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Girls

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Girls by Annet Schaap offers a unique exploration of three transformative and interconnected journeys. Each girl's story delves into themes of friendship, self-discovery, and resilience, set against a world where their paths converge in unexpected ways. The narrative weaves together these personal tales with elements of adventure and mystery, providing a compelling read that captures the essence of growing up.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate tales that explore deep emotions and intricate relationships. This story weaves together themes of friendship, identity, and self-discovery, taking you on a journey through the complexities of growing up. Perfect for readers who love character-driven stories with a touch of introspection.

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A collection of dark, funny retellings of classic fairytales for girls growing up in the modernย world.ย 

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A girl comes face-to-face with a not-so Big Bad Wolf, a monstrous princess is locked away on a deserted island, a girl gives up on kissing a frog: Annet Schaap adapts seven well-known fairy tales into inspiring stories about girls with their own dreams and desires.

Girls features no damsels in distress, but real girls of flesh and blood - who certainly don't need rescuing.

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Girls by Annet Schaap has been described as a wickedly delicious and addictive read, blending surprising and subversive elements. The stories are clever and witty, captivating readers with their spellbinding narrative.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782693789

Publisher: Pushkin Children's Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Translated by Laura Watkinson
  • Translated by Laura Watkinson

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Annet Schaap is one of the Netherlands' best-loved illustrators. Her debut novel, Lampie, won four prizes in the Netherlands and Flanders, including the Gouden Griffel for the best Dutch children's book of the year, and was shortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal.

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