Matchless - by Gregory Maguire (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The beloved author of "Wicked" retells and illustrates the classic Hans Christian Andersen story for modern times, in this charming gift book. Illustrations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>With <i>Matchless, </i>Gregory Maguire has reinvented the Hans Christian Andersen classic <i>The Little Match Girl</i> for a new time and new audiences. Originally asked by National Public Radio to write an original story with a Christmas theme, the <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author of <i>Wicked </i>and <i>A Lion Among Men</i> was once again inspired by the fairy tales we all loved in childhood--and he composed a poignant and enchanting tale of transcendence. A lovely and beautifully illustrated gift, <i>Matchless </i>places Andersen's pitiful waif in the august company of Maguire's previously re-imagined Snow White (<i>Mirror, Mirror</i>), Cinderella (<i>Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister</i>), and, of course, the Wicked Witch and other denizens of Oz. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>The beloved <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of <em>Wicked</em> reimagines Andersen's The Little Match Girl for modern readers, putting a new twist on a timeless classic.</p><p>In <em>Matchless</em>, Gregory Maguire adds a different dimension to the story, exquisitely intertwining the match girl's tale with that of Frederik, a young boy who builds a city out of trash, and whose yearnings are the catalyst for a better future for himself and his family. Maguire uses his storytelling magic to rekindle Andersen's original intentions, suggesting transcendence, the permanence of spirit, and the continuity that links the living and the dead.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Maguire's story has the weight and solidity of a treasured folk tale, something to be handed down and retold."--Ellen Trachtenberg, author of The Best Children's Literature: A Parent's Guide<br><br>"The little match girl's story is now getting its due thanks to novelist Gregory Maguire of 'Wicked' fame.... Matchless glows with aching beauty."--Huntsville Times<br><br>An Indie Next List Notable--IndieBound<br>
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