![]() I still like Abigail and still found Beatie to be a little brat. The events unfolded much faster given that my grown up brain was able to digest the themes of supernatural time travel, period English language, brothels and complicated emotional feelings much easier. Reading it as an adult I have a completely different appreciation of it. I was nine years old, and although I liked it, I don't think I really understood it all. Getting a book as a surprise gift truly made my day, I was almost giddy with anticipation to read it. I was at a bookshop today and thought you might enjoy this." She then proceeded to hand me a copy of Playing Beatie Bow. However, instead of starting the engine my mother turned around and said, "I've got a small surprise for you. ![]() After a particularly mundane school day I plonked myself down in the backseat of our car and prepared for the drive home. I will forever remember the moment I first encountered this book. ![]()
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