A Tale Dark and Grimm

Adam Gidwitz Press Reviews

'holds up to multiple readings, like the classic I think it will turn out to be.' - New York Times

'This wonderfully grisly retelling of the Brothers Grimm is to your typical Happily
Ever After what an axe is to a butter knife. My advice: just nod and smile and tell
your parents it's only a book of fairy tales.' - Pseudonymous Bosch, author of The
Name of This Book Is Secret

‘Gidwitz balances the grisly violence of the original Grimms’ fairy tales with a wonderful sense of humour and narrative voice. Check it out!’ Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series

'Gidwitz has a profound understanding of the Grimms' tales, and he cleverly weaves different tales with an imaginative thread so that they form a grand narrative that has a critical utopian vision - a realm ruled by wise and responsible children.' - Jack Zipes, Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota

'Gidwitz is terrifying and funny at the same time. His storytelling is so assured that
it’s hard to believe this is his debut novel. And his treatment of the Grimms’ tales is a whole new thing.' - School Library Joural, starred review