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At the Back of the North Wind
by MacDonald, George
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Creators: George MacDonald (1824-1905) "At the Back of the North Wind" by George MacDonald is a children's fantasy book serialized beginning in 1868 and published in 1871. It follows a sweet boy named Diamond who befriends the mysterious Lady North Wind, a goddess-like being. Together they fly through the nights on magical adventures that help Diamond understand her true nature. The story explores deep theological questions while depicting a Christ-like child who brings joy and peace wherever he goes, fighting despair and gloom in a world he doesn't quite belong to. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 89.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 2000