Buy a discounted paperback of waifs and strays online from australias leading online bookstore. Ola has real depth and a great attitude towards the world. The author has made a name for himself working with magical realism and mythical fiction. This is a book that is about teenagers, but is by no means a book simply for that audience. His most popular setting is the invented town of newford. The stories take place in numerous locals and are the book is divided into sections accordingly. If you dont mind short fiction linked by a common setting and recurring characters, i think the collection dreams underfoot is probably the best place to start its listed as book 3 here on lt, but the two that come before it are early works, and this is where the primary cast of characters that he follows through most of the. This book is a collection of stories that is centered on young adults. One of our regulars, ron, grabs a seat while he still can. Waifs and strays refers to several things in the course of the book.
His short stories are among the most creative i have ever come across, and believe his works on urban fantasy and modern faerie tales to be absolute in their beauty, and unique. His short stories are among the most creative i have ever come across, and believe his works on urban fantasy and modern faerie tales to be absolute in their beauty, and unique portrayal of everyday ambitions,fears, and desires. From the streets of his famed newford to the alleys of bordertown to the realms of faerie, this is storytelling. From one of the fantasy genres greatest trailblazers, waifs and strays is a mustread. Here youll find tales set in newford and in ottawa, in high fantasy and. Tales from the twilight realm, and dreams underfoot, and more on. Waifs and strays viking, hardcover, october 2002 is my first young adult collection, gathering stories written throughout my career that feature teenage protagonists. Mermaids sing in the murky harbor, desert spirits crowd the night, and dreams are more real than waking. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. His longtime confidante, marina, is once again keeping secrets from him, and as josh discovers how to harness and wield. Like the young artist of somewhere in my mind there is a painting box, most of them learn to tread the delicate balance between fairies and fancies and the everyday magic all around. The first book of the wildlings trilogy, under my skin, won the 20 aurora award for young adult. However, none of these can be found in online formats and they are quite rare. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Waifs and strays 2002 description waifs and strays is an excellent book. Nov 01, 20 his most popular setting is the invented town of newford. From one of the fantasy genres greatest trailblazers, waifs and strays is a must read. He is married toand plays music withmaryann harris. Here, for the first time, is a collection of his stories for teen and adult readers alike. Renowned as one of the trailblazers of the modern fantasy genre, he is the recipient of the world fantasy, white pine, crawford, and aurora awards. Description in the city of newford, when the stars and the vibes are right, you can touch magic. Primarily a writer of fantasy fiction, he has written widely in the subgenres of urban fantasy, contemporary magical realism, and mythic fiction. A series of strange murders have baffled the police but each one is. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. Jun 17, 2004 from one of the fantasy genres greatest trailblazers, waifs and strays is a mustread. Here, for the first time, is a collection of his storie. Our friend kenny heins doled out wine and cranberry juice. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience.
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