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ISBN:	0142401587 (ISBN13: 9780142401583)
Edition Language:	English

Waifs and Strays Paperback | Pages: 391 pages

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Charles de Lint's remarkable novels and shorter fiction are, in a very real sense, coming of age stories. Here, for the first time, is a collection of his stories about teenagers&150a collection for teen and adult readers alike. From the streets of his famed Newford to the alleys of Bordertown to the realms of Faerie, this is storytelling that will transfix and delight, with characters who will linger in the mind&150many of them from his novels. Featuring an illuminating preface by acclaimed author, anthologist, and critic Terri Windling, Waifs and Strays is a must-own for de Lint fans, and an ideal introduction to his work for newcomers.

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Title	:	Waifs and Strays
Author	:	Charles de Lint
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Special Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 391 pages
Published	:	June 17th 2004 by Firebird (first published September 30th 2002)
Categories	:	Fantasy. Urban Fantasy. Short Stories. Fiction. Young Adult. Anthologies

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De Lint's books are hit or miss with me, this book is a hit. I just adore his short stories and they always leave me wanting to read more about every single character he writes about.You know how some authors can't really get away with writing the opposite gender? Not the case with de Lint. It doesn't make a difference with him if he's writing from a female character's point of view or a male's.I also enjoy being able to read the author's asides at the beginning of the book and at the beginning

An interesting collection of unique, captivating, and varied tales. 4 starsTAMSON HOUSE ****Merlin Dreams in the Mondream Wood * * * * *In this delightful tale, a young girl remembers fondly her old friend, in the tree, in the garden, in the center of her home. A promising introduction (for me) to this author!OTTAWA AND THE VALLEY ****There's No Such Thing * * *Apparently, Sisters (the work that brought Charles de Lint to my attention) was a sequel to this story. I quite like these sisters!

Short stories are sometimes hard to translate, but de Lint gives adequate context to these sketches of characters and stories. If you're curious about his writing process, this is a great study into his thought and progression.As to the stories themselves, the ones that have a sense of completion and narrative are wonderful. The others are, as I've mentioned, more like sketches that are leading towards a bigger idea not quite articulated, yet. However, since the stories are about teenagers, they

Why do I go so long between readings of de Lint's works? Every time I pick up one of his books, I'm quickly left in awe of his style, depth, and imagination. Waifs and Strays was no exception. This is a book that is about teenagers, but is by no means a book simply for that audience. The stories explore some of his familiar settings like Newford and Bordertown, and to other places entirely. There are some definite themes--the title makes the foremost one clear, as this is a novel's worth of

As if de Lint could do any wrong by me with his short story collection, which delicately weave their way throughout the pages, intertwining within each other in unexpected places and bringing the lives of the characters together, whether they are aware of their connections or not. With this we the readers can look at Newford as omnipotent gods, knowingly smiling at the interconnectedness of that fantasy world, and pondering the similarities to our own.

This was an excellent collection of stories. There are stories from DeLint's various major settings and characters, all of which prove to be fairly interesting. The two stories about vampires are especially good. I sought out this collection specifically to read them again and they are just as good as I remember. The Bordertown stuff was good and has reminded me I need to read the early anthologies in that series. The Newford stories were especially enjoyable. The characters were all well