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by Terri Windling (Editor), Ellen Datlow (Editor) "WHEN I WAS little, I used to wonder why the sidewalk trees had iron fences around them..." (more)
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Michael Cadnum, Jane Yolen, Patricia A. McKillip and 15 others interpret an enduring legend through short stories and poetry in The Green Man: Tales From the Mythic Forest, ed. by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling, illus. by Charles Vess. Brief biographies accompany the work of each author.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Grade 8-Up The image of the "Green Man" is an ancient one as the introduction to this collection makes clear. From the old tales to Tolkien to Susan Cooper's Green Boy (McElderry, 2002), the awakening of nature has fueled many a gripping tale. The 15 stories and 3 poems were written for this book by such diverse authors as Patricia McKillip, Michael Cadnum, and Midori Snyder. Mature themes and an often sophisticated view of the world and how one survives in it characterize many of these selections. The mood is sometimes playful, as in Gregory Maguire's "Fee, Fie, Foe, et Cetera," or mystical as in the Native American story by Carolyn Dunn. No matter what the ambience or the plot underlying each selection, there is a real sense of how powerful nature can be in its various guises. Most readers will skip the introduction and head straight for the stories, but will be rewarded by reading it afterward. Each selection includes a biographical sketch and comments from the author. -Amy Kellman, The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, PA
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Reading level: Young Adult
Paperback: 400 pages
Publisher: Firebird (April 12, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0142400297
ISBN-13: 978-0142400296
Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 1.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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WHEN I WAS little, I used to wonder why the sidewalk trees had iron fences around them. Read the first page

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Central Park, General's Wife, Jack the Greater, Jack the Lesser, Author's Note, Filthy Tilda, The Boy Who Was, Jeffrey Ford, New Girl, Iyi Tanakbi, Red Knight, New York, Rio Seco, World Fantasy Award, Milo Johnson, Rotten Ronda, Ali Anugne, Carolyn Dunn, Delia Sherman, King Pious, Midori Snyder, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, Queen Mother, Emma Bull, Gregory Maguire

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Green Man by Andy Wood in Front Matter (1), Front Matter (2), and Front Matter (3)
Medicine Road by Charles De Lint on page 84, and Back Matter
Winter Rose by Patricia A. McKillip in Front Matter, and page 135
The Lord of the Rings [VHS] by Elijah Wood in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
The Flight of Michael McBride by Midori Snyder in Front Matter, and page 166

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The Faery Reel: Tales from the Twilight Realm by Ellen Datlow in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
Firebirds: An Anthology of Original Fantasy and Science Fiction by Lloyd Alexander on page 41, and page 178
Wolf Moon by Charles de Lint in Front Matter
Hanging Out With the Dream King: Interviews with Neil Gaiman and His Collaborators by Joe McCabe on page 261
Salon Fantastique: Fifteen Original Tales of Fantasy by Ellen Datlow in Front Matter

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5.0 out of 5 stars Read it and be refreshed by green., July 7, 2003

By	Tom Knapp "Rambles.NET editor" (Lancaster, PA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Green Man : Tales from the Mythic Forest (Hardcover)

Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling have paid true homage to the spirit of the Green Man in this anthology. Not only do the short stories collected in this hefty volume evoke a true sense of mystery in the wild, but artist Charles Vess -- who publishes much of his work via his own, well-respected Green Man Press -- has provided cover art and incidental illustrations to bring the concept alive.
From top to bottom, front to back, Tales from the Mythic Forest is an excellent collection of stories unearthing the heart of the woodlands, the spirit of the trees and the face of nature.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Mythic Bang for your Buck, September 2, 2002

By	Daniel Barer (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Green Man : Tales from the Mythic Forest (Hardcover)

Here's why I recommend this anthology:

-- It's a terrific bargain. For around the price of a nonillustrated trade paperback [$$$], you get a hardbound book with illustrated dust jacket and chapter headings by master fantasy illustrator Charles Vess.

-- I read the stories in it in order, instead of picking and choosing the authors I liked. I probably haven't done that in a multi-author anthology since I was a teenager (back when giant lizards roamed the Earth).

-- Vess is an Illustrator, in the best sense of the word. He doesn't just draw pretty pictures; he helps tell the stories.

-- Even though this is a theme anthology, and (as others note) there's lots of stories of teens coming of age while lost in the wilderness, the authors have diverse voices. You get different stories, with different teens (some likeable, others detestable), going through a variety of life-changing experiences.

-- Although the stories vary in quality, they're all readable -- even Midori Snyder's story, which left a bad taste in my mouth by tying things up in too neat a bow and giving the hero's girlfriend a highly-annoying speech at the end.

Give it a try!

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4.0 out of 5 stars In praise of The Green Man., December 23, 2002

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At first, I did not realize that 'The Green Man' is a book for young adults. The give-away was when I realized that there was no sex or violence! The book is a fast read and I enjoyed the stories. Some are better than others as is true in most anthologies and a couple are truly inspired. The stories are a nice way to connect with the natural world.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Almost a children's book
It is true, as other reviewers have stated, that this anthology of mythology is not meant for adults. However, it doesn't seem strong enough for young adults either. Read more

Published 10 months ago by hrladyship

4.0 out of 5 stars Green and Refreshing
The short story is a dreadfully difficult art to master. Most collections have but one or two tales truly worth reading---and this collection is no different---there are perhaps... Read more

Published on June 10, 2007 by Rabid Reader

4.0 out of 5 stars 15 short stories + 3 poems
"In this book, we've asked the writers to journey deep into the Mythic Forest, to bring back tales of those wild lands, and of the creatures who dwell within them. Read more

Published on June 13, 2005 by Michele L. Worley

5.0 out of 5 stars Enchanting
Yet another brilliant collection from Datlow and Windling. "The Green Man" takes you furthur into the otherworldly forest realm with each new story. Read more

Published on December 17, 2004 by K. Carroll

5.0 out of 5 stars A treat for myth lovers
This book won the 2003 World Fantasy Award, and it's easy to see why. There are wonderful stories here by many fine writers, including Charles de Lint, Emma Bull, Midori Snyder,... Read more

Published on July 28, 2004 by Mythreader

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Read For Teens
I enjoyed the way the various authors were able to put a new twist on the old "green man" myths. While I have to agree with the reviewer who said the target audience seems to be... Read more

Published on July 7, 2004 by Portianay

4.0 out of 5 stars The Green Teen
I was intrigued by the idea of this anthology, but was rather disappointed to discover that the intended audience seemed to be teenage girls. Read more

Published on March 25, 2004 by Julius Caesar

3.0 out of 5 stars The Green Man
My library didn't categorize this book as a young adult anthology, which it should have, because it's clearly intended for a YA audience. Read more

Published on June 19, 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars My apologies
I must have been in a bad mood when I first reviewed _The Green Man_. Reading over my review, I realized that, despite the fact that I really liked this book, I managed to sound... Read more

Published on July 27, 2002 by Melusine (www.FantasyLiteratur...

4.0 out of 5 stars Winding roads and leafy faces
The editorial review hits the nail on the head when it says that most of these stories involve teenagers going into the woods and having some sort of coming-of-age experience. Read more

Published on July 2, 2002 by Melusine (www.FantasyLiteratur...

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