In his essay "The Fantastic Imagination", George MacDonald insisted, "I do not write for children, but for the childlike, whether of five, or fifty, or seventy-five." Some of his stories juxtapose the experience of children with the world of adults, like Little Diamond in At the Back of the North Wind. Other times, his characters are on the borderland of childhood and adulthood, that magical coming-of-age time when anything seems possible.

In LITTLE DAYLIGHT, a teenage prince and princess are learning about life and themselves. By a wicked fairy's curse, the princess must sleep during the day and be awake at night. Only the good fairies understand the truth hidden beneath the surface. The enchantment, meant for evil, will not have the last word.

This edition of LITTLE DAYLIGHT includes ten color illustrations by Lucy Hough. Her artwork, combined with a preface and introduction by Michael Wilhelm, elevates the story for readers of all ages.

ENDORSEMENTS

While universally regarded as one of the masters of modern fantasy, George MacDonald is not read as widely as he might be. Present and future lovers of MacDonald will welcome this little book with delight. Readers will be attracted by its unabridged presentation of one of MacDonald's classic fairy tales, lightly edited for the 21st century by Mike Wilhelm, with warm color illustrations throughout by Lucy Hough. No matter who we are or what evils we have faced, hope lies not beyond our reach; daylight will come. Wilhelm's preface and introduction awaken us to the courage that would see ourselves and others as we and they will become. Yet new readers beware -- reading just one of MacDonald's tales may be catching. This magical volume is an inviting gateway to a writer whose many stories will kindle hope throughout a lifetime.
-- Kerry McGruder
Professor of the History of Science, University of Oklahoma
Author of "George MacDonald and the Scientific Imagination"

George MacDonald's writing is a treasure, of course, and Lucy Hough is a promising new talent!
-- Ben Hatke
NY Times bestselling author/illustrator of Zita the Spacegirl and Mighty Jack

Although they have journeyed in different ages of the great Adventure of Life, Mike Wilhelm is an attentive friend of the author of the fairy tale Little Daylight. And like all good friends, he is eager to introduce others
to his cherished companion. In this special edition, Wilhelm invites us into a snippet both of his world and of MacDonald's, presenting a thread of beauty that -- he reminds us -- awaits our own interweaving. In doing so, he does not just give us "something beautiful and new," but reminds us that we too can play in the delights of a wise imagination.
-- Kirstin Jeffrey Johnson
Inklings Scholar and Lecturer
Co-Editor of Informing the Inklings: George MacDonald and the Roots of Modern Fantasy

This is a delightful fairy tale by George MacDonald, carefully adapted for young people. Don't miss out on the humor of good fairies, who wisely keep a blessing or two in reserve! The illustrations are perfect for those (young or old) who are still enchanted by fairy tales.
-- Joyce McPherson
author of Spiritual Sight: The Story of George MacDonald

ABOUT THE EDITOR
For 20 years, Mike Wilhelm served as senior chaplain at Cal Farley's, a worldwide leader in residential childcare for
boys and girls. He is also the editor of The Gifts of the Child Christ, an Advent story by George MacDonald for older readers.

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