The Walking Stones A Story of Suspense [Formerly, the Bodach] by Hunter, Mollie; Trina Schart Hyman -Illus - 1971

New York U. S. A.: Harper Trophy Book. Very Good 1971. Softcover. Marfree, tite later prtg w/ full pg line drawings; minor tanning + rubbing to salmon color-illus wraps w/ sunned spine no names, not marked-in, underscored, clearance or discard. Mails from NYC usually within 12 hours. ; 143 pages; \n“A story straddling two worlds, full of mystical atmosphere and down-to-earth humor. ”--The Horn Book\n\nThe ALAN Review\nFirst published as The Bodach in Britain in 1970, this fast-paced tale juxtaposes ancient Celtic folklore with society's demand for progress. The Bodach ("old man" in Gaelic) delights ten-year-old Donald with Scottish Highland legends: strange, shadowy Otherworld beings and heroes of brave battles. Besides entertaining his young friend, the old silver-tongued storyteller shares his secrets - seeing into the future with Second Sight and creating a Co-Walker. Donald protects the mysterious walking stones from imminent destruction, as a hydro-electric company prepares to flood the glen. The stones come alive to perform their centennial ritual, and Donald witnesses the great circle of stones merging with ancient priests for one final miracle before supernatural power yields to electrical power. Universal themes of friendship, responsibility, social change, death, and hope make this story relevant to readers today. Hunter creates magic with her graceful style and suspenseful plot. Like the walking stones, her book has re-awakened to charm another generation. \n"Childhood wonderment, Dec 20, 2006 \nBy Y. Lawrence "Ozzyols" (GOSNELLS, WESTERN AUSTRALIA) - \nIn 1987 my primary/elementary school teacher made time each week to sit our class down and read us a chapter from a book of his choosing. I remember racing to get the big fluffy cushions and sitting and waiting intently for Mr MacNish to read us the next instalment. \n\nThat year "The Bodach" (or the walking stones as it is now called) was the book of his choice. I was enthralled by the story and it stayed with me well into my adult life, the concept of the second sight, the washer at the ford and the ability to cast a projection of yourself. \n\nIt has been nearly 20 years now, but I still have a copy of that book in my collection and periodically I pull it out to have a read and a remember of one of my few good School memories. .