The Transfigured Hart

by Jane Yolen

Donnal Diamond (Illustrator)

A boy and a girl become convinced that the white deer they discover in the woods is a unicorn.

• ISBN10: 0690007361
• ISBN13: 9780690007367
• Publish Date: 1 January 1975
• Publish Status: Out of Print
• Out of Print: 13 March 2021
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Crowell
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 86
• Language: English

Reviews

[Quirky Cat]

I received a copy of The Transfigured Hart through NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

The Transfigured Hart is a short story by Jane Yolen. Like many of her other tales, it’s based on common folklore and is beautifully written. I’m honestly a little surprised I’ve never read this one before, but I’m glad I took the time to do so now.
When I was growing up my favorite story was the Last Unicorn (yeah, I know, I still cry every time I see/read it). This tale did a wonderful job of reminding me of both it and my childhood, and for that I’m very grateful.
I do think that at times the story lulled on, and I would have liked a bit more character development as well. Or maybe it was just the dialogue that sometimes got to me – that actually sounds more accurate. Otherwise this really was a lovely story.

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