A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz (English) Paperback Book

Description: A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz [It] holds up to multiple readings, like the classic I think it will turn out to be New York TimesAn audacious debut thats wicked smart and wicked funny Publishers Weekly, starred reviewAddictively compelling School Library Journal, starred review FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Reader- beware. Warlocks with dark spells, hunters with deadly aim, and bakers with ovens retrofitted for cooking children lurk within these pages.But if you dare, turn the page and learn the true story of Hansel and Gretel - the story behind (and beyond) the bread crumbs, edible houses and outwitted witches.Come on in. It may be frightening, its certainly bloody, and its definitely not for the faint of heart.Gidwitz manages to balance the grisly violence of the original Grimms fairy tales with a wonderful sense of humor and narrative voice. Check it out! Rick RiordanUnlike any childrens book Ive ever read. It holds up to multiple readings, like the classic I think it will turn out to be New York TimesAn audacious debut thats wicked smart and wicked funny Publishers Weekly, starred reviewAddictively compelling School Library Journal, starred review Notes A gruesome but funny retelling of the Grimms terrifying tales, taking the US by storm and perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket. Author Biography Adam Gidwitz grew up in Baltimore, USA. Now he lives in Brooklyn and teaches kids large and slightly less large at Saint Anns School. Adam always writes about things that hes 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 youve ever had a childhood, theyve probably happened to you too. Want to hear more about Adams harrowing experiences? Review "Unlike any childrens book Ive ever read. [It] holds up to multiple readings, like the classic I think it will turn out to be." * New York Times *"Subversive and fun" * Evening Standard *"Gidwitz has created a sharp, funny story – a fairy tale with teeth." * INIS *"An audacious debut thats wicked smart and wicked funny." * Publishers Weekly, starred review *"Addictively compelling" * School Library Journal, starred review * Promotional A gruesome but funny retelling of Grimms terrifying tales Review Text "Unlike any childrens book Ive ever read. [It] holds up to multiple readings, like the classic I think it will turn out to be." Promotional "Headline" A gruesome but funny retelling of Grimms terrifying tales Details ISBN1783440872 Author Adam Gidwitz Publisher Andersen Press Ltd Year 2014 ISBN-10 1783440872 ISBN-13 9781783440870 Format Paperback Publication Date 2014-03-06 Imprint Andersen Press Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Media Book DEWEY 813.6 Pages 208 Audience Age 9-11 Language English UK Release Date 2014-03-06 AU Release Date 2014-03-06 NZ Release Date 2014-03-06 Audience Children / Juvenile Series Grimm series We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131816988;

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