Twicetold Tales by Olivia Snowe
Chantella dreams her singing will take her away from chores and grant a Cinderella-worthy happy ever after. Whereas Cassie walks through the streets in her red coat, looking over her shoulder as a dark figure named Caleb Woolf follows her… In this collection of short stories, normal kids find themselves lost in the woods or locked in a tower – situations that might seem familiar. But fairy tales have a dark side and not all have a happy ending…
Take a classic fairy tale character, add a contemporary urban setting with a significant sinister plot twist, and the result is one of these talesAction is detailed and expanded; dialogue is modernized and made edgy, as are the characters' actions. . . .If your school includes a writing unit featuring rewriting and parodies, this set could serve as examples. * Library Media Connection *
These retellings zip along, thanks to sharp dialogue and smart updates that feel fresh. Lamoreaux's full page manga-esque illustrations, rendered in grayscale with punches of red, are plentiful and will keep reluctant readers engaged. Strong back matter in each volume includes a history of the original story and writing prompts for readers to create their own twice-told tales. A fine choice for keeping traditional fairy tales alive. * School Library Journal *
These retellings zip along, thanks to sharp dialogue and smart updates that feel fresh. Lamoreaux's full page manga-esque illustrations, rendered in grayscale with punches of red, are plentiful and will keep reluctant readers engaged. Strong back matter in each volume includes a history of the original story and writing prompts for readers to create their own twice-told tales. A fine choice for keeping traditional fairy tales alive. * School Library Journal *
Olivia Snowe lives between the falls, the forest, and the creek in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Michelle Lamoreaux is an illustrator from southern Utah. She works with many publishers, agencies, and magazines throughout the US. She currently works out of Salt Lake City.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781782026914 |
| ISBN 10 | 1782026916 |
| Title | Twicetold Tales |
| Author | Olivia Snowe |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Curious Fox |
| Year published | 2017-02-09 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |