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Synopsis
A wind sprang high in the west, like a wave of unreasonable happiness, and tore eastward across England, trailing with it the frosty scent of forests and the cold intoxication of the sea. It a million holes and corners it refreshed a man like a flagon, and astonished him like a blow. In the inmost chambers of intricate and embowered houses it woke like a domestic explosion, littering the floor with some professor's papers till they seemed as precious as fugitive, or blowing out the candle by which a boy read Treasure Island and wrapping him in roaring dark.
Is Manalive appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A whimsical philosophical novel exploring joy and perspective through the arrival of a mysterious, life-affirming stranger. Clean content with sophisticated themes requiring mature reading comprehension.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language.
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy philosophical puzzles and whimsical adventures will appreciate this celebration of life's wonder.