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Tales from the Hinterland: The Hazel Wood, Book 3 Book Poster Image
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Tales from the Hinterland: The Hazel Wood, Book 3
age 16+
Dark fairy tales feature young women in deadly jeopardy.
By Melissa Albert
(2021)
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Jack and the Beanstalk: After Ever After
age 8+
Fun fairy tale "sequel" has intense villain and potty humor.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2020)
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The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 1
age 8+
Lively middle-school adventure celebrates knowing stuff.
By Chris Grabenstein
(2020)
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Godmothered
age 8+
Contemporary twist on fairy tale has mild language.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2020)
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Emily and the Magical Journey
age 8+
Fantasy-adventure has scary moments, little magic.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2020)
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Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure
age 8+
Rowley gets creative in funny Wimpy Kid spin-off tale.
By Jeff Kinney
(2020)
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Home Movie: The Princess Bride
age 8+
Star-studded remake is most fun for original film's fans.
Network: Quibi
(2020)
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Cursed
age 16+
Fierce woman leads reimagined, violent Arthurian tale.
By Thomas Wheeler
(2019)
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Disney+
age 8+
Unmatched media collection; falls short on parent controls.
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android
(2019)
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Buttons: A Christmas Tale
age 8+
Holiday-themed musical is both gloomy and heartwarming.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2018)
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Snow, Glass, Apples
age 16+
Fairy tale favorite gets dark, violent, sexy makeover.
By Neil Gaiman
(2019)
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Aladdin
age 8+
Live-action remake has charming stars, intense moments.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2019)
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Descendants 3
age 8+
Satisfying end to trilogy has positive themes for kids.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2019)
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Cinderella Liberator
age 8+
Fresh take on classic tale boosts being true, free self.
By Rebecca Solnit
(2019)
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DJ Cinderella
age 8+
Spin on classic fairy tale is energetic but predictable.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2019)
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Ogre Enchanted
age 8+
Girl becomes ogre in imaginative "Ella Enchanted" spin-off.
By Gail Carson Levine
(2018)
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The Little Mermaid (2018)
age 8+
Watered-down retelling has poor acting, production values.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2018)
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Freya and the Magic Jewel: Thunder Girls, Book 1
age 8+
Fun read, troubling message for girls to be peacemakers.
By Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
(2018)
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Mighty Jack and the Goblin King: Mighty Jack, Book 2
age 8+
Thrilling end hints at more adventures for brave friends.
By Ben Hatke
(2017)
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Rise of the Isle of the Lost: The Descendants, Book 3
age 8+
Positive messages mix with brand-name fun in villains' tale.
By Melissa de la Cruz
(2017)
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