At turns whimsical, dark, and mystical, this extraordinary collection of retold fairy tales and new, modern myths redefine the boundaries of magic. Compiling favored stories suggested by the author and his fans, this delightful treasury contains the most esteemed and beloved selections that de Lint has to offer.

Innovative characters in unexpected places are the key to each plot: playful Crow Girls who sneak into the homes of their sleeping neighbors; a graffiti artist who risks everything to expose a long-standing conspiracy; a half-human girl who must choose between her village and her strange birthright; and an unrepentant trickster who throws one last party to reveal a folkloric tradition.

Showcasing some of the finest offerings within the realms of urban fantasy and magical realism, this essential compendium of timeless tales will charm and inspire.

Contents

Introduction

In Which We Meet Jilly Coppercorn

Coyote Stories

Laughter in the Leaves

The Badger in the Bag

And the Rafters Were Ringing

Merlin Dreams in the Mondream Wood

The Stone Drum

Timeskip

Freewheeling

A Wish Named Arnold

Into the Green

The Graceless Child

Winter Was Hard

The Conjure Man

We Are Dead Together

Mr. Truepenny's Book Emporium and Gallery

In the House of My Enemy

The Moon Is Drowning While I Sleep

Crow Girls

Birds

Held Safe by Moonlight and Vines

In the Pines

Pixel Pixies

Many Worlds Are Born Tonight

Sisters

Pal o' Mine

That Was Radio Clash

Old Man Crow

The Fields Beyond the Fields