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misspippireads's review against another edition
4.0
A delicious fractured fairy tale about a poisoned apple that takes a journey through the forest.
I don't want to give it away, but it's a good one. A great tale to share for a not-too-scary Halloween storytime. If you're sharing a fairy tales storytime, I would pair this one with The Goblin and the Empty Chair by Mem Fox.
Reviewed from a library copy.
I don't want to give it away, but it's a good one. A great tale to share for a not-too-scary Halloween storytime. If you're sharing a fairy tales storytime, I would pair this one with The Goblin and the Empty Chair by Mem Fox.
Reviewed from a library copy.
madhamster's review against another edition
4.0
A fabulous fractured reinterpretation of Snow White, with a great twist at the end.
barbarianlibarian's review against another edition
3.0
a bit morbid for a kids book, lol. but I guess the traditional version has people poisoned too!
allmadhere106's review against another edition
5.0
For: readers looking for a book with dark humor and textured illustrations.
Possible red flags: death (where one sees the remaining skeleton) and attempted murder; plots and characters in peril.
Possible red flags: death (where one sees the remaining skeleton) and attempted murder; plots and characters in peril.
olevin84's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
If you and your kid(s) enjoyed The Paperbag Princess, you’ll have a great silly time with this story.
antlersantlers's review against another edition
2.0
I really, really, really, really love these illustrations. They're strange and beautiful and so interestingly textured. The story is super dark though! I did not like it at all. I will definitely seek out more illustrations by Anne Lambelet, though not a narrative.
rainbowbookworm's review against another edition
4.0
The story is simple, but the writing style and the illustrations are superb. This book has the absolute best final illustration in any book I have ever read. Brilliant!
mandarchy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I thought this book was hysterical, but it might require dark humor and comfort with the suggestion of cussing.
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