The Sister Who Ate Her Brothers: And Other Gruesome Tales by Jen Campbell

The Sister Who Ate Her Brothers: And Other Gruesome Tales

Jen Campbell with Adam de Souza (Illustrator)

120 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy short stories emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced

Description

In this collection, fourteen of fairy tales from around the world are retold for young readers, restored to their original, grisly versions.Do you dare read this collection of terrifyingly gruesome tales? In this gripping volume, author Jen Campbe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 279 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
adventurous 67%
mysterious 56%
funny 27%
lighthearted 17%
inspiring 16%
tense 16%
hopeful 10%
reflective 9%
challenging 5%
emotional 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 2%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 40% | N/A: 3% | Character: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 24% | Yes: 24% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 32% | No: 13% | N/A: 10%

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4.28

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