Synopses & Reviews
When T.J. and her family are forced to move from their farm to the Newford suburbs, she makes an unexpected new friend?Elizabeth, a punked-out teen runaway with a big attitude?who also happens to be a ?Little,? standing just six inches tall. Her family lives inside the walls of T.J.?s house. T.J. and Elizabeth soon forge a prickly friendship that?s put to the test when each girl finds herself in dangerous territory, without any way to help the other. Both have to learn the hard way whom to trust, and how to rely on their instincts and find kindred spirits.
Little (Grrl) Lost is Charles de Lint at his captivating best.
Review
"T.J. and Elizabeth are appealing, genuine characters . . . and de Lint's narrative is rich, vivid, and descriptive. Those unfamiliar with de Lint's work will love this gateway to Newford, and fans will be in line already. Buy two." -
VOYASynopsis
In his latest novel, de Lint offers a delightful combination of realism, magic, humor, and hope, in a story about a 14-year-old girl who makes a surprising new friend--a six-inch high, punked-out teenage Little who has run away from home.
Synopsis
When fourteen-year-old TJ and her family are forced to move from their farm to the suburbs, she has to give up her beloved horse, Redbut she makes a surprising new friend. Elizabeth is a Little, a six-inch-high punked-out teen with an attitude, who has run away from home to make her way in the world. TJ and Elizabeththe Big and the Littlesoon become friends, but each quickly finds herself in a truly life-threatening situation, and they are unable to help each other. Little (Grrl) Lost is a delightful combination of realism, magic, humor, and hope, and is sure to win Charles de Lint many new teen and adult fans.
About the Author
Charles de Lint lives in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.