Books are my passion!
Seriously, Snow White Was SO Forgetful!: The Story of Snow White as Told by the Dwarves by Nancy Loewen My rating: 3 of 5 stars Interesting Retelling I wasn’t sure what to expect, but the title of this book caught my attention. Reading it left me mixed, especially with the target age. The images work well for 4-8, but the
Read moreNational Tooth Fairy Day… a fun “holiday” that has the rare distinction of being celebrated TWICE in the same year. Yep, you read that correctly. Not only does it get recognized on August 22, but also, on February 28th. Q. Why are there two National Tooth Fairy Days?A. The National Day Calendar team has not discovered the origins of either
Read moreThe Wickeds by Gayle Forman My rating: 5 of 5 stars Great Twist What a fantastic fairy tale retelling. I love the different perspectives to what you thought you knew. It’s not only inventive, but going from kid to teen to mother to grandma, I can appreciate the various viewpoints of age and experience. I loved the twists in this
Read moreThe Cleaners by Ken Liu My rating: 5 of 5 stars Such Depth and Insight I read a lot and love many of the stories I’m honored to experience. However, this tale was… special and unexpected. It had brillance and insight about humanity like I’ve never imagined. Just this quote: “You never wanted to know the people you liked and
Read moreThe Princess Game by Soman Chainani My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’m floored – wow! This is such an intense story with an original twist on fairy tales. It’s dark and dramatic – very powerful. Both modern and as old as time, the struggles addressed are relevant for all ages. Callum was a wonderful character. Having the story told
Read moreHazel and Gray by Nic Stone My rating: 5 of 5 stars Intense Modern Fairy Tale True to traditional fairy tales, there’s a grim darkness to this story as well as a lesson of caution. However, it’s a relevant and modern spin on Hansel & Gretel. In addition, it offers twists and turns that are as thrilling as they are
Read moreThe Prince and the Troll by Rainbow Rowell My rating: 5 of 5 stars Wow – An Enchanting Modern Fairy Tale This was a profound story. A modern fairy tale that made me laugh, filled me with sadness, and was thought-provoking. The imagery was as powerful as the connection between the characters. There was a darkness and a hope to
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