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Tales From the Hinterland

By Melissa Albert
Series: The Hazel Wood
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'Tales From the Hinterland' by Melissa Albert is a collection of dark and enchanting fairy tales set within an imaginary and mysterious world. Each story, filled with magic, danger, and intrigue, explores themes of love, betrayal, and the fine line between the fantastical and the real. The book immerses readers in a narrative style reminiscent of classic fairy tales but with unexpected twists.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to dark and enchanting fairy tales that tread the line between whimsy and haunting beauty. This captivating collection of stories weaves intricate narratives with rich prose, perfect for readers who enjoy a modern twist on the classic fairy tale genre. Whether you're a fan of mesmerising storytelling or are seeking to get lost in a mysterious, magic-infused world, this book is sure to captivate your imagination.

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Grimm's Fairy Tales meets Ransom Riggs in this deeply creepy, gorgeously illustrated collection of twelve original pitch-dark fairytales from the international bestselling author of The Hazel Wood, Melissa Albert.

Journey into the Hinterland, where every page tells a wondrously terrible adventure. In this brutal and beautiful world, a young woman spends a night with Death, brides are wed to a mysterious house in the trees, and an enchantress is killed twice—and still lives.

But it's not safe inside these pages, and once you enter, you may never want to leave...

The highly anticipated collection of stories is set in the creepy, haunting fairytale world first introduced in Melissa Albert's internationally bestselling and critically acclaimed Hazel Wood series.

Series: The Hazel Wood

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  • Tales From the Hinterland
    Grimm's Fairy Tales meets Ransom Riggs in this deeply creepy, gorgeously illustrated collection of twelve original pitch-dark fairytales from the international bestselling author of The Hazel Wood, Melissa Albert. Journey into the Hinterland, where every page tells a wondrously terrible adventure. In this brutal and beautiful world, a young woman spends a night with Death, brides are wed to a...
    By Melissa Albert
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Tales From the Hinterland by Melissa Albert receives high praise for its magical and inventive storytelling. It's described as a mesmerising and insidious read, with an ability to capture the imagination through its dark, beautiful, and surprisingly humorous narratives. The book is commended for its ability to enthral readers, creating sleepless nights and a lasting impression.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241371893

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 January 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Nick Hayes

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 170g

Pages: 240

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Melissa Albert Penguin Books Series: The Hazel Wood Young Adult Young Adult Mystery & Thriller

About the Author

Melissa Albert (Author) Melissa Albert is the New York Times and indie bestselling author of the Hazel Wood series (The Hazel Wood, The Night Country, Tales from the Hinterland) and a former bookseller and YA lit blogger. Her work has been translated into more than twenty languages and included in the New York Times list of Notable Children's Books. She lives in Brooklyn with her family. Nick Hayes (Illustrator) Nick Hayes is an illustrator, writer and campaigner living in London. Having worked on several graphic novels, book covers and editorials, he has recently authored his first non-fiction work, the Book of Trespass. Visit www.foghornhayes.com

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