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Together with the gorgeous illustrations from Charles Vess, this ageless tale completely transports the reader into a mythical and magical universe. I just could have kept reading and looking at the pictures all day long in order to stay there and never leave!
The combination of the Folklore-Fairy Tale with the time Science Fiction (going back in time/time travel/alternate reality/however you describe it) really worked well!
Usually I find De Lint's adult novels are deeper and richer, however t ...more
The combination of the Folklore-Fairy Tale with the time Science Fiction (going back in time/time travel/alternate reality/however you describe it) really worked well!
Usually I find De Lint's adult novels are deeper and richer, however t ...more
A lovely, beautifully illustrated prequel to Seven Wild Sisters, telling the story of how Lillian was turned into a cat for a day and met the Apple Tree Man.
As much as I love Charles de Lint, I have to admit he plays fast and loose with his Native American traditions -- almost as if the tribes were interchangeable. Unfortunately, in this book it's very apparent since Ananzi makes an appearance as an old woman named Aunt Nancy.
And yes, I know it says that Aunt Nancy's father came from Africa, an ...more
As much as I love Charles de Lint, I have to admit he plays fast and loose with his Native American traditions -- almost as if the tribes were interchangeable. Unfortunately, in this book it's very apparent since Ananzi makes an appearance as an old woman named Aunt Nancy.
And yes, I know it says that Aunt Nancy's father came from Africa, an ...more
Around the Year Reading Challenge Item #27: A Book With a Beautiful Title
I expected to like this book a lot more than I actually did -- as a cat lover, I was disappointed that the cats did not play a bigger part, that we never learned much about their society or their "cat magic" and that the inciting incident of Lillian being transformed into a cat wasn't even that much of the story.
The quest that actually takes up most of the book felt a little convoluted to me, and the messaging trite. The fi ...more
I expected to like this book a lot more than I actually did -- as a cat lover, I was disappointed that the cats did not play a bigger part, that we never learned much about their society or their "cat magic" and that the inciting incident of Lillian being transformed into a cat wasn't even that much of the story.
The quest that actually takes up most of the book felt a little convoluted to me, and the messaging trite. The fi ...more
I am a huge fan of fair- tales and folklore. There's something exciting about these stories, especially Folktales. I've always been fascinated by Folktales, as they always seem to have a rich history to them that I find enticing, and highly engaging. These are stories that are full of possibilities, lessons learned, and have an element of realism to them. In essence, folktales are exciting to listen to, and read about.
Charles De Lint's The Cats of Tanglewood Forest is an unforgettable folklore ...more
This is a sweet adventure story of a girl finding her way through magical animal territory, a story of loss, and finding one's way. It took my son and I a long time to get through this as a read aloud, and i probably would not have finished it myself. It is a good fit for kids who love magical animal stories.
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Beautiful illustrations and a fun story. Not sure about the First People part of the story, a bit cliche there. Otherwise a fun romp about being oneself and what is important.
I still don't like that picture of the funeral scene, but the rest of the issues I mentioned in my last review bothered me a lot less this time.
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A light read. Just what I needed. Also my first De Lint but definitely not my last!
Mar 08, 2013
Anki
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