rkendylb's review against another edition
4.0
First of all, this book took me a long time to read, but I really enjoyed all the different stories. I liked reading them in their original format rather than the blithely happy versions we see on TV. I won't be reciting all of these to my sister any time soon, but I did like reading them.
personarobot's review against another edition
dark
funny
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
stuhlsem's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this! This translation of the Grimm Brothers' fairy tales includes the classics of Cinderella, Snow White, Hansel & Gretel, etc, but also some that I'd never heard of: Faithful Johannes, Lazy Heinz, the Three Snake Leaves.
On occasion, Pullman 'improved' the fairy tales he encountered, and he always gives an explanation at the end of the story of where it came from and what other variations are available.
On occasion, Pullman 'improved' the fairy tales he encountered, and he always gives an explanation at the end of the story of where it came from and what other variations are available.
lmhicks04's review against another edition
Dwight Schrute's favorite children's stories.
evelynepisodes's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
kwes319's review against another edition
4.0
I read this as part of a library summer reading challenge. I have read compilations of Grimm Tales in the past but found this one very entertaining. Pullman picks only 50 of his tales and merges tales from different editions or sometimes adds his own changes (while still keeping with the fairy tale format). Afterwards he discuss some of the differences between editions, relevances, connections, and other pieces about the tale. When able he also lists the folk tale classification for each story, something I wasn't aware of until reading this edition. Since these are fairy tales the format is dull and predictable. I actually read it 100 pages at a time with another book after each 100 pages to break it up. This is no fault of the book just the nature of fairy tales. A good look at fairy tales and enjoyable than just the collection of Grimm Tales you usually find.
adora_ble15's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
stacisantefort's review against another edition
5.0
This is the traditional story of Cinderella. When Cinderella's father remarries an evil step mother, she is devastated. Cinderella is forced to act like a servant and do all the chores while her two step sisters are treated like princesses. One day a bunch of dresses come and the girls are all invited to the Prince's ball so he may find a wife. Her step mother tells her she must stay home and do chores. A fairy god mother comes and with her wand transforms Cinderellas raggedy clothes into a beautiful gown and transforms mice and a pumpkin into a carriage and horses. The fairy god mother tells Cinderella she has until midnight before the magic wears out.
Cinderella leaves the prince in awe at midnight, and on the way loses a slipper. The princes uses the slipper to find Cinderella so they can live happily ever after.
The traditional tale and the 3D iPad app tell pretty much the same exact story. Cinderella Skeleton told the same story, but put a twist on it by the characters being skeletons or ghouls.
In the classroom I would have a unit where we read several versions of Cinderella. I did not know there were so many different variants to the traditional story and the children will enjoy seeing the differences. I would have the students compare and contrast each of the stories to help develop critical thinking skills.
Interest level k and up. I could not find and lexile or guided reading measures.
Cinderella leaves the prince in awe at midnight, and on the way loses a slipper. The princes uses the slipper to find Cinderella so they can live happily ever after.
The traditional tale and the 3D iPad app tell pretty much the same exact story. Cinderella Skeleton told the same story, but put a twist on it by the characters being skeletons or ghouls.
In the classroom I would have a unit where we read several versions of Cinderella. I did not know there were so many different variants to the traditional story and the children will enjoy seeing the differences. I would have the students compare and contrast each of the stories to help develop critical thinking skills.
Interest level k and up. I could not find and lexile or guided reading measures.
jocelynw's review against another edition
5.0
If you are wondering how many of the 200 fairytales in this collection include a woman promised by her father as a prize for alleviating some nuisance or another, I counted for you and the answer is 31. There is one story - one single story - in which a woman promises herself as a prize to the man who can solve a riddle.