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The Sleeper and the Spindle

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by Neil Gaiman (Goodreads Author)

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Is it contain LGBT thing?
Ioana
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What age is this suitable for?I have fairly advanced readers of 9 (girl) and 10 (boy) years old
Lucy Takeda If your children appreciate the rather gruesome original fairy tales, they'll probably like this.…moreIf your children appreciate the rather gruesome original fairy tales, they'll probably like this.(less)
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Will we see more from this book as a series? I really want to see more!
Purviben K. Trivedi-Ziemba I believe so.

Reading between the lines, the queen in this book is the Snow white. Therefore, Neil G. may have intended to rewrite a series of reimagi…moreI believe so.

Reading between the lines, the queen in this book is the Snow white. Therefore, Neil G. may have intended to rewrite a series of reimagined fairy tells.(less)
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What's the genre of this book? Is it adult, children's books or a mixture of both?
Assikatsum Not a little children's book (the setting is kind of grim, not the happy fairy tales), but teen, YA and adult, I think. It's a mystery, fairy tale tha…moreNot a little children's book (the setting is kind of grim, not the happy fairy tales), but teen, YA and adult, I think. It's a mystery, fairy tale that's been twisted, adventure... it's a good story and the illustrations are beautiful, check it out if you can :)(less)
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Is this aimed at children or adults? I just want it on my bookshelf because its sooo pretty, plus I want to read it!
Cathy ATOS analyzer places the book at grade 6.7. As a read alone, probably accurate, however certainly with adult assistance, any age level. The illustrati…moreATOS analyzer places the book at grade 6.7. As a read alone, probably accurate, however certainly with adult assistance, any age level. The illustrations are not graphic or are they in color, although the images may frighten the very young. Test the waters with a few pages.....(less)
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