Ron Koertge's wonderful book Lies, Knives and Girls in Red Dresses has been chosen as on of the best books of 2012 by Publishers Weekly.
They're right! These sideways retellings of traditional fairy tales -- in verse -- are funny, snarky and downright scary. The illustrations, by Andrea Dezso are a perfect compliment. The cover with the gigantic wolf and the tiny Red Riding Hood lets you know just what you're in for even before the book is opened.
Full disclaimer: I know Ron and saw this in advance and loved it. But the "real" book is a stunner.
Pair this with Phillip Pullman's new Fairy Tales From the Brothers Grimm and you'll be able to find something to read all winter. Read More
They're right! These sideways retellings of traditional fairy tales -- in verse -- are funny, snarky and downright scary. The illustrations, by Andrea Dezso are a perfect compliment. The cover with the gigantic wolf and the tiny Red Riding Hood lets you know just what you're in for even before the book is opened.
Full disclaimer: I know Ron and saw this in advance and loved it. But the "real" book is a stunner.
Pair this with Phillip Pullman's new Fairy Tales From the Brothers Grimm and you'll be able to find something to read all winter. Read More