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[jade_sabre]

http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6443846.html?rssid=190

I feel like I should say something about the Summer Country, but Taran didn't get to go there, and so it's almost like I shouldn't.

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I'm crying.

This is the first time I've cried because someone who was a complete stranger to me died.  Except, I mean, it's one of those things where he's not a complete stranger.  'cause I've read so many of his books and read interviews with him and stuff and oh God I'm just so sad.  He's one of those bastions of my childhood, y'know?  With Prydain and those books about the war and that Iron Ring book and he's my example of good children's literature that's simple in writing maybe but not in ideas and Vesper Holly and aw man.

My mommy didn't pick up her phone.

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I'm just really, really sad now.  The literary world has lost a wonderful man today.  Rest in peace, Mr. Alexander.  Enjoy the sunshine.

Comments

[philia-fan.livejournal.com]

Jade, did you read the Horn Book article? Apparently his wife died two weeks ago, and after finishing his last book, he said, "I have completed my life's work." Which is to say...I think he felt done. Doesn't make it easier for the world left without him, but a nice thought nonetheless.

[philia-fan.livejournal.com]

Sorry, I was mixed up. That was on Fuse #8, not Read Roger.

[jade-sabre-301.livejournal.com]

I mean, I saw that, and I know that it really seems like he was done, and ready to go (especially after his wife died). But for me it was out of the blue, and it's still really sad. Oh, well. Time to go home and see if my youngest sister ever finished reading all the books.