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Fearless Fairy Tales

Fearless Fairy Tales

Published in
2019
4.03
on Goodreads (60)

Description

FEARLESS FAIRY TALES is a comedic and modern twist on classic bedtime stories, featuring characters like Trumplestiltskin, Sleeping Brainy, and the Gingerbread Kid. The collection tackles contemporary issues such as gender equality, environmental pollution, and equal pay through humor and satire. Written by Konnie Huq and James Kay with illustrations by Rikin Parekh, this anthology is a refreshing update to traditional tales, providing both young and older readers with new narratives that challenge old-fashioned and sexist themes.
Age
7-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
176 pages

Why to read

  • Entertaining and engaging retellings
  • Promotes creative thinking
  • Introduces classic fairy tale characters with a modern twist
  • Encourages a sense of humor and lightheartedness