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Scottish author George MacDonald was a
Christian children's author best known for his popular
fantasy stories, fairy tales, and memorable young
protagonists. MacDonald was an inspiration for writers of children's
fiction such as C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkein, Madeline L'Engle, Lewis
Carroll, and even Mark Twain. Donal Grant is the story of Donal,
a
man
who has just finished college and sets out on a journey to a nearby
town. There, he finds a spiritual mentor and several of his family
members. The story is filled with supernatural occurrences - ghosts,
legends, and somnambulism. MacDonald, per usual, incorporates many
"sermonettes" into the novel, and topics like evil and secrets and
discussed with a religious bent. This is one of MacDonald's more
challenging novels due to its 800 print page length and the realistic
Scottish dialect he uses for dialogue, but the story is well worth the
struggle. Fans of MacDonald will enjoy this less well-known
work.
Abby Zwart
CCEL Staff Writer
This book refers back to Sir Gibbie,
though it may stand on its own.
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