Where is Wendy? Leading a labor strike against the Lost Boys, of course. A Scottish academic unearths ancient evil in a fishing village. Edgar Allan Poe's young bride is beguiled by a most unusual bird. Dorothy, lifted from Kansas, returns as a gymnastic sophisticate. Emily Dickinson dwells in possibility and sails away in a starship made of light. Alice's wicked nemesis has jaws and claws but really needs a sense of humor. In Jane Yolen's first full collection in more than ten years discover new and uncollected tales of beloved characters, literary legends, and much more. Enter the Emerald Circus and be astonished by the transformations within.
So, I'm not a huge short story fan. For whatever reason, I just really struggle to get into most of them. However, I *am* a Jane Yolen fan, and the premise behind this book of short stories was just intriguing enough to convince me. And for once - I'm glad I gave it a shot. Out of the entire book, there was only one story that didn't quite seem to match the others. The rest were much better than the typical short stories I've read in the past. Some of it, I think, is the very different take on these classic stories we all know and love, and some due to the writing style. Whatever the reason, however, these were certainly a hit!
