M Is for Magic

by Neil Gaiman

260 pages

Published April 9, 2009

ISBN:: 978-1-4395-8344-9

(11 reviews)

This book contains a collection of 10 short stories and one poem, all in the wider genre of fantasy, and intended for teenage readers.

Introduction 1. The Case of the FOur and Twenty Blackbirds 2. Troll Bridge 3. Don't ask Jack 4. How to Sell the Ponti Bridge 5. October in the Chair 6. Chivalry 7. The Price 8. How to Talk to Girls at Parties 9. Sunbird 10. The Witch's Headstone 11. Instructions (poem)

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5 stars

These short stories are little masterpieces. I was particularly taken in by the story about the witch in the graveyard, and the Instructions at the end had special meaning to me in my current situation.
"When you come back, return the way you came. Favors will be returned, debts be repaid. [...] And then go home. Or make a home. Or rest."