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"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. ... Read more
About this eBook
| Author | MacDonald, George, 1824-1905 |
|---|---|
| Title | At the Back of the North Wind |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/At_the_Back_of_the_North_Wind |
| Credits | Produced by Martin Ward, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 89.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 225 |
| Release Date | Jul 11, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jul 18, 2026 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2570 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Original page: gutenberg.org/ebooks/225