Questions About A Thousand Beginnings and Endings

by Ellen Oh (Goodreads Author)

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will it be mentioned which countries each author will write about?

KristynRene SwissCheese JellyBean Yes. It does include the influences behind every story.

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Does it mention what original folklore tales these stories are based off of? I'd love to be able to go back and read the original story and see how it compares to the new retellings.

Maggie May It does. After each story the myth is named and the authors write a little synopsis of the original myth and something about why they chose to adapt i…moreIt does. After each story the myth is named and the authors write a little synopsis of the original myth and something about why they chose to adapt it. (less)

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What fairy tale is this retelling?

Abby This is not based on a specific story, nor are any of the stories classic fairy tales, but each of the fifteen stories is retelling a different tale f…moreThis is not based on a specific story, nor are any of the stories classic fairy tales, but each of the fifteen stories is retelling a different tale from South and Southeast Asian folklore. (less)

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Will this be published in hardcover ????