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The Dark of the Woods (Retold Fairy Tales for Younger Readers #1+2)
by
Terri Windling (Goodreads Author)
Twenty-one award-winning fantasy and science fiction writers have transformed traditional fairy tales and legendsincluding Snow White, Cinderella, Ali Baba, Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel, Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, and many moreinto stories that are completely original, yet still tantalizingly familiar.
Discover some of the funniest, strangest, and, at times, darkest...more
Discover some of the funniest, strangest, and, at times, darkest...more
Hardcover, 331 pages
Published
May 25th 2006
by Backpack Books
(first published 2006)
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Not exactly sure what to say about this book because it was so mixed up. There were multiple stories, and some of them were a waste of paper, just plain out dumb. Others were creepy, but in a well-written way. And then there were the little gems hidden between the paper-waster that I'll always treasure in my heart. I recommmend reading the parts about the author and what they thought when writing the story. It usually says what story it was based on, and sometimes they were hard to guess! Other...more
I adore this anthology that is chock full of amazing retellings of classic fairy tales by some of the finest fantasy writers out there. Every story is worthwhile and some are funny, some are sad but all made me go, I wouldn't have approached that tale that way or provided a new insight into a fairy tale. I plan on gifting this book to my two nieces who are currently reading Dahl as it will introduce them to some of my favorite authors and get them considering fairy tales.
I loved this book of short stories written by various fantasy and sci-fi genre writers. I am normally not one for short stories but now I am. With some stories being recognizable fairy tales re-imagined for a different readership there were only a few that I didn't want to read to my 11-year old. I absolutely was in awe of a few stories like the one about the child who was born deformed as a swan in a New York City hospital and whose family would spend the child's short life trying to drink in a...more
A great collection of re-told fairy tales! Some are twisted, some are modernized. There were some humorous ones, and some creepy ones. Great selection of authors--some of my all-time favorites were included--Neil Gaiman, Jane Yolen, Patricia McKillip. A very enjoyable read!
Popular fantasy authors give their take on common fairy tales...I have to say I got a bit bored...which is not like me. I’d have to read it again to find out why!
I had mixed reviews and ended up giving this book three stars because although I did really enjoy some of the stories, I thought that a lot them I had to force myself to finish.. I even closed the book in the middle of some because I jst couldn't get myself to read them. (and they're really short stories!)
A great collection of stories, by some fantastic authors. Not all the stories are amazing, but overall entertaining. A great book to just leave on your nightstand and a read a story or two each night before bed.
There were more okay stories in this collection than really good segments. However, I enjoyed it well enough. I liked Bruce Coville's anthologies better than this.
Although, the last story in this book had tears falling from my eyes for a whole minute after I'd finished reading it. (Very similar to "99 Balloons." Watch it on YouTube).
Although, the last story in this book had tears falling from my eyes for a whole minute after I'd finished reading it. (Very similar to "99 Balloons." Watch it on YouTube).
Aug 04, 2008
Nicole Javvaji
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
fairy tale lovers
Recommended to Nicole by:
barnes and noble
Shelves:
fantasy-folklore
Well-known authors wrote modern day fairy tales based on classics like Cinderella and Snow White. It is a fun, creative collection of short stories that my fiancee and I read to each other for fun. Expect to laugh a bit, and maybe shed a tear or two. I did.
A satisfying collection of fairy tales retold. A good jumping off point for young people who want to explore the world of fairy and folk tales.
Omnibus containing stories from "A Wolf at the Door" and "Swan Sister".
Some stories were better than others.
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Terri Windling is an American editor, artist, essayist, and the author of books for both children and adults. Windling has won nine World Fantasy Awards, the Mythopoeic Award, the Bram Stoker Award, and her collection The Armless Maiden appeared on the short-list for the James Tiptree, Jr. Award. She was also honored with SFWA's Soltice Award in 2010, a life achievement award for "significant cont...more
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