Bibliograph

Straw into gold, fairy tales re-spun, by Hilary McKay ; illustrated by Sarah Gibb

Type

Label

Straw into gold, fairy tales re-spun, by Hilary McKay ; illustrated by Sarah Gibb

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Straw into gold

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1039346388

Responsibility statement

by Hilary McKay ; illustrated by Sarah Gibb

Sub title

fairy tales re-spun

Summary

A collection of ten classic fairy tales, reimagined with fresh perspectives and unexpected twists, giving glimpses into happily, and not as happily, ever afters

Table Of Contents

The tower and the bird or "Rapunzel" -- Straw into gold or "Rumpelstiltskin" -- The roses round the palace or "Cinderella" -- The fountain in the market square or "The Pied Piper of Hamelin" -- Chicken pox and crystal or "Snow White and the seven dwarves -- The prince and the problem or "The princess and the pea" -- Over the hills and far away or "Red Riding Hood and the piper's son" -- Things were different in those days or "The twelve dancing princesses" -- What I did in the holidays and why Hansel's jacket is so tight (by Gretel, aged 10) or "Hansel and Gretel" -- Sweet William by rushlight or "The Swan Brothers."

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification

Contributor