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I really liked reading the book but listening to this audiobook narrated by nancy travis was a whole different experience different in a good way, that is. Alice hoffman born march 16, 1952 is an american novelist and youngadult and childrens writer, best known for her 1995 novel practical magic, which was adapted for a 1998 film of the same name. A small town librarian lives a quiet life without much excitement. The ice queen is a nameless woman who makes a wish as an eightyearold child that ruins her life. Like hoffman, the novels narrator is a devotee of fairy tales, and lives in a world of lifeanddeath wishes. Known for her own particular brand of magical realism, alice hoffman is the author of more than 30 works of fiction, including practical magic, the red garden, and the oprahs book club selection here on earth. Order of alice hoffman books alice hoffman is an american author of fantasy, magic realism and historical fiction novels for adults, young adults and children. The river king by alice hoffman also by alice hoffman property of the drowning season angel landing fortunes daughter. Living with books rather than people seemed safe to me then, as it does to her a way to run from the more dangerous territory of love. Hoffman s first job was at doubleday, which later published two of her novels.
Alice hoffman is the bestselling author of nearly twenty acclaimed novels beloved by teens and adults, including aquamarine and practical magic, both made into major motion pictures, as well as the foretelling, green angel, the ice queen, and here on earth an oprah book club selection. The ice queen by alice hoffman from the bestselling author of practical magic, a miraculous, enthralling tale of a woman who is struck by lightning, and. Free download or read online the ice queen pdf epub book. Alice hoffman is the new york times bestselling author of more than 15 acclaimed novels beloved by teens and adults, from the foretelling, green angel, and aquamarine to the ice queen, here on earth an oprah book club selection, and practical magic, which was made into a major motion picture starring nicole kidman and sandra bullock. Alice hoffman books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Many of her books have hit the big and small screens with memorable characters and dazzling scenes. Alice hoffman is the new york times bestselling author of more than 15 acclaimed novels beloved by teens and adults, from the foretelling, green angel, and aquamarine to the ice queen, here on earth an oprah book club selection, and practical ma. A solitary new jersey librarian whose favorite book is a guide to suicide methods is struck by lightning in alice hoffman s superb novel, the ice queen. As an obsessive love affair begins between them, both are forced to hide their most dangerous secretswhat turned one to ice and the other to fire. The lovers socalled instant combustion produces mere puffs of smoke. See more ideas about alice hoffman, books and reading. The fairytales of hans christian andersen and the brothers grimm seem now too macabre to be suitable reading for children unless. The marriage of opposites ebook written by alice hoffman. I just finished an audiobook reading of the ice queen by alice hoffman.
Many of her works fall into the genre of magic realism and contain elements of magic, irony, and nonstandard romances and relationships. Her teen novel about hidden jews during the spanish inquisition entitled incantation was also published by little brown in 2007 and was then named as one. Magic lessons alice hoffman the story of maria owens the prequel to practical magic release date. Pdf turtle moon book by alice hoffman free download 275 pages. Some of hoffmans recent works such as the ice queen, blue diary, the river king, and the probable future, have topped the new york times bestselling lists. Here is a quick description and cover image of book the ice queen written by alice hoffman which was published in 2005. Her novels have received mention as notable books of the year by the ne. Hoffman is a writer of exquisite sensibilities, with a number of lyrical novels and a devoted following. Alice hoffmans latest novel gives itself up very slowly, and so requires patience and persistence.
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