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Did you ever wonder what happened to the seven dwarfs after Snow White ditched them, or what life was like for the giant in "Jack and the Beanstalk?" Can you imagine a wicked stepsister who really gets what she deserves, and a Cinderella who isn't dainty, but actually rather plump? Then this is the book for you.
All the fairy tales you've heard over and over again are revisted here, made new by award-winning fantasy and science fiction authors: Garth Nix tells a twisted new version of "Hansel and Gretel," Nancy Farmer shows us what life was like for the princess's magical horse, Gregory Maguire provides a side of the seven dwarfs you've never seen, and Neil Gaiman lays out the "Instructions" that fairy tales should have taught you. In all, thirteen new stories are born from old fairy tales, some disturbing and dark, others strange and funny, but each offering something original and unexpected -- and as surprising as a wolf at the door.
Contents
INTRODUCTION
THE MONTHS OF MANHATTAN
Delia Sherman
CINDER ELEPHANT
Jane Yolen
INSTRUCTIONS
Neil Gaiman
MRS. BIG: “JACK AND THE BEANSTALK” RETOLD
Michael Cadnum
FALADA: THE GOOSE GIRL’S HORSE
Nancy Farmer
A WOLF AT THE DOOR
“Tanith Lee
ALI BABA AND THE FORTY ALIENS
Janeen Webb
SWANS
Kelly Link
THE KINGDOM OF MELTING GLANCES
Katherine Vaz
HANSEL’S EYES
Garth Nix
BECOMING CHARISE
Kathe Koja
THE SEVEN STAGE A COMEBACK
Gregory Maguire
THE TWELVE DANCING PRINCESSES
Patricia A. McKillip
Сказочная фантастика
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**These are not your mother's fairy tales...** Did you ever wonder how the dwarves felt after Snow White ditched them for the prince? Do you sometimes wish Cinderella hadn't been so helpless and petite? Are you ready to hear the Giant's point of view on Jack and his beanstalk? Then this is the book