Some Ways to Retell a Fairy Tale

Some Ways to Retell a Fairy Tale

Author: Kathleen Jennings

Publisher: Tor Books

Published: 2023-11-08

Total Pages: 14

ISBN-13: 1250330653

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Delicately balancing between poetry and prose, award-winning author and illustrator Kathleen Jennings deconstructs the beloved tropes, characters, horrors and wonders found in fairy tales... At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.


Neil Gaiman's Snow, Glass, Apples

Neil Gaiman's Snow, Glass, Apples

Author: Neil Gaiman

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics

Published: 2019-08-20

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 1506709796

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Winner of the 2020 Bram Stoker Award® for Superior Achievement in a Graphic Novel! A chilling fantasy retelling of the Snow White fairy tale by New York Times bestselling creators Neil Gaiman and Colleen Doran! A not-so-evil queen is terrified of her monstrous stepdaughter and determined to repel this creature and save her kingdom from a world where happy endings aren't so happily ever after. From the Hugo, Bram Stoker, Locus, World Fantasy, Nebula award-winning, and New York Times bestselling writer Neil Gaiman (American Gods) comes this graphic novel adaptation by Colleen Doran (Troll Bridge)!


The Little Engine That Could

The Little Engine That Could

Author: Watty Piper

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2005-09-27

Total Pages: 55

ISBN-13: 1101549890

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"I think I can, I think I can, I think I can..." Discover the inspiring story of the Little Blue Engine as she makes her way over the mountain in this beloved classic—the perfect gift to celebrate the special milestones in your life, from graduations to birthdays and more! The kindness and determination of the Little Blue Engine have inspired millions of children around the world since the story was first published in 1930. Cherished by readers for over ninety years, The Little Engine That Could is a classic tale of the little engine that, despite her size, triumphantly pulls a train full of wonderful things to the children waiting on the other side of a mountain.


Shadow Weaver

Shadow Weaver

Author: MarcyKate Connolly

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2018-01-02

Total Pages: 199

ISBN-13: 1492649961

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Fans of Coraline, Doll Bones and The Night Gardener will devour this award winning dark fantasy about twelve-year-old Emmeline who is desperate to save the only friend she has ... her own shadow. But what happens when her shadow starts craving a life of its own? A Texas Bluebonnet Nominee Emmeline's gift to control and manipulate shadows makes her the subject of mockery...and fear. Forbidden to leave home by her parents, Emmeline's closest confidant is her own shadow, Dar. When a noble stranger visits and offers her parents a cure, Emmeline is terrified of losing her power—and her only friend. So Dar proposes a deal: she will change the noble's mind if Emmeline will help her become flesh. When the man ends up in a coma, Emmeline is stunned—and blamed. Now forced to flee, her only hope of clearing her name is to find a way to give the shadow she's no longer sure she can trust what it craves—life. With the gripping feel of a new classic, award winning Shadow Weaver will enthrall middle school readers who love fantasy, magic, and danger. Perfect for 5th grade and above.


Beastly: Lindy's Diary

Beastly: Lindy's Diary

Author: Alex Flinn

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2012-01-31

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13: 0062117424

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See the #1 New York Times bestselling story Beastly through Lindy's eyes! This is her diary, kept while living in captivity with the beast. Lindy's Diary captures all the romance and edgy mystery of the original! Diary, I am locked away . . . with no one to confide in but you . . . and him. His fur, those claws—they caught me off guard at first, but now I'm noticing something else about him—something deeper. It's the look in his eye. It tells me he's got a secret to keep. That's okay—I've got one, too. I think I'm falling in love with him. . . . Lindy


A Wish Made of Glass

A Wish Made of Glass

Author: Ashlee Willis

Publisher:

Published: 2015-08-12

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9780692474594

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Deep in a forest glade, the fey folk dance with a young human child. Their kinship is the fabric of Isidore's childhood. But when her mother dies and her world darkens with sorrow, Isidore finds her belief in the fey folk wavering. The love of her new step-sister, Blessing, proves an unexpected gift in her time of need. Yet even as their friendship blooms, Isidore begins to see that Blessing is everything she herself has always wanted to be, but is not. Jealousy grips Isidore as she watches this beautiful new sister steal away all she holds dear. Driven to desperation, Isidore turns to the fey folk once more. She has only one wish to claim from them, one chance to make things right. But she must tread carefully. For wishes, like hearts, are easily broken. And obtaining the one thing she desires could mean destroying the one thing she truly needs.


How to Write a Fairy Tale

How to Write a Fairy Tale

Author: Cecilia Minden

Publisher: Cherry Lake

Published: 2012-01-01

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 1610803140

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New addition to the award winning Language Arts Explorer Jr series, this titles teaches students how to write a fairy tale.


Brightly Burning

Brightly Burning

Author: Alexa Donne

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2018-05-01

Total Pages: 405

ISBN-13: 1328476685

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“One of the most anticipated YA debuts of 2018, Brightly Burning is a gothic, romantic mystery with hints of Jane Eyre, Marissa Meyer, and Kiera Cass.” —Entertainment Weekly “Brightly Burning delivers a brooding gothic mystery and a swoony romance, all set in space. Donne’s atmospheric, twisty update of a cherished classic will keep you up late into the night!” —Elly Blake, NYT bestselling author of the Frostblood Saga Stella Ainsley leaves poverty behind when she quits her engineering job aboard the Stalwart to become a governess on a private ship. On the Rochester, there’s no water ration, more books than one person could devour in a lifetime, and an AI who seems more friend than robot. But no one warned Stella that the ship seems to be haunted, nor that it may be involved in a conspiracy that could topple the entire interstellar fleet. Surrounded by mysteries, Stella finds her equal in the brooding but kind nineteen-year-old Captain Hugo. When several attempts on his life spark more questions than answers, and the beautiful Bianca Ingram appears at Hugo’s request, his unpredictable behavior causes Stella’s suspicions to mount. Without knowing who to trust, Stella must decide whether to follow her head or her heart. Alexa Donne’s lush and enthralling reimagining of the classic Jane Eyre, set among the stars, will seduce and beguile you.


Beast

Beast

Author: Donna Jo Napoli

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 0689835892

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In this retelling of "Beauty and the Beast", a young, privileged Persian prince falters and makes a single wrong decision, setting an ancient curse into motion. He is transformed into a lion on the very day his father, the king, embarks on a lion hunt. Fleeing Persia, he makes his way across Europe in search of forgiveness and redemption, and finds it in a French beauty named Belle.


The Surface Breaks: a reimagining of The Little Mermaid

The Surface Breaks: a reimagining of The Little Mermaid

Author: Louise O'Neill

Publisher: Scholastic UK

Published: 2018-05-03

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 1407186272

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Deep beneath the sea off the cold Irish coast, Gaia is a young mermaid who dreams of being human... but at what terrible price? Hans Christian Andersen's dark original fairy tale is reimagined through a searing feminist lens, with the stunning, scalpel-sharp writing and world building that has won Louise her legions of devoted fans.