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At the Back of the North Wind

    Elizabeth Lewis and George MacDonald's At the Back of the North Wind is a folklore and fairy tales novel. Key subjects include fairy tales.

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    About At the Back of the North Wind

    "At the Back of the North Wind" by George MacDonald is a children's fantasy novel serialized beginning in 1868 and published in book form in 1871. The story follows Diamond, a sweet young boy who befriends the mysterious North Wind, a goddess-like being. Together they embark on nighttime adventures through the sky, where Diamond gradually discovers her true nature. The tale explores deep theological questions while telling the story of a child who brings joy and peace wherever he goes, even as he seems not entirely of this world.
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    • Fairy tales

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    Who wrote At the Back of the North Wind?

    At the Back of the North Wind was written by Elizabeth Lewis and George MacDonald.

    What genre is At the Back of the North Wind?

    It is usually shelved as Fairy Tales & Folklore.

    Is At the Back of the North Wind free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

    What books are similar to At the Back of the North Wind?

    Readers who like it often enjoy The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Wind in the Willows and Five Children and It.

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