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Magic For Beginners

Magic For Beginners

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by Kelly Link, Shelley Jackson (Illus.)
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The nine stories in Kelly Link's second collection are effervescent blends of quirky humor and pathos that transform stock themes of genre fiction into delicate lyrical fantasy. In "Stone Animals," a house's haunting manifests as hordes of rabbits camping on the lawn, beginning to unravel the family that just moved in. The title story captures the unpredictable potential of teenage lives via a surreal TV fantasy series. Zombies explore a young man's anxieties about the future in "Some Zombie Contingency Plans," while "The Hortlak" features convenience store clerks serving them. Link explores familiar themes with fresh perspectives, forging connections between diverse images and narrative approaches to craft highly original fantasies.

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ISBN13: 9780007242009
ISBN10: 000724200X
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication Year: 2007
Format: Paperback

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    Unique fantasy tales blending humor, pathos, and imagination.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you love stories that twist traditional genre themes into something fresh and lyrical, Kelly Link's collection is a treat. Her stories are charming, quirky, and often surprising, making you see everyday life through a magical, sometimes surreal lens. Fans of emotional depth combined with inventive storytelling will find herself immersed in these captivating tales.
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