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Book reviews for fairy tale

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  • Wacky, gripping sequel has slapstick, swordplay, sweetness.

     
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    By Christopher Healy
    (Book, 2013)
  • Fractured fairy tale is clever, touching, and violent.

     
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    By Adam Gidwitz
    (Book, 2013)
  • Fabulous medieval fairy tale with mighty girl heroine.

     
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    By Jorge Aguirre
    (Book, 2013)
  • Captivating, imaginative story of kids in fairy-tale world.

     
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    By Chris Colfer
    (Book, 2012)
  • Complex, unique, and satisfying fairy-tale romance.

     
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    By Alethea Kontis
    (Book, 2012)
  • Dark retelling of Peter Pan tale focuses on Indian girl.

     
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    By Jodi Lynn Anderson
    (Book, 2012)
  • Engaging fairy tale spoof is clever and funny.

     
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    By Christopher Healy
    (Book, 2012)
  • Grimm's witch returns to cook again in darkly funny tale.

     
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    By Keith McGowan
    (Book, 2012)
  • Exciting, funny, violent, and touching Hansel & Gretel tale.

     
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    By Adam Gidwitz
    (Book, 2011)
  • Out-of-this-world twist on timeless tale has dazzling art.

     
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    By Margaret McNamara
    (Book, 2011)
  • Adventures of young Man in the Moon a perfect bedtime read.

     
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    By William Joyce
    (Book, 2011)
  • Original American fairy tale more spare, magical than movie.

     
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    By L. Frank Baum
    (Book, 2011)
  • Violent, romantic fairy tale retelling is based on movie.
     
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    By Sarah Blakley-Cartwright
    (Book, 2011)
  • Slightly quirky life lessons for the older picture book set.
     
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    By Neil Gaiman
    (Book, 2010)
  • Exquisite watercolors breathe new life into this classic story about a tiny girl's adventures in a tiny world.

     
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    By Sylvia Long
    (Book, 2010)
  • Fun, lauded read stays true to classics, axed wolf and all.
     
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    By Lucy Cousins
    (Book, 2010)
  • Contemporary Beauty-Beast tale curses shallow rich kid.

     
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    By Alex Flinn
    (Book, 2010)
  • Three fairy tales tell of a woman coming of age, while also uncovering secrets about herself.

     
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    By Laini Taylor
    (Book, 2009)
  • A simple trip turns into the adventure of a lifetime for a girl who must save the world and reconnect her family.

     
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    By Jan Bozarth, Andrea Burden
    (Book, 2009)
  • A beautifully illustrated coming-of-age story about a down-to-earth princess who loves to float above it all.

     
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    (Book, 2009)
  • Fantasy tale of adventure and intrigue in colonial India.

     
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    By Antonia Michaelis
    (Book, 2009)
  • Magical mystery about a boy, his dog, and an odd little man.

     
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    By Philippa Pearce
    (Book, 2009)
  • Chinese Red Riding Hood story intended for older kids.
     
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    By Laurence Yep
    (Book, 2009)
  • James Thurber's prince-pursues-princess classic, newly reprinted, will delight families who thrive on wit and wordplay.

     
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    By James Thurber
    (Book, 2008)
  • Busy retelling of Red Riding Hood is a winner.
     
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    By Melissa Sweet
    (Book, 2008)