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Tatterhood
by Ethel Johnston Phelps
[Nerd note: The cover and page count in this listing don't match the copy I borrowed, but I ran into a couple of roadblocks correcting it, so I'm leaving it as is. There are 210 pages in my hardcover copy, the cover matches a "Kindle edition" that's not linked to this one, and the description reads "twelve folk tales" although there are thirteen included in the copy I've got.]
Tatterhood is a solid collection of 13 folktales, all of which feature female protagonists, told with a young audience in mind. A few of them aren't as compelling as the rest, but I think that's just because they're not my style. "Tatterhood," "Janet and Tamlin" (the one story I'd already heard), and "Kate Crackernuts" were my favorites.
These stories are written in a way that flows with that simple but compelling fairy tale magic that makes new stories feel old and familiar -- making this an excellent collection of stories for reading aloud at bedtime.
(three-and-a-half stars)
Tatterhood is a solid collection of 13 folktales, all of which feature female protagonists, told with a young audience in mind. A few of them aren't as compelling as the rest, but I think that's just because they're not my style. "Tatterhood," "Janet and Tamlin" (the one story I'd already heard), and "Kate Crackernuts" were my favorites.
These stories are written in a way that flows with that simple but compelling fairy tale magic that makes new stories feel old and familiar -- making this an excellent collection of stories for reading aloud at bedtime.
(three-and-a-half stars)