The Sister Who Ate Her Brothers: And Other Gruesome Tales
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The Sister Who Ate Her Brothers: And Other Gruesome Tales by Jen Campbell
Fourteen of the most gruesome fairy tales from around the world are re-told for contemporary readers and restored to their original, grisly versions.
'Guaranteed to raise the hairs on the back of your neckA wonderful addition to the bookshelf of any young reader who seeks to walk on the spookier side of the street' - Neil Gaiman
'Deliciously dark, provocative, modern and relevant...Think Grimm’s tales told with a splash of Roald Dahl from a world turned upside-down' - The School Reading List
'This collection ... intentionally avoids the Disney-fication of folklore ... These tales are disturbing - and satisfyingly so... Atmospheric illustrations pair effectively with the text, and Campbell departs from tradition to include overtly feminist stories as well as gay and lesbian romance without a hint of societal condemnation... Creepy and progressive' - Kirkus Reviews
'Smart, layered and full of beautiful storytelling ... The stories are dynamic and thrilling and the illustrations are just so incredibly vivid … brilliant!' - Elle McNicoll, author of 'A Kind of Spark'
'Quietly revolutionary... fairy tales retold from a perspective – feminist, queer, disabled – that you don't often find in traditional tales. Beautifully done' - James Catchpole, author of 'What Happened to You?'
'I loved this! Jen puts an unconventional twist on classic scary fairy tale tropes... I love how each is a peek into the culture of different countries all over the world' - Morgan Long, YouTube vlogger
'With its stunning illustrations and beautifully written stories, The Sister Who Ate Her Brothers is a deliciously dark and provocative subversion of traditional fairytales' - Louise O'Neill, author of 'Almost Love' and 'The Surface Breaks'
'A frighteningly good read-aloud' - The School Librarian
'Deliciously dark, provocative, modern and relevant...Think Grimm’s tales told with a splash of Roald Dahl from a world turned upside-down' - The School Reading List
'This collection ... intentionally avoids the Disney-fication of folklore ... These tales are disturbing - and satisfyingly so... Atmospheric illustrations pair effectively with the text, and Campbell departs from tradition to include overtly feminist stories as well as gay and lesbian romance without a hint of societal condemnation... Creepy and progressive' - Kirkus Reviews
'Smart, layered and full of beautiful storytelling ... The stories are dynamic and thrilling and the illustrations are just so incredibly vivid … brilliant!' - Elle McNicoll, author of 'A Kind of Spark'
'Quietly revolutionary... fairy tales retold from a perspective – feminist, queer, disabled – that you don't often find in traditional tales. Beautifully done' - James Catchpole, author of 'What Happened to You?'
'I loved this! Jen puts an unconventional twist on classic scary fairy tale tropes... I love how each is a peek into the culture of different countries all over the world' - Morgan Long, YouTube vlogger
'With its stunning illustrations and beautifully written stories, The Sister Who Ate Her Brothers is a deliciously dark and provocative subversion of traditional fairytales' - Louise O'Neill, author of 'Almost Love' and 'The Surface Breaks'
'A frighteningly good read-aloud' - The School Librarian
Jen Campbell is a bestselling author and award-winning poet. She's written ten books for both adults and children, spanning non-fiction, poetry, short stories and children's books. Her podcast BOOKS WITH JEN is an iTunes top 100 podcast. She reviews books on BBC Radio, runs a book club for TOAST, and has a Youtube channel where she talks about books, the history of fairy tales, and the representation of disfigurement and disability.
Adam de Souza is an illustrator based in Vancouver, Canada. His clients include Vice, The Globe and Mail, and Live Magazine.
Adam de Souza is an illustrator based in Vancouver, Canada. His clients include Vice, The Globe and Mail, and Live Magazine.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500652589 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500652589 |
| Title | The Sister Who Ate Her Brothers: And Other Gruesome Tales |
| Author | Jen Campbell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2021-10-07 |
| Number of pages | 120 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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