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Straw into Gold: Fairy Tales Re-spun

Hilary McKay

Straw into Gold: Fairy Tales Re-spun retells traditional European tales, including Rapunzel, Cinderella, Rumpelstiltskin, Snow White, Red Riding Hood, Hansel and Gretel, and The Twelve Dancing Princesses. Hilary McKay reimagines these familiar stories for this collection. Other tales include The Princess and the Pea, The Pied Piper, and The Swan Brothers. Black-and-white silhouette artwork accompanies the retellings, giving each story an illustrated presentation alongside the text.

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Themes
Art And Creativity · Cultural Heritage · Folklore And Mythology
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Published
February 5, 2019
ISBN-13
9781534432857
Language
English
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