The Magic Forest: A Modern Fairy Story

by Stewart Edward White

This volume contains Stewart Edward White's 1903 children's story, "The Magic A Modern Fairy Story". It tells the tale of a boy who sleepwalks off a train and into a forest in Canada. With no memory of his unconscious ramblings, he believes that he's been transported into a fairy tale, and embarks on a fantastic adventure with a Native American tribe. Ideal bedtime reading material, "The Magic A Modern Fairy Story" would make for a great addition to the family bookshelf, and is not to be missed by fans of White's work. Stewart Edward White (1873-1946) was an American novelist and spiritualist. Other notable works by this author "The Long Rifle" (1930), "Folded Hills" (1932), and "Ranchero" (1933). Many vintage texts such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now, in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

138 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1903

About the author

From about 1900 until about 1922, he wrote fiction and non-fiction about adventure and travel, with an emphasis on natural history and outdoor living. Starting in 1922, he and his wife Elizabeth "Betty" Grant White wrote numerous books they claimed were received through channelling with spirits. They also wrote of their travels around the state of California. White died in Hillsborough, California.

Reviews

[Redfox5 · Rating 4 out of 5]

My Uncle Michael gave me this book years ago. I dismissed it as boring when I was younger becuase it's so old looking. Something I certainly don't think now I've read it. Billed as a morden fairy story (for 1903!) this is the story of a boy who sleepwalks off a train and into a forest in Canada. Because he has no idea he sleepwalks, he thinks he's been transported into a fairy tale. He joins up an Indian tribe and has adventures with them. I really liked this story and feel it would be more enjoyable if it was being read to a child as a bed time story. I feel little boys would love this tale. There is a small illustration on almost every page. Very detailed. And a few coloured full page illusrations scatted throughout the book. I'm going to keep this book, just becuase it's so old and the old style cover is beautiful.

[Heather Nimal · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a childhood book i remember my grandmother reading to me. i have been searching for it based on vague memories for years. Found it!!!!

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a pleasant surprise! When I read it to my young nephew, I'm sure his eyes will sparkle. (My copy of this book is dated 1902.)