The Stone Book
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The Stone Book part of The Stone Book Quartet
, a series of children's books by Alan Garner
, follows Mary and her father in a time when stone cutting was the main trade. One day she requests a book from her father and he builds her one out of stone as he does not believe books and formal education are valuable.
The Stone Book Quartet
The Stone Book Quartet is a collection of stories by Alan Garner about his family spanning over a century, which was awarded the Phoenix Award in 1996. These are:* The Stone Book* Tom Fobble's Day* Granny Reardun* The Aimer Gate...
, a series of children's books by Alan Garner
Alan Garner
With his first book published, Garner abandoned his work as a labourer and gained a job as a freelance television reporter, living a "hand to mouth" lifestyle on a "shoestring" budget...
, follows Mary and her father in a time when stone cutting was the main trade. One day she requests a book from her father and he builds her one out of stone as he does not believe books and formal education are valuable.