so-soBeautiful descriptions of nature but the plot was a little flat for me. Amazing that it was written by a 12 year old though...
The illustrations by Jackie Morris are lovely.
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The House Without Windows | 
so-soBeautiful descriptions of nature but the plot was a little flat for me. Amazing that it was written by a 12 year old though...
The illustrations by Jackie Morris are lovely.
#midwintersolace Since I just finished this one yesterday and it‘s still playing in my mind it seems only natural to tag it for our #fridaynightshare as the theme is a perfect fit. Check out my review for thoughts.
pickThis is a joyful fantasy about a young girl who rejects society and runs away to live in nature, filled with lovely descriptions of natural beauty. But the story behind the story is even more interesting. The author wrote this at 9 years old, and when the original was destroyed in a fire recreated it over the next few years. It was published by Knopf in 1926 when she was 12, and it made quite a splash.👇🏼
pickFanciful tale about a child who will not be tamed. The author was a child herself when she wrote it (9 then published when she was 12 in 1927). A very descriptive and wordy nature tale where a young girl refuses to cave to domestication and runs away to live in nature never to return home again. Interestingly enough the author disappeared in adulthood never to be seen again 🤔 i say 3.5 stars but i will round up to 4
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/sep/14/house-without-windows-barbara-newh...
Excellent article in the Guardian! Pre-ordered 😊
