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This new Christmas story will become a classic for those who enjoy a spiritual odyssey with finding out how much Our Savior Jesus Christ loves us. This oversize book has wonderful pictures that tells the story of a ten year old boy finding special gifts at Christmas inside his wooden shoes, which is a German tradition. This boy Walter is mystified on who has left the gifts and then one day, two missionaries appear at his door to bring the news of Jesus Christ to this family and to bring hope to this family and to heal Walter's ailing father. There are traditions in the book to try for Christmas. And, I will be giving this touching book to my granddaughter this Christmas. It even has a place in front for writing a child's name.

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Alcott is just such a breath of fresh air and is always an enjoyable, wise and witty read. I thoroughly devoured this collection and it left me hungry for more of her. This is literature at its finest!

This is a wonderful story for children and adults. It draws you in to feel Molly's sadness in missing her father and her joy in finding a friend to help her through her sadness. As a new stepmother of my own little Molly, this story was very inspiring and helped to remind me that God is always with us.

This book is the most darling book that you could buy for your children. It has a wonderful story line and the pictures are adorable. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone! Enjoy!

"Why do I speak in poetry? Because in this heavy mist, I cannot be a lighthouse For drifting boats."

This is a poem by Majid Naficy from his first book published in English. Muddy Shoes is a solid handsome book published by Beyond Baroque. Majid Naficy is an Iranian poet in exile living in Los Angeles since 1984. The book contains poems previously published in Farsi translated by folks who did not speak Farsi but who worked closely with Majid in order to represent work that rings of Hafez, Rumi, and Lorca. Muddy Shoes is not a poem but a metaphor which asks "... From which memory/ Do you take on this scent?" Muddy Shoes belongs to the exiled, to the executed; to all who have arrived here and who do not wear the iron heel. Naficy relates his experiences in Iran, his experiences in exile, his family, friends, and son with passion and flavor; with sadness and dignity. With these translations he asks that you put your muddy shoes beside his at the door and he invites you into his house. Despite adequate reason Majid's house is not filled with hate or cynicism instead he has made rose water from his tears and shares his duende. He has a romantic spirit and a spirituality that does not romanticize God. "If I knew life was so red/ Would I not hide myself in your womb?" he ends the poem "To My Mother". "Look at the path from which you've come./ Do you recognize those footprints?" Majid was involved in the '79 revolution in Iran. His wife and brother were executed. When I spoke to him of the recent murders of Iranian writers by death squads, tears came to eyes but not an angry word though they were his friends. But his poems are not political dogma. They are political only because of their humanity and they are beautiful because of their compassion. Muddy shoes off to Fred Dewey for recognizing the need for this book and this poet. Please check it out and re welcome yourself to Los Angeles.

This story is a must read. Not only does it keep you glued to the page, but It also shows tremendous insight into the realities of everyday life and the conflicts faced in the past for the Native Americans.

This book is about Spike puting on magic pony shoes. Spike thought he would have a great day because all the little ponies were outside playing. He went to join them all but he was just no good. Spike foudn the horse shoes and put them on. He disapears so no little ponies can see him. The story is an exellent book for kids to learn lessons.

I think this book is a fanastic book! I've never read anything so real and graphic. The writer isn't afraid to push the buttons and portray teenagers like they really are. If you read it and didn't like it still give it to someone who might...Thanks Minnie

This volume as well as the second are an excellent introduction to Nathaniel Hawthorne, the man and writer. It's chock full of letters. Sophia Hawthorne comes across as a sweet saint, but Nathaniel's complicated, complex and sinewy. Julian, his son, does a terrific job of grappling with his father's presence and achievements.