There could be many. Maybe some heartwarming tales about the land and its people. It might include stories of friendship, love, and the unique charm of the sweet land.
One possible theme could be the connection to the land. It might show how the people are deeply rooted in the sweet land, and their lives are intertwined with it.
I haven't read all the stories in 'Mending New and Selected Stories' specifically, but often in such collections, stories about human relationships are quite engaging. For example, there might be tales of friendship that show how people support and grow with each other.
I'm not sure specifically as you haven't given more details. It could be about various things like new short stories selected for a literature magazine, or new tales selected for a storytelling event.
The 'new and selected stories' could potentially be news stories that are both newly reported and carefully selected. They might be related to current events, such as political happenings, technological breakthroughs, or social issues. For example, they could be about a new scientific discovery and other related important stories that were hand - picked for a special report.
I'm not entirely sure which specific stories are in it as I haven't read the whole collection. But often in such collections, there could be stories about personal growth, relationships, or unique experiences of the characters.
Since it's not a very common title that I'm overly familiar with, it might contain stories related to the beauty and mystery of terrariums. Maybe there are stories about how people create and care for terrariums, and the little ecosystems that develop within them. It could also have stories that use the terrarium as a metaphor for something, like a self - contained world or a place of growth and change.
I'm not sure specifically as I haven't read every story in it. But usually, in such collections, the ones that stand out might be those with unique characters or unexpected plot twists.
One interesting land girl story could be about how they worked on farms during wartime. They took on tasks like plowing fields, which was traditionally men's work. They had to quickly learn farming skills and deal with the challenges of long hours and tough physical labor.
One interesting Fantasy Land Story could be about a young wizard who discovers a hidden magic realm within Fantasy Land. He has to face various magical creatures and solve puzzles to unlock the secrets of this realm.
One possible theme could be redemption. Characters might be trying to make up for past mistakes, which is often a powerful and relatable theme.