Retold fairy tales are some of my favorite books to read. That's why The Burn
was inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's "A Little Mermaid." I love
seeing how authors take a fairy tale and rework it into something new
and interesting, but still magical. So here are some of the retellings
I've loved:
The Goose Girl, Shannon Hale
The
retelling of a lesser-known Grimm's fairy tale about a princess
sabotaged by her lady-in-waiting. She has to take care of the king's
geese before she can become queen.
Spindle's End, Robin McKinley
A retelling of Sleeping Beauty, but this Briar Rose has spunk and no intention of being the princess. I love the ending of this book.
A retelling of Sleeping Beauty, but this Briar Rose has spunk and no intention of being the princess. I love the ending of this book.
The Magic Circle, Donna Jo Napoli
A retelling of Hansel and Gretel, though those pesky kids don't come in until the very end. This story is about the witch and how she finds redemption.
A retelling of Hansel and Gretel, though those pesky kids don't come in until the very end. This story is about the witch and how she finds redemption.
Confessions of an Ugly Step-sister, Gregory Maguire
A historical-fiction take on Cinderella with a lot less magic.
A historical-fiction take on Cinderella with a lot less magic.
Beauty, Robin McKinley
A retelling of Beauty and the Beast. Makes you wonder if Disney found most of their inspiration here.
A retelling of Beauty and the Beast. Makes you wonder if Disney found most of their inspiration here.
Mira, Mirror, Mette Ivie Harrison
Did you ever wonder where the mirror in Snow White came from? Here's your answer.
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