[close] A powerful wizard, a ten year old boy, a dungeon, a chained prisoner, and a mother waiting for her son to return -- who could ask for more than beloved Scottish author George MacDonald presents in this delightful story! George MacDonald, a friend of Samuel Clemens ('Mark Twain') as well as of such famous European authors as Lewis Carroll, wrote this intriguing 1878 tale in the form of a long letter, as the title suggests, to American boys. While not an overtly religious work, "A Letter To American Boys" is written from a Christian viewpoint, moral without being moralistic. Enjoyable by both boys and girls as well as adults, "A Letter To American Boys" has stood the test of time and is a welcome addition to any library. [close]