The Gifts of the Child Christ and Other Stories and Fairy Tales

I've read just a few stories and already I'm hooked. These short stories mix everyday life (now historical life, since it was written a while ago...) with fantasy. And I believe they will charm you. You'll learn about the author in this book and enjoy artwork from when the earlier editions of these stories were printed. And I believe the artwork is beautiful, rugged and intriguing. I believe those whom enjoy fantasy, especially writers like Tolkien and C.S. Lewis (No big battles, but lots to stir the imagination and to think about!)

I too was first introduced to George MacDonald by way of CS. Lewis. A friend gave me this book, "for recreation" during my busy final term in college- and it has become one of the most highly prized works in my collection. This series of short stories and fairy tales will enchant anyone who already loves Hans Christian Anderson or delights in "wonder" tales, and anyone looking for fresh parables and expressions of Christian faith. Highly recommended!

The stories in this volume are so original and intriguing.George MacDonald writes multi-layered tales that make great read aloud stories for children and fascinating studies for adults.

My wife gave me this book for Christmas; she new I liked C.S. Lewis and that he counted Geo MacD as his mentor. I can heartily recommend this volume to anyone. The variety of style is what struck me the most: some of these I will read aloud to my children, some made me laugh out loud, and others left me scratching my head as to what the author was alluding to. Geo MacD has great insight into human nature, revealing our innermost thoughts so we can see we are not so different from the next guy. If you have heard of the author but aren't quite sure you would like him, try this one --- you'll know instantly!