes it feels like one sugary candy too many. But mostly Goudge, like her preternaturally disciplined characters, knows when to stop, when to step back and let us know that her tongue is planted firmly in cheek: she also wants us to enjoy the story, to love it. And we do.(less)

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Dec 31, 2012 Jenny rated it 1 of 5 stars

I had to force myself to get through this one. There were two things wrong with this book.
1) Every character (even the 'bad' ones) were Mary/Gary Sues. Everyone had goodness in their hearts, everyone was perfect.
2) My belief was not suspended. Usually it is quite easy for me to immerse myself in a book and at least superficially believe what is going on. Not so in this case. Several examples: Deciding, on the fly, that you will marry a guy (two years older) that yells at you that you will marr...more

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Dec 25, 2012 Aeslis rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: animals, fantasy, middle-grade

This book is lovely, but definitely dated. It's very gendered and also very religious; there is a good deal of talk about giving such-and-such back to God.

Maria's father has died, and she moves to live with her cousin, whom she's never met. She anticipates a difficult life but finds everything magical and enchanting and perfect, and many paragraphs are dedicated to just how perfect her new home is, and how happy she is, and how much she loves everyone, & etc. We get it: Maria is the ideal of...more

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Sep 29, 2012 Helen Tozer rated it 2 of 5 stars

Published in 1946 and set in 1842, The Little White Horse merges legend, magic and adventure with old-fashioned morals and lashing of afternoon tea. The folklore influence and the inclusion of eccentric characters such as the ferocious chef Marmaduke and his all knowing, literate cat Zachariah, add to the offbeat feel of the book. Despite this originality, Elizabeth Goudge‏'s description of the landscape, the village and Maria's interactions with her beloved friends come across as a trifle twee....more Published in 1946 and set in 1842, The Little White Horse merges legend, magic and adventure with old-fashioned morals and lashing of afternoon tea. The folklore influence and the inclusion of eccentric characters such as the ferocious chef Marmaduke and his all knowing, literate cat Zachariah, add to the offbeat feel of the book. Despite this originality, Elizabeth Goudge‏'s description of the landscape, the village and Maria's interactions with her beloved friends come across as a trifle twee. The benevolent Old Parson springs to mind, instated in his picture-perfect cottage, tending lovingly to his flock. Helpfully, after each Sunday service the Vicar stands at the door of the church ready to reveal and reprimand each villager's sins. It's hard to tell how a 1940's child would read this but it struck me as overtly sanctimonious and judgmental.

Despite Maria's strong influence over the residents of Moonacre, she's often scolded for not acting as submissive as her gender dictates. It's incredibly frustrating to read! Seen through a modern day lens, Maria's childish brand of feminism grates - especially as she's considered old enough to marry. The implication seems to be that girls, women and brides should be suspended in a state of ignorant innocence. The Old Parson vehemently enforces this view whilst holding Maria in a 'grip of steel'. He advises, 'excessive female curiosity is not to be commended either. Nip it in the bud, my dear, while there is time.' Whilst it could be argued that Elizabeth Goudge‏ is accurately representing 1800 opinions, this view of femininity is repeated often enough as to be deliberate.

That all being said, Maria is ultimately a decisive, outgoing character. Her natural curiosity, sense of humour and passionate temper keep her from coming across as sanctimonious. In The Little White Horse Elizabeth Goudge has created a beguiling set of characters, and set them in a charming, idyllic English countryside with an intriguing and magical plot. (less)

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Sep 21, 2012 Carolyn rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: british-fiction, children-for-and-or-about, historical-fiction, fantasy

Summary: In 1854, Thirteen-year-old orphan Maria Merryweather arrives at her ancestral home in an enchanted village in England's West Country, where she discovers it is her destiny to right the wrongs of her ancestors and end an ancient feud.

"The theme of this story is as old as the fairy tales, and it is written with a haunting beauty of wording and atmosphere... it is a book to cherish, to read again and again and again."
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Aug 11, 2011 Beth Bonini rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I had never heard of this classic English book until a friend said it was the favourite book of her childhood . . . and, indeed, a "comfort read" well into adulthood. Now I see it everywhere -- and I marvel that I could have been unaware of it for so long.

By the third paragraph, I knew that I would love it.
"Humanity can be roughly divided into three sorts of people -- those who find comfort in literature, those who find comfort in personal adornment, and those who find comfort in food; and Miss...more

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Mar 16, 2011 Karolinde (Kari) rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: adventure, books-made-into-movies, fantasy, middle-level-books

I read this book because it has been pushed as one of J.K. Rowlings' favorite childhood books and a major influences on her work. There was also a limited release movie that looked fascinating. While the plot is interesting, there were so many annoying points that it made it hard to truly enjoy the story as much as I could have.

1. The resolution was all too predictable.
2. The main character is annoying. She is described as being aristocratic and that is her most important quality.
3. The animals...more

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Jun 10, 2010 Phillip rated it 4 of 5 stars

Elizabeth Goudge weaves her usual delicious prose in this good-hearted fantasy. Rather than being your standard fantasy adventure, this is more of a story of making discoveries and putting them to work. Maria, a spirited orphan, displays a precocious optimism that gets her through her challenges, whether they be conquering her own personal weaknesses or correcting mistakes of the past. The reader is swept away into a gentle world where animals demonstrate more than sentience (albeit a mute senti...more

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May 16, 2010 Larissa rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: own

Maria Merrywealther had, for all her young life, always lived in London. She was a London lady born and bread and she loved her London home that overlooked London square. It was here that she had her only friend, a boy with a feather in his hat named Robin, but according to Miss Heliotrope he only imaginary.

