Fairy tales have grown up! Dark and seductive, these re-imaginings of the classic tales we all grew up with, are not for the sqeamish or the purists among us. But once you’ve crawled inside the heads and hearts of Cinderella’s prince, Lady Godiva, Snow White’s dwarf hosts, or Rapunzel’s mother, you’ll never feel the same about these famous folk motifs. In the hands of someone who’s studied and loved them, the old tales become deeper, richer, and larger of heart than they’ve ever been before.
Black Pearls, a Faerie Strand
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 978-0618747979
Reviews
- Nominated, American Association of University Women, Juvenile Literature Award
- Austin American-Statesman, Best Books of the Year
- Gold Award, Hall of Fame, Teensreadtoo.com
“Twisted, clever, and artfully written, these are high-quality additions to the fractured fairy-tale genre.” —Booklist
“Hawes has a way of highlighting the intricacies of human emotions and relationships, making Black Pearls a bold, brilliant read.” —The Compulsive Reader
“The overall collection is…edgy, and the striking cover and wide-ranging stories will easily draw in readers.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“This lovely addition to the genre of retold fairy tales, with Guay’s ethereal black-and-white illustrations, will appeal to older teen and adult fairy tale fans.” —VOYA
