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The book tells the story of a young boy named Diamond. He is a very sweet little boy who makes joy everywhere he goes. He fights despair and gloom and brings peace to his family. One night, as he is trying to sleep, Diamond repeatedly plugs up a hole in the loft (also his bedroom)... Read Full Overview

No children's library is complete without this beautiful hardcover edition of the Victorian fairy tale that has enchanted readers for more than a hundred years.

George Macdonald's timeless novel tells the magical story of Diamond, the son of a poor coachman, who... Read Full Overview

This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare's... Read Full Overview

At The Back of The North Wind By George MacDonald The book tells the story of a young boy named Diamond. He is a very sweet little boy who makes joy everywhere he goes. He fights despair and gloom and brings peace to his family. One night, as he is trying to sleep, Diamond repeatedly... Read Full Overview

"At the Back of the North Wind" by George MacDonald is a richly imaginative and deeply moving novel that explores profound themes of life, death, and spiritual growth through the lens of a fantastical adventure. The story centers around a young boy named Diamond, whose innocent... Read Full Overview

In this Radio Theatre audio drama adaptation of George MacDonald's classic story, a beautiful woman known as the North Wind blows through a small village in Victorian London, and everyday lives are mysteriously enveloped by a power and a glory. Along the way, she visits a poor... Read Full Overview

I HAVE been asked to tell you about the back of the north wind. An old Greek writer mentions a people who lived there, and were so comfortable that they could not bear it any longer, and drowned themselves. My story is not the same as his. I do not think Herodotus had got the... Read Full Overview

Diamond, a young boy living in nineteenth-century London, has many adventures as he travels with the beautiful Lady North Wind and comes to know the many facets of her protective and violent temper.

"At the Back of the North Wind" by George MacDonald is a richly imaginative and deeply moving novel that explores profound themes of life, death, and spiritual growth through the lens of a fantastical adventure. The story centers around a young boy named Diamond, whose innocent... Read Full Overview

This new edition of George MacDonald's 1871 classic is presented and introduced as Volume 10 in The Cullen Collection by Michael Phillips.

At the Back of the North Wind

Known as one of the most ethereal children's fantasies by George MacDonald, At the Back of the North Wind has been a favorite among families for over a century. MacDonald, a Scottish author and Christian minister, is most known for his unique children's fairy tales, blended... Read Full Overview

This annotated edition of " At the Back of the North Wind " includes: Plot Summary Characters Analysis Historical Context Biography "At the Back of the North Wind " by George MacDonald Step into a world where the magical and the mystical intertwine with profound life lessons... Read Full Overview

Still powerful and relevant, a cogent attack on organozed religion and literal interpretations of the Bible.