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The Sister Who Ate Her Brothers: And Other Gruesome Tales
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See moreFourteen of the most gruesome fairy tales from around the world are re-told for contemporary readers and restored to their original, grisly versions.
Fourteen of the most gruesome fairy tales from around the world are re-told for contemporary readers and restored to their original, grisly versions.
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Fourteen of the most gruesome fairy tales from around the world are re-told for contemporary readers and restored to their original, grisly versions.
Jen Campbell's collection of terrifyingly gruesome tales lends a modern edge to fairy tale collections for young readers. Drawing on her extensive knowledge of fairy tale history, Campbell's stories undo the censoring, gender stereotyping and twee endings of more modern children's fairy tales, to return both classic and little-known stories to their grim versions, whilst celebrating a diverse range of characters.
Featuring 14 short stories from around the globe, The Sister Who Ate Her Brothers is illustrated in a contemporary style by Canadian comic artist Adam de Souza. De Souza's brooding illustrations are a highly original blend of 19th-century Gothic engravings and moody film noir graphic novels. Beautifully produced in a hardback format with a rose gold ribbon marker, The Sister Who Ate Her Brothers is a truly thrilling gift.
With 86 illustrations, 30 in colour
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The Sister Who Ate Her Brothers: And Other Gruesome Tales by Jen Campbell receives acclaim for its spine-chilling narratives that modernise classic fairy tales with a dark twist. Readers praise its rich storytelling and atmospheric illustrations, appreciating the book's inclusion of feminist, queer, and diverse cultural perspectives. With comparisons to Grimm's tales and Roald Dahl's style, it offers a blend of creepiness and relevance, making it a standout addition to any young reader's collection.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780500652589
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 07 October 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Illustration: 56 Illustrations, black and white; 30 Illustrations, color
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Adam de Souza
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 172.0mm
Height: 240.0mm
Weight: 480g
Pages: 120
About the Author
Jen Campbell is a bestselling author and award-winning poet. She's written ten books for both adults and children, spanning non-fiction, poetry, short stories and children's books. Her podcast BOOKS WITH JEN is an iTunes top 100 podcast. She reviews books on BBC Radio, runs a book club for TOAST, and has a Youtube channel where she talks about books, the history of fairy tales, and the representation of disfigurement and disability.
Adam de Souza is an illustrator based in Vancouver, Canada. His clients include Vice, The Globe and Mail, and Live Magazine.
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