Jorinda and Joringel

by Naomi Lewis (Retold By), Jutta Ash (Illustrator), Jacob Grimm

After Jorinda is turned into a nightingale by a witch, Joringel dreams of a magic flower that will allow him to rescue her and defeat the witch

28 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1984

About the author

British poet, essayist, literary critic, anthologist and reteller of stories for children. She is particularly noted for her translations of the Danish children’s author, Hans Christian Andersen, as well as for her critical reviews and essays. She was a recipient of the Eleanor Farjeon Award.

Reviews

[Saffron Moon]

This rating is for the edition retold by Naomi Lewis and illustrated by Jutta Ash.