Hiding Glory

by Laura Chester, Gary A. Lippincott (Illustrator)

First in a series of imaginative children's books this is the wild tale of a small blue horse named Glory (guardian of the morning glory vine) who takes Turner Flint off to the land of Joya, where she can forget her earthly worries, like her taunting older brother and what she should wear on the first day of school. Lippencott's drawings, together with Chester's prose, take us on a very exciting gallop, filled with fun and fright.

160 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2007

About the author

Laura Chester has published many volumes of poetry, prose and non-fiction. Most recently, "Holy Personal: Looking for Small Private Places of Worship," was made available from Indiana University Press, and a selection of prose-poems, "Sparks," was published by The Figures. Both books include extensive photographs by Donna DeMari. Station Hill Press released an updated version of "Lupus Novice," an account of Chester’s personal struggle and breakthrough with the auto-immune disease SLE, while Black Sparrow Press, published three of Chester’s early books of fiction. Chester has edited four important literary anthologies, including Deep Down and The Unmade Bed. She is currently completing a fifth, "Eros & Equus," a passion for the horse. Having grown up in Wisconsin, lived in Albuquerque, Paris, and Berkeley, she now travels between Patagonia, Arizona and the Berkshires of Massachusetts.

Reviews

[Terry]

This charming book is perfect for parents to read with their children, as both parties will find themselves equally entertained. It includes wonderfully descriptive language, and captivating sketches that give the reader a visual interpretation as the key events unfold. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a whimsical, yet powerfully engaging story. Your interest in this amusing tale will grow as the plot thickens. This well thought out, witty story gets nothing but praise from this reviewer.

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