Koertge, Ron, Lies, Knives, and
Girls in Red Dresses. Candlewick Press, 2012. Pgs. 87. Language: PG,
Violence: PG-13, Sexual Content: G
A strung out girl sells cds to
stoners, the evil queen tells her story, Red Riding Hood wanted to know what it
was like to be swallowed, and Blubeard’s latest wife discovers her husband is a
serial killer. Retold through a verse-like formate, this collection of fairy
tales will enchant you, amaze you, and horrify you.
Each fairytale is told in a unique
and modern way. The illustrations are well-done and capture the reader’s
attention along with the text. Readers who like horror, traditional Grimm fairy
tales, and verse-style novels will enjoy reading this book. MS. ADVISABLE.
Reviewer: Kira M, Youth Services Librarian, WHI Public Library.
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