The Day Boy And The Night Girl [Paperback]

George MacDonald (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 17, 2004 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

WATHO at length had her desire, for witches often get what they want: a splendid boy was born to the fair Aurora. Just as the sun rose, he opened his eyes. Watho carried him immediately to a distant part of the castle, and persuaded the mother that he never cried but once, dying the moment he was born. Overcome with grief, Aurora left the castle as soon as she was able, and Watho never invited her again.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC (June 17, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1419158678
• ISBN-13: 978-1419158674
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.1 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,722,410 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a lovely children's story, December 12, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: The Day Boy and the Night Girl (Hardcover)

I absolutely love this story! George MacDonald has a lovely sort of grandfatherly style, and this is perfect to be divided up as a series of bedtime stories. A boy who has never seen night and a girl who has never seen day help each other cope with their fears. It is available online if you don't mind digging a little. Otherwise, you'll have to wait for them to find it for you. E-mail me if you want the address for the online e-text version. It doesn't quite have the charm of an actual book, but if it's all you've got, it's better than nothing.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging and moving, June 26, 2000

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Scott Raymond (Kansas City, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Day Boy and the Night Girl (Hardcover)

MacDonald's skill in imagery and storytelling are exemplified by this memorable fairy tale. One of those wonderful rare books that's extremely accessible and "light", but also is deeply stirring and has lasting weight. I'm sure it's one I'll enjoy reading to my kids.

5.0 out of 5 stars The great implication I got!, December 3, 2009

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Guang Wu (China) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Day Boy and the Night Girl (Dodo Press) (Paperback)

Once again, I am very much impressed by author's imagination.

Besides, this story makes me think how our human society behaves like the characters in this story, one knows only day and the other knows only night.

Many countries behave so, people in different countries have very different knowledge, that is, people only know what they are allowed to know. Why cannot we help each other using our different knowledge to build a better world?