I think most people are probably somewhat familiar with the Brothers Grimm. Jacob and Wilhem were German academics who are best known for the fairy tales they published in the early 1800’s. Their works which have base in myth, folklore, and legends and have been adapted by countless people for hundreds of years. But I wonder …
I’ve been a fan of Jodi Picoult for many years and I was excited to see she was delving into the world of young adult – and with her daughter as her co-writer! Between the Lines is a fun story which asks the question: What happens to story characters when their book isn’t being read? …
Hansel and Gretel is delightfully re-imagined by Neil Gaiman and beautifully illustrated by Loreno Mattotti in this gorgeous take on the classic fairytale. With the story broken up with dark yet gorgeous double page illustrations, this edition is a wonderful gift for book lovers everywhere. With subtle differences from the Grimm tale, this story is cleverly retold by …
The Sleeper and the Spindle combines two classic fairytale and gives them a delicious twist. A queen, complete with dwarf escorts, goes on a quest the day before her wedding to save a kingdom and a princess from a witch’s enchantment. This is Snow White meets Sleeping Beauty but not in a way we have ever seen …
Title: Cress (The Lunar Chronicles #3) Author: Marissa Meyer Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Dystopian, Fairy Tale Retelling, Publisher: Feiwel & Friends Publication Date: February 2014 Pages: 550 Rating: 5 stars Synopsis (from goodreads): Rapunzel’s tower is a satellite. She can’t let down her hair—or her guard. In this third book in the bestselling Lunar Chronicles series, Cinder …
Title: Nameless (Tales of Beauty and Madness #1) Author: Lili St. Crow Genre: fairytale retelling, fantasy, paranormal romance Publisher: Razorbill Publication Date: 20 March 2013 Pages: 336 pages Rating: 3.5 stars Synopsis (from goodreads): When Camille was six years old, she was discovered alone in the snow by Enrico Vultusino, godfather of the Seven—the powerful Families that …
Title: Scarlet (The Lunar Chronicles #2) Author: Marissa Meyer Genre: Sci-Fi, Fairy Tale, Dystopia Publisher: Feiwel & Friends (an imprint of Macmillian) Publication Date: 5th February 2013 Pages: 452 Rating: 5 stars Synopsis (from goodreads): The fates of Cinder and Scarlet collide as a Lunar threat spreads across the Earth… Cinder, the cyborg mechanic, returns in the second thrilling …
Title: Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles #1) Author: Marissa Meyer Genre: Sci-Fi, Fairy Tale, Dystopia Publisher: Feiwel & Friends (an imprint of Macmillian) Publication Date: January 2012 Pages: 387 Rating: 5 stars Synopsis (from goodreads): Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague ravages the population. From space, the ruthless lunar people watch, …