Synopses & Reviews
Charles de Lint's remarkable novels and shorter fiction are, in a very real sense, coming of age stories. Here, for the first time, is a collection of his stories about teenagers a collection for teen and adult readers alike. From the streets of his famed Newford to the alleys of Bordertown to the realms of Faerie, this is storytelling that will transfix and delight, with characters who will linger in the mind many of them from his novels.
Featuring an illuminating preface by acclaimed author, anthologist, and critic Terri Windling, Waifs and Strays is a must-own for de Lint fans, and an ideal introduction to his work for newcomers.
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"Sixteen short stories by the noted urban fantasist capture both the wistful sadness of epic ballads and the lingering beauty of summer dreams....De Lint's pen is ever graceful and evocative, his heroines simultaneously earthy and evanescent." Kirkus Reviews
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"[These] 16 stories evoke a sense of magic just beyond the ordinary world....A showcase for the diversity of a popular fantasy writer, this will draw de Lint's fans and also serve as a good introduction to his work." Booklist
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"Mythic fiction is at its best in this anthology....De Lint's characters are often lonely and intelligent misfits whose self-discovery triumphs over plot. Described as 'urban fantasy,' these stories represent a hybrid genre for readers who only want one arm through the door into another world." School Library Journal
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"How can I describe this book? Brilliant seems overdone, and magnificent an understatement. It's absolutely representative of de Lint's finest works, a sampler of the worlds he's created or borrowed, bringing in some of his finest, best-loved, best-remembered characters. In his stories, you'll find worlds within worlds, and magic around every corner." Michael M. Jones, Green Man Review
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"This is the perfect de Lint primer." Chronicle
Synopsis
From one of the fantasy genre's greatest trailblazers, Waifs and Strays is a must-read.
Charles de Lint's remarkable novels and shorter fiction are, in a very real sense, coming of age stories. Here, for the first time, is a collection of his stories for teen and adult readers alike. From the streets of his famed Newford to the alleys of Bordertown to the realms of Faerie, this is storytelling that will transfix and delight, with characters who will linger in the mind, many of them from his novels. Featuring an illuminating preface by acclaimed author, anthologist, and critic Terri Windling, Waifs and Strays is a must-own for de Lint fans, and an ideal introduction to his work for newcomers."
Synopsis
Charles de Lint's remarkable novels and shorter fiction are, in a very real sense, coming of age stories. Here, for the first time, is a collection of his stories about teenagers&150a collection for teen and adult readers alike. From the streets of his famed Newford to the alleys of Bordertown to the realms of Faerie, this is storytelling that will transfix and delight, with characters who will linger in the mind&150many of them from his novels. Featuring an illuminating preface by acclaimed author, anthologist, and critic Terri Windling, Waifs and Strays is a must-own for de Lint fans, and an ideal introduction to his work for newcomers.
About the Author
Charles de Lint is the author of more than 47 books. He lives with his wife, kindred spirit, and fellow musician the two have a steady weekly gig MaryAnn Harris.