The Sparrow has long been among my Top Five Favorites of all time. I've taught it in half a dozen classes, and the students are always taken with it. I'm so glad you're reading it; it's such an amazing response to so many things (not the least of which is 1492!).
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Date: 2011-07-14 07:11 pm (UTC)Hagrid-sized hugs to you, my friend!