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Almost five stars.

This is real storytelling. Most modern authors don’t develop their characters or their plot with the intensity—yet the subtlety—of the nineteenth century masters: among whom George MacDonald should stand in the front rank. This version, modernized (and some may feel bowdlerized) for young readers, is if anything better than the longer tales, if only because much of MacDonald’s preaching has been omitted. Oh, there’s still enough that no reader could miss his unique Christian point of view. (I happen to like MacDonald’s spiritual reflections, but it will put many a reader—young or old—to sleep.)

A major plot thread (Alec’s adventures at university) is largely omitted, though the aftermath was skillfully woven into the thread of Annie's tribulations and ultimate triumph. For young readers the tale of his temptation and ruin at the big city may be inappropriate. The full tale can be read in The Maiden's Bequest.

Which raises the interesting issue of the titling of this story. MacDonald wrote it in 1865 as Alec Forbes of Howglen, of which at least one modern version has been published. When Michael R. Phillips, the modern editor, included it in A Scottish CollectionThe Maiden's Bequest, the Minister's Restoration, the Laird's Inheritance: Three Novels in One Volume, he re-titled it as The Maiden’s Bequest. Now this young reader version is called Alec Forbes and His Friend Annie. And well Phillips should have emphasized Annie in the title, for this version slashes Alec’s role. In fact, most of the story is told from a close universal perspective focused on Annie, not Alec. (Perhaps giving Alec top billing was a ploy to entice young male readers.)

Regardless, highly recommended to young reader’s of all ages (ten and up). My second favorite MacDonald tale, after Wee Sir Gibbee of the Highlands, also available for young readers. Or as "The Baronet’s Song" in The Poet and the Pauper.

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Title:Alec Forbes and His Friend Annie
Author:George MacDonald
Book Format:Hardcover
Book Edition:Deluxe Edition
Pages:Pages: 254 pages
Published:October 1st 1990 by Bethany House Publishers
Categories:Fiction. Christian Fiction. Literature. 19th Century. Classics

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excellent story of Christian growth and love good Scottish setting and characters



MacDonald, George

The original novel is well worth any reader's time; I cannot speak to the edited version, though I read the first pages of that in our church's library, and the taste made me want to finish the feast.I read Alec Forbes of Howglen at Project Gutenberg, because I could not bear to have George MacDonald's "sermonizing" edited from this story. (I found his theological perspective, but very little sermonizing. As always, his brief asides were soul-edifying, as well as relevant to the events or

Almost five stars.This is real storytelling. Most modern authors dont develop their characters or their plot with the intensityyet the subtletyof the nineteenth century masters: among whom George MacDonald should stand in the front rank. This version, modernized (and some may feel bowdlerized) for young readers, is if anything better than the longer tales, if only because much of MacDonalds preaching has been omitted. Oh, theres still enough that no reader could miss his unique Christian point

George MacDonald was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister.He was educated at Aberdeen University and after a short and stormy career as a minister at Arundel, where his unorthodox views led to his dismissal, he turned to fiction as a means of earning a living. He wrote over 50 books.Known particularly for his poignant fairy tales and fantasy novels, MacDonald inspired many authors, such

This is a children's book, but I enjoyed it very much. It is well written and is timeless. Since it is written in the middle nineteenth century and is set in Scotland, there is much of cultural interest. But it is also fun simply as a story. I first started this book several years ago and put it down. Now I'm glad I finished it.