Waifs and Strays
No. of pages 416
Published: 2004
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"Waifs and Strays" by Charles de Lint is a collection of interconnected stories that capture the essence of his urban fantasy universe. The tales revolve around themes of magic, music, and the journeys of outcasts and wanderers in a bustling city where the mundane meets the extraordinary. Characters like a mysterious street musician, a lost girl, and a troubled boy navigate the complexities of their lives, encountering both supernatural creatures and poignant moments of connection. Each story weaves together folklore and contemporary struggles, inviting readers into a world where hope and wonder persist amidst the challenges of life. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 416 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2004 by Firebird .
CHARLES DE LINT is the much beloved author of more than seventy adult, young adult, and children's books, including The Cats of Tanglewood Forest , The Blue Girl , The Painted Boy , and Under My Skin. Well-known throughout fantasy and science-fiction circles as one of the trailblazers of the modern fantasy genre, he is the recipient of the World Fantasy, White Pine, Crawford, and Aurora awards. De Lint is a poet, songwriter, performer, and folklorist, and he writes a monthly book-review column for the Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction . He shares his home in Ottawa, Canada, with his wife, MaryAnn Harris.