Reproduction of the original: The Gate of the Giant Scissors by Annie Fellows Johnston

Annie F. Johnston's 'The Gate of the Giant Scissors' is a captivating children's fantasy novel that delves into the magical world of fairies and gnomes. With vivid descriptions and whimsical dialogues, Johnston creates a mesmerizing narrative that transports readers into a realm where imagination knows no bounds. This book embodies the tradition of classic fairy tales with a modern twist, making it a delightful read for both children and adults alike. The themes of friendship, courage, and adventure resonate throughout the story, making it a timeless piece of literature.

Reproduction of the original: The Gate of the Giant Scissors by Annie Fellows Johnston

The #1 New York Times bestselling memoir from Augusten Burroughs, Running with Scissors, now a Major Motion Picture! Running with Scissors is the true story of a boy whose mother (a poet with delusions of Anne Sexton) gave him away to be raised by her psychiatrist, a dead-ringer for Santa and a lunatic in the bargain. Suddenly, at age twelve, Augusten Burroughs found himself living in a dilapidated Victorian in perfect squalor. The doctor's bizarre family, a few patients, and a pedophile living in the backyard shed completed the tableau. Here, there were no rules, there was no school. The Christmas tree stayed up until summer, and Valium was eaten like Pez. And when things got dull, there was always the vintage electroshock therapy machine under the stairs.... Running with Scissors is at turns foul and harrowing, compelling and maniacally funny. But above all, it chronicles an ordinary boy's survival under the most extraordinary circumstances.