Straw into Gold: Fairy Tales Re-spun by Hilary McKay, Sarah Gibb

Straw into Gold: Fairy Tales Re-spun

Hilary McKay, Sarah Gibb

304 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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Description

Award-winning author Hilary McKay reimagines your favorite fairy tales with humorous and heartfelt twists in this beautifully illustrated collection of short stories.Imagine Hansel and Gretel’s story from their teacher’s point of view, when Gretel...

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Community Reviews Summary of 52 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 75%
relaxing 75%
adventurous 25%
emotional 25%
inspiring 25%
reflective 25%
sad 25%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 25%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.41

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