A review by williamsdebbied
Briar Rose by Jane Yolen

5.0

Gemma is an old woman with three granddaughters. As they grow up, she often tells them the story of Briar Rose (Sleeping Beauty). It is not until the girls get older that they realize their grandmother has not merely been telling them a story--she has been telling HER story, the story of how she survived during the Holocaust.

While the Holocaust and a fairy tale do not seem like they go together, Yolen does a masterful job of weaving the two together in a way that is so natural and lovely that it will take your breath away.

Anyone interested in WWII and/or fairytales should give this one a try. You won't be disappointed.