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256 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781849393706
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Andersen
Publication date: 28 October 2010
A Tale Dark & Grimm by Adam Gidwitz is a perfect fit for readers who crave a exciting and humorous adventure that will ignite their imagination and inspire them to take charge of their own destinies, making it a must-read for young readers who love fairy tales, dark humor, and stories of hope and empowerment.
Description
Follows Hansel and Gretel as they walk out of their own story and into eight more tales, encountering such wicked creatures as witches, along with kindly strangers and other helpful folk. Based in part on the Grimms' fairy tales Faithful Johannes,...
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Moods
adventurous: 91%
dark: 82%
funny: 62%
emotional: 26%
mysterious: 24%
tense: 19%
sad: 14%
hopeful: 13%
lighthearted: 12%
challenging: 10%
reflective: 9%
inspiring: 6%
informative: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Murder, GoreModerate
Death, Body horror, CannibalismMinor
Child abuse, Fatphobia256 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781849393706
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Andersen
Publication date: 28 October 2010
A Tale Dark & Grimm by Adam Gidwitz is a perfect fit for readers who crave a exciting and humorous adventure that will ignite their imagination and inspire them to take charge of their own destinies, making it a must-read for young readers who love fairy tales, dark humor, and stories of hope and empowerment.
Description
Follows Hansel and Gretel as they walk out of their own story and into eight more tales, encountering such wicked creatures as witches, along with kindly strangers and other helpful folk. Based in part on the Grimms' fairy tales Faithful Johannes,...
Community Reviews
Moods
adventurous: 91%
dark: 82%
funny: 62%
emotional: 26%
mysterious: 24%
tense: 19%
sad: 14%
hopeful: 13%
lighthearted: 12%
challenging: 10%
reflective: 9%
inspiring: 6%
informative: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Murder, GoreModerate
Death, Body horror, CannibalismMinor
Child abuse, Fatphobia