![]() ![]() ![]() Red encounters Beauty and the Beast, dwarves (who are, by now, tired of hearing about Snow White), helpful tree nymphs, terrifying water sprites, and an elderly huntsman – characters you might recognize from other tales, but portrayed in different ways. There are enough twists on the fairy tales she references to make them feel fresh, while still remaining recognizable. ![]() The fantasy world that Shurtliff has woven in this and her previous two books, Rump and Jack, is stunning and richly detailed. Together, they seek the magic that will make her Granny immortal, but magic never works in quite the way you want it to, and the creatures Red meets along the way are living proof of the unintended consequences of using magic selfishly. ![]() Yes, that Goldie, with golden locks who loves porridge and stealing things from bears. Red teams up with a wild wolf with whom she shares a special bond, and she also runs across Goldie. Instead of a wolf, Granny’s only enemy is aging and disease. This Red’s granny is a magic expert, the Witch of the Woods, and is Red’s best friend. Red is the story of Red Riding Hood, but not as you remember her. Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readersįormats: Hardcover, eBook, Kindle, Audiobook, Audible ![]()
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