![]() Who needs a Prince to wake you up with a kiss whilst he parades around in his clinking armour, riding on his mighty pale steed? Why can't a Queen, a beautiful and incredibly courageous young woman (one you might have seen somewhere else before!) save the day? If you've ever wished that Prince had stayed home and let his fiancée be the hero instead, this book IS FOR YOU. After stalking some of his other collaborations (Goth Girl, etc) I can definitely see myself buying more of his works! *grabby hands*Īnd we can't forget the one thing which made me adore this book the most! THE GIRL POWER. Chris Riddell is an epic, pencil-wielding Wizard who I can't believe I've never heard of before. It does not head in the expected direction. It begins with a queen preparing to be married, and three dwarves on a journey. It starts off as a re-telling, but then slowly more is revealed, and the story alters. This novel is filled with some of the most gorgeous illustrations I have ever laid my eyes on. The Sleeper and the Spindle is a fairy tale, but not one of the standard ones. The Sleeper and the Spindle is actually two stories a sort-of Snow White meets an almost Sleeping Beauty and it features Greenaway-winning Chris Riddell’s characteristically detailed and. Snow White, after years in a sleeping spell, might not be affected by the enchantment. If you're an avid fan of fairytale re-tellings, this book is exactly the one for you as it managed to blow my mind on the classic tale I thought I knew so well (I so obviously didn't). The story combines two fairy tales, and it contains two startling ideas. Adding to the wonder are Chris Riddell's dazzling illustrations." - New York Times Book Review, Unforgettable, unpredictable and utterly enchanting for anyone between the ages of seven and seventy.You think you know the tale of Sleeping Beauty? Think again. seem to writhe creepily on the page." - Wall Street Journal "Unabashedly feminist.So sonically tuned that it breathes on its own from the very first line. ![]() His details are exquisite." - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) "A striking volume.thrums with malevolence and confounds our expectations. Riddell's spectacularly intricate ink drawings, gilded with gold, bring Gaiman's inventive story to life.This highly recommended visually stunning twist on two classic fairy tales will be well received by fans of graphic novels and fantasy stories., "Gaiman and Riddell's greatest to date." - Tor.com "Told in a way only Gaiman can" and featuring "stunning metallic artwork." - GeekInsider "A refreshing, much-needed twist on a classic story." - The Guardian "Spellbindingly illustrated." - Gaby Wood, Saturday Telegraph "Magical, sumptuous, transporting." - The Big Issue "Unforgettable, unpredictable and utterly enchanting for anyone between the ages of seven and seventy." - Amanda Craig, The New Statesman "A genuine treat." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A spectacular art object.certainly a treasure." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Riddell's spectacularly intricate ink drawings, gilded with gold, bring Gaiman's inventive story to life.This highly recommended visually stunning twist on two classic fairy tales will be well received by fans of graphic novels and fantasy stories." - School Library Journal (starred review) "A wholly original reimagining.Riddell's artwork is the reason a library should own this title in their collection.
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