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McKay, Hilary,

Straw into gold : fairy tales re-spun / by Hilary McKay ; illustrated by Sarah Gibb. - First U.S. edition. - 293 pages ; 22 cm

The tower and the bird or "Rapunzel" -- Straw into gold or "Rumpelstiltskin" -- The roses round the palace or "Cinderella" -- The fountain in the market square or "The Pied Piper of Hamelin" -- Chicken pox and crystal or "Snow White and the seven dwarves -- The prince and the problem or "The princess and the pea" -- Over the hills and far away or "Red Riding Hood and the piper's son" -- Things were different in those days or "The twelve dancing princesses" -- What I did in the holidays and why Hansel's jacket is so tight (by Gretel, aged 10) or "Hansel and Gretel" -- Sweet William by rushlight or "The Swan Brothers." Includes bibliographical references.

A collection of ten classic fairy tales, reimagined with fresh perspectives and unexpected twists, giving glimpses into happily, and not as happily, ever afters.

Ages 8-12.

ISBN: 9781534432840 (hardback) 9781534432857 (paperback)

LCCN: 2018024758

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Fairy tales.
JUVENILE FICTION / Short Stories.
JUVENILE FICTION / Fairy Tales & Folklore / Anthologies.
JUVENILE FICTION / Fairy Tales & Folklore / Adaptations.

LC Class. No.: PZ8.M45938 / Str 2019

Dewey Class. No.: [Fic]