The Glassblower's Children

I received this as a gift from a cousin when I was child. When I got to read it, it transported me to a fascinating fairyland ever so beautiful and yet so threatening. I loved everything about it, about how good triumph over evil, and about what are the truly important things in life. I also loved the engravings by the author's husband. I lost the book when I moved, and was dismayed when I could no longer get it from the market. Guess what, a good friend found a copy sold as a collector's item and gave it to me. I'm so glad to re-read it after so many years. PS. the author passed away in 2007, aged 84.

This book was my favorite story when I was a kid. It was the first chapter book I really enjoyed. It has mistery, magic, love, and complex, deep characters that could have been used for many other stories. An absolute delight.

It was not only a book, but an adventure for anyone who reads it.It's about two children who are kidnapped at a marked by some wich people. A phsykic lady tries to help their poor parents find them. It is an exciting book and also open parts of your brain and fantasy you never knew you had. Its mysterious and you will love it. This is a must read. Kisses from a Maria Gripe fan

Read the real fairy tales to your children. Don't worry, as long as you are with them they won't be frightened. This story has beautiful imagery and represents the life long bond a child has with their parent, no matter what happens. It is wonderful!