So this title isn't really Halloweeny, but I just finished reading it and had to share. I admit I bought Little (Grrl) Lost, not because I knew who de Lint was, or that I cared about the “Winner of the World Fantasy Award” tag above his name – it was that cover! The brushed silver wash over muted pastel hues, the funky, blue-haired girl and the bird in flight. Wow – really stunning. Then I flipped the book over and read the blurb:
From the Publisher
When T.J. and her family are forced to move from their farm to the Newford suburbs, she makes an unexpected new friend Elizabeth, a punked-out teen runaway with a big attitude who also happens to be a Little, standing just six inches tall. Her family lives inside the walls of T.J.'s house. T.J. and Elizabeth soon forge a prickly friendship that is put to the test when each girl finds herself in dangerous territory, without any way to help the other. Both have to learn the hard way whom to trust, and how to rely on their instincts and find kindred spirits. "Little (Grrl) Lost" is Charles de Lint at his captivating best.
Little (Grrl) Lost was a quick, cute read, full of unique fairy mythology in a contemporary setting. T.J. and Elizabeth are quirky, gutsy female lead characters. De Lint has earned another fan. I’m on the hunt for more of his titles and they should be easy to find, the man is a prolific writer. An extra bonus for me is that he's a Canadian, living in Ottawa. Check out his website for more details: www.charlesdelint.com
From the Publisher
When T.J. and her family are forced to move from their farm to the Newford suburbs, she makes an unexpected new friend Elizabeth, a punked-out teen runaway with a big attitude who also happens to be a Little, standing just six inches tall. Her family lives inside the walls of T.J.'s house. T.J. and Elizabeth soon forge a prickly friendship that is put to the test when each girl finds herself in dangerous territory, without any way to help the other. Both have to learn the hard way whom to trust, and how to rely on their instincts and find kindred spirits. "Little (Grrl) Lost" is Charles de Lint at his captivating best.
Little (Grrl) Lost was a quick, cute read, full of unique fairy mythology in a contemporary setting. T.J. and Elizabeth are quirky, gutsy female lead characters. De Lint has earned another fan. I’m on the hunt for more of his titles and they should be easy to find, the man is a prolific writer. An extra bonus for me is that he's a Canadian, living in Ottawa. Check out his website for more details: www.charlesdelint.com
3 comments:
I'm glad you enjoyed the book =)
I did, Kate. ;) I also finished Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater - if you haven't read that one yet....go gets it!
I really liked this book and its been a long time but who are the two boys that TJ meats
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