First published 2008
A master storyteller's haunting visions come alive. From the fantastical realm of the Alvin Maker universe to the poignant realities of everyday life, these 22 tales by Orson Scott Card reveal the hidden magic in the mundane. Meet a young woman who confronts her own mortality, a father who's lost in the dream-world of his son, and a boy who discovers the true power of imagination. With new introductions and personal commentary from the author, this collection plumbs the depths of the human experience.
Genres: short-stories, literary-fiction, fantasy, magical-realism
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, magical-realism
656 pages · Paperback