Upon the death of her long absent father Maria became an orphan, and so her governess Mrs Heliotrope, Wiggins and herself were to leave London and move to the unrefined and ill-comforted coun...more

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Oct 13, 2009 Dee rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Anyone who likes fantasy or fairytales...

If I could describe this book in one word, it would definatly be "gorgeous". The language, the atmosphere... I almost forgot about reality reading it! You may be thinking "who wants to read a book about a little white horse?" Honestly, its not like that at all. The book is much, much more than tea parties and riding sidesaddle, although we first meet the characters in a lovely horse-draw carrige...

Maria Merryweather, who recently became an orphan, is sent to live with her cousin Sir Benjamen wi...more

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Dec 14, 2010 Lady K rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantastique

C’est un livre très facile à lire et à comprendre, puisque j’ai réussi alors que je n’ai pas un super niveau en anglais. C’est une lecture très agréable, avec des personnages intéressant, un fil conducteur et plusieurs petites intrigues qui se croisent et se recroisent. Moi j’ai beaucoup aimé. Attention par contre, l’adaptation de ce livre n’en a que le nom. Ce n’est absolument pas la même histoire, ils gardent seulement l’univers et les différents noms des protagonistes. L’histoire change du to...more

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Oct 27, 2011 Melissa rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: children, own-it

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Dec 11, 2010 Benjamin Thomas rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy, young-adult

Continuing my December policy of reading books that have been on my TBR shelves forever, I picked up "The Little White Horse" by Elizabeth Goudge. This one was one of my wife's books that she brought to the marriage 25 years ago and judging by the cover would be a young adult fantasy novel that would appeal to girls. But it was on the shelves...so I had to read it sometime...

Once again, I'm glad I did. My impressions were correct in that I think it would appeal to young teenage girls, mostly due...more

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Aug 03, 2010 Roxy rated it 5 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. the book is totally different to the film. i love the relationship between robin and maria in the book and wish they had kept it in the film. it's so unique.

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maria's father and mother die so she has to live with her uncle. so she goes to moonacre with miss heletrope and her dog wiggins (forgotten in the film). they do not get attacked by bandits on the way and robin is not a bandit. infact maria thinks him to be her imaginary friend at first, which he is but he is real. confusing i know. a...more

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Oct 11, 2009 Jessica rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: young-adult

A sweet tale, and enjoyable enough to read, but so much of the story unnecessarily focuses on how important it is for women not to be curious. Don't ask questions, don't go exploring, wait for the men to explain things to you and tell you where to go. Additional important moral lesson: Don't ever quarrel with someone you love, because they will totally leave you forever.

The story is about a young girl who finds herself an orphan and moves from high-society London to her only surviving relative'...more

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Jul 24, 2012 Amy rated it 5 of 5 stars

This is probably the sweetest book I have or ever will read. It's got all the elements of a perfect fairytale, but it's not flashy or daring or "epic". The writing style brings you into 1842 with such grace and delightful attention to detail as to captivate and immerse you in the world of Maria Merryweather, no matter how many times you read it.
From the opening sentence, you know everything will turn out all right; you feel like each character is someone you care about very deeply.

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Jun 11, 2012 Tara Hall rated it 5 of 5 stars

My mother told me I had to read this book. As usually our tastes are not the same, I was skeptical, but I found myself drawn in immediately.

Goudge loved to go on and on with lengthy descriptions of character, appearance and place. In this book that works beautifully, as I was instantly transported into the story, and could identify with the characters, especially the tasty delicacies they were eating! I enjoyed the symbolism of the lion and the unicorn, that have been symbols of the sun and moon...more

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Dec 06, 2008 Slygly rated it 3 of 5 stars

I liked the book, but I wish that I would have read it when I was eight or nine; I would have loved it then. It has a very Secret Garden-ish feel to it; there is the prevailing theme that hearty food and wholesome English countryside will solve all character flaws. I would recommend The Little White Horse to fans of light-hearted fantasies, but I personally prefer more conflict and suspense and ambiguous endings in mine.

However, I adored the bountiful, Hobbitty-like and Little House in the Big W...more

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Apr 16, 2013 Katelynn rated it 4 of 5 stars

I remember exactly how this book came into my possesion. I was strolling through Borders(missed so much) and I saw the name J.K Rowling out of the corner of my eye. I am a HUUUUGE Harry Potter fan so with out even reading anything on it I picked this little jewl up and took it to be my own. Man was I suprised to find that this book will forever be one of my favorite childhood books!

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Amazing characters that consume you with their every action and an amazing story that held me hostage ti...more

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Elizabeth de Beauchamp Goudge was an English author of novels, short stories and children's books.

Born in Wells, she moved with her family to Ely when her father, a clergyman, was transferred there. When her father, Henry Leighton Goudge, was made Regius Professor of Divinity at Oxford, the family left Ely and went to Christ Church, Oxford.

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“Humanity can be roughly divided into three sorts of people - those who find comfort in literature, those who find comfort in personal adornment, and those who find comfort in food;” — 62 people liked it

“Robin: When you do marry, who will you marry?
Maria: I have not quite decided yet, but I think I shall marry a boy I knew in London.
Robin(yells): What? Marry some mincing nincompoop of a Londoner with silk stockings and a pomade in his hair and face like a Cheshire cheese? You dare do such a thing! You - Maria - if you marry a London man I'll wring his neck! (...) I'll not only wring his neck, I'll wring everybody's necks, and I'll go right away out of the valley, over the hills to the town where my father came from, and I won't ever come back here again. So there!
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Maria: Why don't you want me to marry that London boy?
Robin(shouting): Because you are going to marry me. Do you hear, Maria? You are going to marry me.” — 14 people liked it

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