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The Sisters of the Winter Wood

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by Rena Rossner (Goodreads Author)

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Is it just me or is this book cover looks like The Hazel Wood?
John Yeah, working in a book store we have seen lots of books coming through with similar covers. They are by different publishers, but I think they just k…moreYeah, working in a book store we have seen lots of books coming through with similar covers. They are by different publishers, but I think they just know people are sick to death of the unimaginative cover art the have been making for the past few years.(less)
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so, silly teen romance that attempts to seduce adult readers with pretty cover art and ambiguous hints of actual fairy tale retellings and even vaguer hints at historical happenings?
Claer Barber In a nutshell - yes.
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What year does this book take place? I'm almost halfway through and can't figure it out.
Cendaquenta It's partly inspired by true events that happened in 1903, though none of the book characters are based on real people.…moreIt's partly inspired by true events that happened in 1903, though none of the book characters are based on real people.(less)
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Hello, I'm an ELA teacher at a Jewish Day School and was wondering if this would be a good book for 6th graders with Jewish heritage to read? Thanks
Melissa I agree with Sam - caution regarding violence, sexual assault. It would be acceptable for slightly older readers, especially girls. Would be good to t…moreI agree with Sam - caution regarding violence, sexual assault. It would be acceptable for slightly older readers, especially girls. Would be good to tie into your history/social studies coursework on Eastern European Jewish experience or pogroms of the early 20th century. The author explains that the story is partly based on her family history. (less)
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the book does feel like a YA book . Are these stories based on Russian folklore or is it more about the Jewish experience ? I found it kind of a mish -mash .
Chelsea The book is based on a poem called The Goblin Market by Christina Rossetti. There are also influences of other fairy tales in the Swan Maidens, but th…moreThe book is based on a poem called The Goblin Market by Christina Rossetti. There are also influences of other fairy tales in the Swan Maidens, but the plot is overwhelmingly Goblin Market(less)
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