Written by: Jane Yolen
First line: There was once a strange, forbidding castle with
ruined towers on a weedy piece of land called Carterhaugh.
Why you should read this book: It’s a true fairy tale, with
a strong female protagonist and a deceptive and chilling antagonist. The
possibility of dread and ruin lurk on every page, while the redemptive power of
love continues to strive against all odds. Yolen’s masterful retelling, along
with Charles Mikolaycak’s lovely illustrations create a beautiful and chilling experience
for the reader.
Why you shouldn’t read this book: You think fairies must be
tiny happy folk with rainbow wings who live amongst the flowers and giggle an
awful lot.
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