Published: 2000
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"At the Back of the North Wind" is a fantastical tale that follows a young boy named Diamond, who meets a mystical figure known as the North Wind. Through their enchanting adventures, Diamond encounters various realms and experiences life’s joys and sorrows. He learns about love, compassion, and the nature of reality as he navigates dreamlike landscapes, connecting with both magical beings and human emotions. As Diamond grapples with the challenges he faces, the story explores themes of faith, innocence, and the transition between childhood and adulthood, revealing profound truths about life and the human spirit. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-7th grade.
This book was published in 2000 by PocketPCpress .
George MacDonald (1824-1905) was a Scottish poet and writer of fiction. Owner of Edward D. Nudelman Fine and Rare Books in Seattle, Washington, Edward D. Nudelman is a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America. He is the author of the foreword for the enhanced edition of Jessie Willcox Smith Mother Goose. His latest project is editing two new board books containing Smith's artwork, Jessie Willcox Smith for Kids and Jessie Willcox Smith Mother Goose, both published by Pelican.
This book contains the following story:
At the Back of the North Wind
A stable boy follows the North Wind on a series of adventures in George MacDonald's classic tale “At the Back of the North Wind”. On their travels Diamond sees the North Wind do good deeds, but also things that seem awful although they have good outcomes. The North Wind also shows him her own land - where there is no pain or death - but which he can only see in shadow until his own death.Full original text available here.
This book features the following characters:
Little Diamond
This book features the character Little Diamond.
North Wind
This book features the character North Wind.
