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Grimm Tales : For Young and Old

by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm, Philip Pullman   |  Ages 9-12
RM33.13 MYR Now RM21.96 MYR Save 34%
Grimm Tales : For Young and Old - Thryft
Grimm Tales : For Young and Old - Thryft

Timeless fairy tales reimagined with Pullman's charm.

If you're a fan of both classic fairy tales and exquisite storytelling, Philip Pullman's retelling of Grimm's tales is just for you. Pullman's narrative brilliance breathes new life into these familiar stories, casting them in a light that's both fresh and deeply resonant with their original darkness and whimsy. These tales are not just rewritten; they are revived with commentaries that add layers of historical and cultural understanding. It's like re-discovering your favorite stories all over again, with a wise and insightful guide at your side.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Grimm Tales : For Young and Old

by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm, Philip Pullman   |  Ages 9-12
RM33.13 MYR Now RM21.96 MYR Save 34%
ISBN: 9780141442228
Authors: Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm, Philip Pullman
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date of Publication: 2013-09-05
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Chapter Books, Young Readers, Childrens Classics
Related Topics: Fantasy, Adventure
Goodreads rating: 4.06
(rated by 22441 readers)

Description

In this beautiful book of classic fairy tales, award-winning author Philip Pullman has chosen his fifty favourite stories from the Brothers Grimm and presents them in a'clear as water' retelling, in his unique and brilliant voice.From the quests and romance of classics such as 'Rapunzel', 'Snow White' and 'Cinderella' to the danger and wit of such lesser-known tales as 'The Three Snake Leaves', 'Hans-my-Hedgehog' and 'Godfather Death', Pullman brings the heart of each timeless tale to the fore, following with a brief but fascinating commentary on the story's background and history. In his introduction, he discusses how these stories have lasted so long, and become part of our collective storytelling imagination.These new versions show the adventures at their most lucid and engaging yet. Pullman's Grimm Tales of wicked wives, brave children and villainous kings will have you reading, reading aloud and rereading them for many years to come.
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Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Timeless fairy tales reimagined with Pullman's charm.

If you're a fan of both classic fairy tales and exquisite storytelling, Philip Pullman's retelling of Grimm's tales is just for you. Pullman's narrative brilliance breathes new life into these familiar stories, casting them in a light that's both fresh and deeply resonant with their original darkness and whimsy. These tales are not just rewritten; they are revived with commentaries that add layers of historical and cultural understanding. It's like re-discovering your favorite stories all over again, with a wise and insightful guide at your side.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.