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For international readers, finding physical anthology books containing Mahy's shorter fiction can sometimes be challenging due to regional printing limits. How to Access the Text Legibly and Safely

of the symbolism used for the river and the tools, or are you looking for a character study on the father?

Acts as the protective bridge between his father's dreams and reality. The older brother and electrical engineer

: Bridges are typically seen as cold, functional structures of iron and concrete. In Margaret Mahy’s world, however, they are living connections of lace, spiderwebs, and moonlight.