Twisted Fairy Tales

Twisted Fairy Tales

Author: Maura McHugh

Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9780764165887

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Presents a collection of classic and lesser known fairy tales retold with sinister plot twists and macabre characters, including "Rapunzel," "Molly Whupple," "Beauty and the Beast," and "The Island of Skeletons."


The Three Little Narwhals

The Three Little Narwhals

Author: Stewart Ross

Publisher:

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781338578348

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"In this whale of a tale, three loveable narwhals - Spike, Spiral, and Stubby - discover a sunken pirate ship, and have the ingenious idea of using the wreck to build their new homes. Little do they know that the big, bad shark has spotted them - and he is very hungry. Now they are out of their depth, locked in a battle of wits with the munching, crunching villain! This twisted spin on a traditional tale is packed with fun, mayhem, and wacky illustrations."--Back cover.


The Big Book of Twisted Fairy Tales

The Big Book of Twisted Fairy Tales

Author: Sue Nicholson

Publisher: QEB Publishing

Published: 2019-06-18

Total Pages: 99

ISBN-13: 1786039885

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Once upon a time, there was a misty blue mountain. Below the misty blue mountain was a wild, dark forest and by the wild, dark forest was a village. The village had a stream and a duck pond and an old red apple tree and it was home to Cinderella and her fairytale friends. The Fairytale Friends series brings fairy tales into the modern day and features scenarios that young children can relate to and learn from. Each story in this new picture book series focuses on a different fairy tale character, a different strength or core virtue, and a challenge to overcome, often with the help of their friends. Readers will enjoy spotting characters from other books and recognizing key elements of the original fairy tale while enjoying the new twist. Notes and questions at the back of the book will summarize what the character has learnt and prompt further discussion while activities will provide more fairytale fun. Cinderella wants more than anything to have lessons at the new dance school opening in the village, but she doesn’t have any ballet shoes! Can Cinderella’s fairytale friends help make her dream come true? This story teaches children about the value of kindness. Beauty has a lovely pony called Flick, but having a pony is hard work and Beauty can be a bit lazy sometimes. Then, one night, Flick runs away. Will he ever come back? This story teaches children about the value of responsibility. Jack loves climbing, but he isn't allowed to climb the beanstalks in his garden. One night, Jack can resist no longer and starts to climb the tall, green beanstalks. Will Jack's Mum find out? And will he tell her the truth? This story teaches children about the value of honesty. Snow White is one of the village football team's best players. But she wants to score all the goals herself and never passes the ball to her friends. Will she ever learn to play as part of a team? This story teaches children about the value of teamwork.


Goatilocks and the Three Bears

Goatilocks and the Three Bears

Author: Erica S. Perl

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-06-03

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1442401680

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In this version of the classic tale, a hungry goat pays a visit to the home of the three bears.


Fierce Fairytales

Fierce Fairytales

Author: Nikita Gill

Publisher: Hachette Books

Published: 2018-09-11

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 0316420735

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Poet, writer, and Instagram sensation Nikita Gill returns with a collection of fairytales poetically retold for a new generation of women. Traditional fairytales are rife with cliches and gender stereotypes: beautiful, silent princesses; ugly, jealous, and bitter villainesses; girls who need rescuing; and men who take all the glory. But in this rousing new prose and poetry collection, Nikita Gill gives Once Upon a Time a much-needed modern makeover. Through her gorgeous reimagining of fairytale classics and spellbinding original tales, she dismantles the old-fashioned tropes that have been ingrained in our minds. In this book, gone are the docile women and male saviors. Instead, lines blur between heroes and villains. You will meet fearless princesses, a new kind of wolf lurking in the concrete jungle, and an independent Gretel who can bring down monsters on her own. Complete with beautifully hand-drawn illustrations by Gill herself, Fierce Fairytales is an empowering collection of poems and stories for a new generation.


Ella Enchanted

Ella Enchanted

Author: Gail Carson Levine

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2012-12-26

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 0062253484

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This beloved Newbery Honor-winning story about a feisty heroine is sure to enchant readers new and old. At her birth, Ella of Frell receives a foolish fairy's gift—the “gift” of obedience. Ella must obey any order, whether it's to hop on one foot for a day and a half, or to chop off her own head! But strong-willed Ella does not accept her fate... Against a bold backdrop of princes, ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, and fairy godmothers, Ella goes on a quest to break the curse forever. A tween favorite for 25 years—now shared with today's young readers by moms, teachers, and other adults who remember the pleasure of discovering this fun fairy-tale retelling themselves!


Twisted Fairy Tales: Cinder-Elephant

Twisted Fairy Tales: Cinder-Elephant

Author: Sam Newman

Publisher: Arcturus Publishing

Published: 2021-06-01

Total Pages: 31

ISBN-13: 1398800759

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Once upon a time, a fairy tale went very wrong! This new twist on a traditional children's story is packed with fun, mayhem, and laugh-out-loud illustrations. Young Cinderella is desperate to go to the handsome prince's ball... and she's delighted when Fenella the fairy offers to help her. Unfortunately though, Fenella hasn't really got the hang of her magic wand yet. Can Cinderella dance with the prince without tripping over her glass... flippers? And can she leave before midnight, when she'll turn into a ten-ton Cinder-Elephant? This hilarious tale featuring full-colour illustrations will be sure to thrill readers aged 6+.


Twisted Fairy Tale Anthology

Twisted Fairy Tale Anthology

Author: Isabelle Rose

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2009-12-05

Total Pages: 269

ISBN-13: 0557187486

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Isabelle Rose's Twisted Fairy Tale Anthology will include short stories and poems from some of today's newest and hottest authors, all based on classic Fairy Tales, but twisted beyond your imagination.This anthology includes poems and stories written by Isabelle Rose, Cassandra Lee, Jennifer L. Miller, Leigh Dragoon, Dave Rex, Charlotte Emma Gledson, John H. Howard, Jeff Ezell, Jessica Lynne Gardner, and Rachel Ayers


Fractured Fairy Tales

Fractured Fairy Tales

Author: A.J. Jacobs

Publisher: Bantam

Published: 1999-01-05

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 0553373730

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Long before Politically Correct Bedtime Stories invaded bookstores, Americans were getting their giggles from Fractured Fairy Tales, those delightfully twisted parables brought to us between the cliffhanger adventures of our favorite cartoon heroes, Rocky & Bullwinkle. This collection, illustrated with classic art from the animated series includes the comical retelling of 25 classics such as Pinocchio (who starred in his own variety show "The Pinocchio Doody Show"), Jack and the Beanstalk (did you know that Jack grew a beanstalk in the outfield so he could catch fly balls for his baseball team?), or King Midas (who became a dentist so he could give his patients gold fillings). This satirical humor loved for so long by so many, is a must-have for fans of the show and anyone who loves classic fairy tales--with a twist.