Linnets and Valerians
Linnets and Valerians
Softcover, 288 pages ISBN 978-1-56792-521-0 978-1-56792-521-0 2015, $13.95
Linnets and Valerians
By Elizabeth Goudge
Illustrated by Lauren Mills
When Nan, Robert, Timothy, and Betsy's father went off to explore in Egypt, he left the children with their grandmother who lived in the English countryside. Unfortunately she did not much like children, much less their dog, Absalom. So the children ran away to stay with their Uncle Ambrose, an eccentric, strict, and loveable retired school teacher who was determined to give them an Education, but in addition to Greek, Latin, and Literature, the Linnet children learned much more — about nature and magic, the power of the past and Pan, and, of course, the importance of the bees. They used their knowledge to find the lost Valerians, undo some very wicked, ancient spells, and reunite a divided family. The word "enchanting" is overused, but in this case it applies.
As this world becomes increasingly ugly, callous and materialistic it needs to be reminded that the old fairy stories are rooted in truth, that imagination is of value, that happy endings do, in fact, occur, and that the blue spring mist that make an ugly street look beautiful is just as real a thing as the street itself. —Elizabeth Goudge
Elizabeth Goudge writes with the gentleness and good humor that have long endeared her to adult readers…blending fantasy and fact with the sure touch of the born storyteller. —The New York Times Book Review
A lively, romantic plot, varied and endearingly eccentric characters and picturesque settings. — Booklist
An American Library Association Notable Book.
Quick Links
-
LINKS
Links of interest, click here for more details.
-
WORKSHOPS
For a complete list of upcoming workshops, click here.
-
EVENTS
Click here to view the latest events and gallery information.
-
BIOGRAPHICAL
Click here to learn more about Lauren Mills with a complete CV.
-
CONTACT LAUREN MILLS
Contact Lauren Mills for more information on items for sale, event inquiries and workshop details.
