Girl Who Loved the Wind

Rating:
Summary: An original tale with Persian undertones
Review: The Girl Who Loved the Wind is an original tale by Jane Yolen written in a style that reminds one of a Persian tale.

In a manner recalling the protection of the child Gautama(Buddha) from all sorrow, the merchant widower attempts to protect his only child, the lovely Danina, from any unpleasantness. When the wind sings to her of not always being kind, her father does not believe the wind can sing; thus, he punishes innocents who he believed impersonated the wind. But at last the wind succeeds in carrying Danina to freedom, to experiencing the world as both good and bad.

This is not a perfect modern fairy tale as the wind on the beach rescuing her is a bit contrived but it is an excellent story. The illustrations enhance the Persian flavor of the tale. I definately recommend the book.

Rating:
Summary: An original tale with Persian undertones
Review: The Girl Who Loved the Wind is an original tale by Jane Yolen written in a style that reminds one of a Persian tale.

In a manner recalling the protection of the child Gautama(Buddha) from all sorrow, the merchant widower attempts to protect his only child, the lovely Danina, from any unpleasantness. When the wind sings to her of not always being kind, her father does not believe the wind can sing; thus, he punishes innocents who he believed impersonated the wind. But at last the wind succeeds in carrying Danina to freedom, to experiencing the world as both good and bad.

This is not a perfect modern fairy tale as the wind on the beach rescuing her is a bit contrived but it is an excellent story. The illustrations enhance the Persian flavor of the tale. I definately recommend the book.