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The Singing Creek Where the Willows Grow : The Mystical Nature Diary of Opal Whiteley by Opal Whiteley (1995, UK-B Format Paperback, Reprint)

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Long before environmental consciousness became popular, a young nature writer named Opal Whitely captured America's heart. Opal's childhood diary, published in 1902, became an immediate bestseller, one of the most talked-about books of its time. Wistful, funny, and wise, it was described by an admirer as "the revelation of the ...life of a feminine Peter Pan of the Oregon wilderness--so innocent, so intimate, so haunting, that I should not know where in all literature to look for a counterpart." But the diary soon fell into disgrace. Condemning it as an adult-written hoax, skeptics stirred a scandal that drove the book into obscurity and shattered the frail spirit of its author. Discovering the diary by chance, bestselling author Benjamin Hoff set out to solve the longstanding mystery of its origin. His biography of Opal that accompanies the diary provides fascinating proof that the document is indeed authentic--the work of a magically gifted child, America's forgotten interpreter of nature.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0140237208
ISBN-13
9780140237207
eBay Product ID (ePID)
72266

Product Key Features

Book Title
Singing Creek Where the Willows Grow : the Mystical Nature Diary of Opal Whiteley
Author
Opal Whiteley
Format
Uk-B Format Paperback
Language
English
Features
Reprint
Topic
Women, Mysticism, General, Environmentalists & Naturalists
Publication Year
1995
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Nature, Body, Mind & Spirit

Dimensions

Item Length
7.7in
Item Height
1in
Item Width
5.1in
Item Weight
12 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Ps3545.H625z469 1994
Grade from
Twelfth Grade
Grade to
Up
Edition Description
Reprint
Reviews
Praise for The Diary of Opal Whiteley in 1920: "A human miracle... The most wonderful book concerning childhood, and written by a child, that has ever been given to the world." - The London Sphere "Like no other book that ever was, that is certain." - Life "A wonderful book." - The New York Times Praise for Opal's Diary and Benjamin Hoff's biography: "One of the great forgotten works of 20th-century American literature." - The Washington Post "We can rejoice that [Opals'] enchanting diary has at last been republished." - Newsday "The Singing Creek is truly wonderful-an intriguing reading experience." - Fort Worth Star-Telegram "A strange, sad tale...has at last been given a happy ending." - Chicago Tribune, Praise for The Diary of Opal Whiteley in 1920: "A human miracle... The most wonderful book concerning childhood, and written by a child, that has ever been given to the world." -- The London Sphere "Like no other book that ever was, that is certain." -- Life "A wonderful book." -- The New York Times Praise for Opal's Diary and Benjamin Hoff's biography: "One of the great forgotten works of 20th-century American literature." -- The Washington Post "We can rejoice that [Opals'] enchanting diary has at last been republished." -- Newsday "The Singing Creek is truly wonderful--an intriguing reading experience." -- Fort Worth Star-Telegram "A strange, sad tale...has at last been given a happy ending." -- Chicago Tribune, Praise for The Diary of Opal Whiteley in 1920: "A human miracle... The most wonderful book concerning childhood, and written by a child, that has ever been given to the world." -- The London Sphere "Like no other book that ever was, that is certain." -- Life "A wonderful book." -- The New York Times Praise for Opal's Diary and Benjamin Hoff's biography: "One of the great forgotten works of 20th-century American literature." -- The Washington Post "We can rejoice that [Opals'] enchanting diary has at last been republished." -- Newsday "The Singing Creek is truly wonderful--an intriguing reading experience." -- Fort Worth Star-Telegram "A strange, sad tale...has at last been given a happy ending." -- Chicago Tribune
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
94-012718
Dewey Decimal
818/.5203 B
Dewey Edition
20
Illustrated
Yes
Number of Pages
384 Pages

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by waltzingdogsjen...Jul 29, 2008
The Singing Creek where the willows grow
One of my definite top 5 books ever. I continually hunt for copies to share with new friends and to replace the copies I have given away. Opal is a child whose eyes see the world in a beautiful, unique way. Opal's mind is open and receptive to accepting and understanding beauty and magic in the natural world around her. Her mind works on the level of adults as she uses her French, Greek and Latin. Opal's mind is not normal and she was a misunderstood being. There is/was always the question of could her childhood journal truly have been written by a child? Opal is an inspiration to all who read her beautiful prose about her animal friends. We are most fortunate to be able to share a glimpse through her words of her love and dedication to the natural world around her.
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by glbrewSep 09, 2006
Through the eyes of a child
This book has a firm place in my short list of all time favorite books. A young girl keeps a journal of her impressions of the natural world around her. Reading the journal is like looking at the world through the fresh eyes of a child. It is a mystical adventure that reminds you just how wonderful the natural world really is. I buy copies just to give them to friends.

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