![]() ![]() Beautifully crafted descriptive language makes this offering a real gem.' * School Library Journal * McKay has a genius for domestic comedy. Another charmer for Casson fans.' * Booklist * '. we are so fond of this fresh, funny, foolish, wise, real family.' * The Horn Book Magazine * '. family reading par excellence.' * Carousel * 'A crazily fantastic story with loads of mad and hilarious moments.' * Independent on Sunday * 'It does what we hope JK Rowling would do: it makes everything you wish for come true, including the unlikeliest of outcomes.' * Sunday Times * 'Hilary McKay's wittily observed portrayals of family life are full of warmth, vitality and irrepressible good humour.' * Kate Agnew, The Guardian * 'just the sort of crazy family you ache to be a part of.' * The Good Book Guide * 'it's wonderful to have more stories about the engaging and uncommon Casson family!' * Parents Express * '. ![]()
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I enjoy the positive and non-judgmental way you deliver your stories. Given your background, have you ever thought of writing a memoir about your family history?īRUNSTETTER: I have never considered writing a memoir about my family history, but it might be fun to do it sometime.įQ: You have captured the essence of the beauty and simplicity of the Amish lifestyle and faith. ![]() The writing is fluid and I found it effortless to turn the pages. ![]() Brunstetter, author of Amish Cooking Class: The BlessingįQ: I was happy to have the opportunity to review The Blessing. Today, Feathered Quill reviewer Diane Lunsford is talking with Wanda E. ![]() ![]() This collection of stories was originally compiled by Cthulu Chick, who created the EPUB, MOBI and PDF formats. I did not include collaborations or revisions because some of those works may still be under the co-author’s copyright.ģ/4/11 – I’ve updated the eBook with a cover created by Santiago Casares, an artist and Lovecraftian fan." 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