Ten famous stories get retold in ‘Straw Into Gold’
I am a fan of classic fairy tales. I am familiar with many of these stories. They have been retold many times and no two versions are alike. So when I heard about ‘Straw Into Gold’ I was hoping I would get to read it. I was able to get a digital copy of this book and here is what I thought of it.
You can read the plot for ‘Straw Into Gold’ here:
Imagine Hansel and Gretel’s story from their teacher’s point of view, when Gretel submits her report of, “What I Did in the Holidays, and Why Hansel’s Jacket Is So Tight.” Learn the story of how Rumpelstiltskin was used by a greedy girl who wanted to marry a prince in “Straw into Gold.” Find out what was really underneath all those mattresses the unlucky princess had to sleep on in “The Prince and the Problem.”
Award-winning author Hilary McKay brings a modern sensibility and inventive quirkiness to this beautiful collection of ten classic fairy tales, reimagining them with emotional depth and lighthearted humor. Each story is also accompanied by black and white illustrations and includes fresh perspectives with hilarious new twists.
I really enjoyed reading Straw Into Gold. The illustrations were breath taking, and it was never clear how the new versions of these tales were going to be told. This was one of the most fun books I have read in a good while. If you love fairy tales then you will want to check this book out.
Straw Into Gold is available now. You can order this book on Amazon and at Barnes and Noble.