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The Day Boy and the Night Girl (Fairy Tale (Hovel Audio))

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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.

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.

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?