Catskill Fairies

by Virginia Wales Johnson

Twelve-year-old Job lived on a mountain in the Catskills with his grandfather. One December Christmas Eve, when his grandfather had gone to town leaving Job to care for the cow and chickens, a snowstorm arrived, preventing his grandfather's return. Sitting in front of the fire, Job is visited by numerous fairies, who tell him wonderful stories of the world. Upon his grandfather's return, Job is not quite sure - did it actually happen or had he dreamed it? This is a wonderful story of imagination, beautifully written and illustrated. Originally published in 1876.

168 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1876

About the author

American novelist, children's book and travel writer.

Her parents were from Boston, and she was home schooled. After 1875 she lived in Florence, Italy.

Her early works are mainly aimed at children. Later on she also wrote books for adults and descriptive works.

Reviews

[Krista the Krazy Kataloguer · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an odd assortment of stories of magic and enchantment told within the framework of a boy snowed in in his grandfather's cabin on the mountain. I liked the story of the 5 brothers best. Too bad this is long out of print!