Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Once Upon a Time . . .

I love to read fairy tales -- whether a classic version or an updated retelling.  One of my favorite series of humorous fairy tale retellings is Gail Carson Levine's "The Princess Tales".


For Biddle's Sake by Gail Carson Levine
A young maiden who has been transformed into a toad by a jealous fairy relies on her newly honed magical abilities to charm a prince into marriage.

The Fairy's Return by Gail Carson Levine
The good-natured son of a baker wins the heart of a princess, with the help of a fairy and a magic goose.

Cinderellis and the Glass Hill by Gail Carson Levine
A lonely young farm lad uses his unusual inventive ability to pass a nearly impossible test and win the hand of the neighboring princess.

The Princess Test by Gail Carson Levine
Lorelei must pass many difficult tests in order to prove that she is a true princess and win the hand of Prince Nicholas.

Princess Sonora and the Long Sleep by Gail Carson Levine
Princess Sonora, who is ten times smarter than anyone else, vows to choose for herself the best time to be pricked by the spindle.

The Fairy's Mistake by Gail Carson Levine
The fairy Ethelinda rewards one twin sister for good behavior and punishes the other for bad, only to discover that her punishment is more pleasing than her reward.


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