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Swan sister fairy tales retold

by Datlow Ellen.

Synopsis

Just as fairy-tale magic can transform a loved one into a swan, the contributors to this book have transformed traditional fairy tales and legends into stories that are completely original, yet still tantalizingly familiar.In this book you will find:• a Rapunzel whose most confining prison is her loneliness• a contemporary rendering of the Green Man myth• two different versions of Red Riding Hood• a tale that grew out of a Celtic folk song• Sleeping Beauty's experience of her enchantment• two works inspired by the Arabian Nights• and moreIn the follow-up toA Wolf at the Door,thirteen renowned authors come together with a selection of new and surprising adaptations of the fairy tales we think we know so well. These fresh takes on classic tales will show you sides of each story you never dreamed of.

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Book Information

Copyright year 2003
ISBN-13 9780689846137
ISBN-10 0689846134
Class Copyright
Publisher Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
Subject FICTION;JUVENILE FICTION
File Size 0 MB
Number of Pages 175
Shelf No. HK091
Grade Range 3 - 6
Ages 8 - 12