Tatterhood

by Robin Muller (Retold By, Illustrator)

"Tatterhood's beautiful younger sister, Belinda, is the Queen's favourite ~ as sweet as Tatterhood is mischievious. But when a pack of evil witches invades their palace, it is Tatterhood who battles them...and who sets out to free Belinda from the terrible spell the witches have cast upon her."

Genres: Picture Books, Fairy Tales, Fiction, Childrens, Fantasy

40 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1980

About the author

He was an enterprising child who began his own small publishing house at the age of eight. His passion for storytelling continued into high school where he started a second, competing school paper named Exodus. Muller's paper featured creative writing by students including short stories, poetry, book reviews and paid advertising. Muller left high school at sixteen to make his living as an artist, in the Yorkville section of downtown Toronto. Muller enjoyed the six years he spent painting because "Art is self-indulgent as opposed to publishing books. Only one person has to buy a painting for it to be successful". (Writing Stories, Making Pictures, 234) Gradually, his interest in the fine arts waned and Robin Muller began looking for a new creative outlet. With his interest in narrative revived, he sought out a medium where he could marry his storytelling and illustrating abilities.

Muller's interest in children's books began in his teens, when he worked in a publisher's warehouse. He found the children's books so fascinating that he decided to try to write and illustrate his own book. However, his first book, Rupert's Star, was rejected by every publisher he sent it to. Disappointed by the publishers' responses, Muller waited ten years before he attempted another book. Muller was twenty-nine when his second book The Sorcerer's Apprentice, appeared in bookstores.

Reviews

[Cherie Wiffen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't believe I finally found it. I have been searching for this book for over 15 years. I used to read this book over and over when I was a kid and I was captivated by it. But I couldn't remember the title, and book store owners had no idea what I was talking about when I described it to them. I can't believe it. I need to get this book for my daughter! It's a great story about inner beauty and about what's more important.

[Saffron Moon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This rating is for the edition retold and illustrated by Robin Muller.

[Dee · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favourite "fairy tale" of all time, even though it's a bit scary. But really, the Brothers Grimm were pretty morbid themselves.

[Lynn Davidson · Rating 4 out of 5]

A queen was granted a child by a “good witch” but she had to strictly follow instructions. The queen broke her promise, and the child she had – whom she’d named Tatterhood – wasn’t what she had hoped for. Then she had a second baby, Belinda, whom she adored. Through a series of events, Tatterhood set out to rescue her sister from witches to seek the good fortune she foresaw for her sister and herself. Gorgeous illustrations for this retelling.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favourite book as a kid, and it holds up.

I always loved that Tatterhood went off to save her sister! They didn’t need any silly princes to rescue them. And the artwork is so colourful and stunning. So happy I own this now 💜

[Margaret Eve · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my childhood favourites. <3

[Б. Алтангэрэл]

nice

[Cheryl]

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