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Waifs and Strays

Waifs and Strays

Part 1 : Twelve stories
FantasyLiterary Fiction
Pages
223
Published
1917
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection gathers 15 short stories from acclaimed Canadian fantasy author Charles de Lint, focusing on urban teens. Dive into tales that explore the lives of young people navigating complex worlds, featuring characters like Appoline, a 16-year-old vampire with a unique perspective on her existence. Perfect for readers aged 12 and up who enjoy edgy, character-driven fiction.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkAtmosphericThought-ProvokingComplex
Coming of Age

Genres

Fantasy Literary Fiction Urban Fantasy Young Adult Short Stories

About the author

O
O. Henry

O. Henry's short stories are well known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization and clever twist endings. ([Source][1].) [1]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O._Henry

Characters

AppolineProtagonist
Lady CassandraSupporting
All characters in Waifs and Strays