You think you know these stories,don't you
You are wrong.
You think you know these stories,don't you
You are wrong.
You don't know them at all.
Twelve tales,twelve dangerous tales of mystery,magic,and rebellious hearts. Each twists like a spindle to reveal truths full of warning and triumph,truths that free hearts long kept tame,truths that explore life...and death.
A prince has a surprising awakening . . .
A beauty fights like a beast . . .
A boy refuses to become prey . . .
A path to happiness is lost...then found again.
New York Times bestselling author Soman Chainani respins old stories into fresh fairy tales for a new era and creates a world like no other. These stories know you. They understand you. They reflect you. They are tales for our times. So read on,if you dare.
Publisher: HarperCollins PublishersISBN: 9780008224509Number of pages: 336Weight: 930 gDimensions: 240 x 159 x 32 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
'Terrifying,chilling,unexpected,and glorious. A must-read for any fairy tale devotee who wants to view classic stories through a new lens.'- Medium
'Sly,subversive and full of teethh-Chainani's reimagining of classic fairytales is an unsettling homage that transports its readers through tales both horrifying and humorous,sweet and scary,and,of course...beastly and beautifu'.'-Roshani Chokshi,New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Wolves
'These stories cut straight to the heart and will leave you begging to stay in their shadows just a few pages longer. Prepare to rethink all those happily ever afters...and love every minute of it.'-Alexandra Bracken,#1 New York Times bestselling author of Lore and the Darkest Minds series
'This is what happens when fairy tales grown up. Fierce,frightening,satisfying,and empowering,teens will devour this...unless it devours them first. I love this book.'- Adam Gidwitz,New York Times bestselling author of A Tale Dark and Grimm
'A brilliant reinvention of tales we thought we knew. Soman Chainani gives us the fairy tales we need today. A vibrant and necessary addition to every modern collection.'-Tahereh Mafi
Soman Chainani
Soman Chainani is an American film director and the Waterstones Children's Book Prize nominated author of the bestselling The School of Good and Evil series.
Visit the Soman Chainani author page
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