It should not be so hard to write both poetry and fiction. Both arts, after all, make use of the same materials, words and punctuation. Poems...
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If you are familiar with Colin Meloy's magical way of weaving intricate stories in his song writing, you will love this book! Being his debut novel, I thought the story would run dry towards the end-- I couldn't have been more wrong. This adventure was very original and exciting through and through. The illustrations by Carson Ellis were beautiful, and added even more strange magic to the story line. I loved this book. I believe all ages will enjoy it for years to come, and I will store it among my classic favorites.
This collection is unlike anything I have ever read. A potpourri of interesting characters in completely original settings and situations, this book will not let you down. Every story has a twist of reality that would take place in another world, and while you may find yourself relating to the stories in some silly kind of way, it will take your imagination to the brink.
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Wildwood by Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis
Cassie Guess, January 4, 2012
If you are familiar with Colin Meloy's magical way of weaving intricate stories in his song writing, you will love this book! Being his debut novel, I thought the story would run dry towards the end-- I couldn't have been more wrong. This adventure was very original and exciting through and through. The illustrations by Carson Ellis were beautiful, and added even more strange magic to the story line. I loved this book. I believe all ages will enjoy it for years to come, and I will store it among my classic favorites.Willful Creatures: Stories by Aimee Bender
Cassie Guess, April 8, 2011
This collection is unlike anything I have ever read. A potpourri of interesting characters in completely original settings and situations, this book will not let you down. Every story has a twist of reality that would take place in another world, and while you may find yourself relating to the stories in some silly kind of way, it will take your imagination to the brink.