A witty blend of traditional and original, this follow up to A Tale Dark and Grimm takes a lively look at some of the darker moments of fairy tales. There are castles, and giants and mermaids and goblins. And Jack and Jill who apparently only went up the hill to fetch a pail of water are soon caught up in it all. Fairy tales will never seem quite so safe after this original and bold re-take of them.
What really happened when Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water? Well, yes, Jack did break his crown and, yes, Jill did come tumbling after. But, they also went on a quest to find a looking glass, which really turned out to be a quest to find themselves. They challenged giants to an eating competition, were drowned by mermaids and were captured by goblins.
What really happened when Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water? Well, yes, Jack did break his crown and, yes, Jill did come tumbling after. But, they also went on a quest to find a looking glass, which really turned out to be a quest to find themselves. They challenged giants to an eating competition, were drowned by mermaids and were captured by goblins.
Did they ever find the looking glass? Well, you'll just have to read this book and find out. A perfect sequel to A Tale Dark and Grimm. Reader: beware. Child-eating giants, haunting mermaids and tricksy goblins lurk in these pages.
The Grimm fairy tales are celebrating their 200th anniversary this year and the continued interest in them is more apparent than ever.
This second foray is even more enjoyable than the author's acclaimed debut Publishers Weekly
100 Magnificent Children's Books of 2012 -- Elizabeth Bird School Library Journal
Gidwitz is back with a second book that, if possible, outshines A Tale Dark and Grimm School Library Journal
Imagine Lemony Snicket does Fairy Tales. Great stuff Peters,Book of the Week
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About Adam Gidwitz
Adam Gidwitz grew up in Baltimore, USA. Now he lives in Brooklyn and teaches kids large and slightly less large at Saint Ann's School. Adam always writes about things that he's experienced personally. So, while all of the dark and grim things in this book really did happen to Hansel and Gretel, they also happened to Adam. Of course, if you've ever had a childhood, they've probably happened to you too. Want to hear more about Adam's harrowing experiences? Visit him online at his website.
What really happened when Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water? Well, yes, Jack did break his crown and, yes, Jill did come tumbling after.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed In a Glass Grimmly and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
In a Glass Grimmly features in the following genres: Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Horror & Ghost Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Traditional Tales, Recommended Children's eBooks, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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In a Glass Grimmly was written by Adam Gidwitz and published by Andersen Press Ltd
