It was like watching part of some half-lost hero tale, something that belonged to an older and darker and more shining world than mine. —Rosemary Sutcliff, The Shining Company In […]
George MacDonald’s Fantastic Imagination
I’m no stranger to George MacDonald. In fact, I would say I often feel like his welcome companion when I’m immersed in his fiction. A Quiet Neighborhood, Castle Warlock, or […]
The Beatryce Prophecy by Kate DiCamillo
The world is not always a kind place, said Brother Edik. We may lose those we love along the way, but unexpected friends, like a goat, can bring delight and […]
Review: Hollow Chest
London, 1945. World War II is coming to an end. The Blitz, air raid sirens, and bomb shelters are things of the past, but the reality of living with loss […]
Imagination Matters
What if our imagination was stunted, having never really grown? I admit I haven’t considered this idea before. Call me naïve, but I supposed everyone had an active imagination whether […]