![]() ![]() ![]() A fresh twist to the idea of the twisted fairy tale, these fractured tales will please readers of the first volume, A Tale Dark & Grimm.įor fans of fairy tales, and TVs Once Upon a Time. In this combination fairy tale and nursery rhyme, the once predictable Jack and Jill find themselves tested by obstacles far more dangerous than any h. ![]() ![]() Readers recognize old tales and then are taken for a ride as the familiar turns strange, and often bloody. Jill, the daughter of a selfish queen, gets caught up in a version of the Emperor’s New Clothes, while her cousin Jack, is nothing more than the town fool, who trades a cow for some foolish beans. Gidwitz weaves together tales from the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, into something fresh, new, and horrible – gruesome and terrible. Happily ever after isn’t cutting it any more.Ĭousins, Jack and Jill, set out on a quest to take control of their lives. Follow Jack and Jill as they enter startling new landscapes that may, or may not, be scary, bloody, terrifying, and altogether true. Take caution ahead – oversize plant life, amphibious beasts, and fear-inducing creatures abound. If you dare, join Jack and Jill on a harrowing quest through a new set of tales from the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, and others. ![]()
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