Waifs and strays
By: Charles De Lint ; preface by Terri Windling
Publisher: Firebird
Published: 2004
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 391
ISBN-13: 9780142401583
Subjects: Supernatural; Juvenile fiction; Short stories
Description: Charles de Lint's remarkable novels and short stories have always been, at heart, about what lies beneath the surface; the ancient patterns we still follow today; and, most of all, the possibility of growth, change, kindness, magic, and love. In a very real sense, they are coming-of-age stories-and his work has always included memorable teenage characters.

Here, at long last, is a collection of his stories about teenagers-a collection for teen and adult readers alike. From the streets of his famed Newford to the alleys of Bordertown to the realms of Faerie, here is storytelling that will transfix and delight, with characters who will linger in the mind-many of them from his acclaimed novels. Featuring an illuminating preface by acclaimed author, anthologist, and critic Terri Windling, Waifs and Strays is a must-own for de Lint fans, and an ideal introduction to his work for newcomers.
Notes: "Firebird fantasy"--Spine.

Chiefly a collection of previously published (1986-2001) stories.
Table of contents: title: Merlin dreams in the Mondream Wood; title: There's no such thing; title: Sisters; title: Fairy dust; title: Wish named Arnold; title: Wooden bones; title: Graceless child; title: Tattoo on her heart; title: Stick; title: May this be your last sorrow; title: One Chance; title: Alone; title: But for the grace go I; title: Ghosts of wind and shadow; title: Waifs and strays; title: Somewhere in my mind there is a painting box.