At the Back of the North Wind by George MacDonald
"At the Back of the North Wind" by George MacDonald is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a young boy named Diamond who lives in a modest home above a coachhouse and experiences magical adventures with the personification of the North Wind. Through his encounters, themes of kindness, courage, and the mysteries of life and nature unfold as Diamond navigates the tension between comfort and
the challenges of the world outside. The opening of the novel introduces Diamond, who sleeps in a hayloft above horses. During a stormy night, he hears a voice that belongs to the North Wind, who playfully argues with him about a hole in the wall that lets the cold air into his bed. This whimsical conversation reveals both the curiosity and innocence of Diamond as he interacts with this mysterious character. As the North Wind becomes increasingly involved in Diamond's life, he finds himself drawn into her fantastical world, leading to a series of adventures that promise to explore the deeper meanings of comfort, fear, and companionship. The narrative sets a tone of wonder and possibility, inviting young readers into a rich tapestry of imagination woven through Diamond's eyes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | MacDonald, George, 1824-1905 |
|---|---|
| Title | At the Back of the North Wind |
| Note | A simplified adaption of this work is available: eBook #18614. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 89.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/At_the_Back_of_the_North_Wind |
| Credits | Produced by Martin Ward, and David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 225 |
| Release Date | Jul 11, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Aug 7, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 938 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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