Swan Sister : Fairy Tales Retold (Paperback)

from AltheaAnn

Excellent short-story anthology of retold fairytales.This is the companion volume to 'A Wolf At the Door', but I think, overall, it was better.1 · Greenkid · Jane Yolen ·Well done, very short piece with a modern setting, but an atmosphere completely based in classic fairy tales. A new boy in town...

from the1butterfly

Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling are still collecting fairy tale retellings, and here we have their latest. Each story has a short explanation of its origins. It was enjoyable, as always.

from Cheryl_in_CC_NV

Sorry, I don't know how to review collections unless there are stories that stand out as wonderful or terrible. These were all worth reading, but none were so memorable I feel compelled to say anything to you about them. Um, my favorite was The Fish's Story. Neil Gaiman's effort wasn't his best, ...

from thioviolight

"Swan Sister" is another fantastic anthology of retold fairy tales from my favorite editors! Meant for younger readers, the collection contains imaginative retellings, including contemporary tales, from masters of fantasy. I enjoyed all the stories, but standouts for me include "Little Red and th...

from thioviolight

"Swan Sister" is another fantastic anthology of retold fairy tales from my favorite editors! Meant for younger readers, the collection contains imaginative retellings, including contemporary tales, from masters of fantasy. I enjoyed all the stories, but standouts for me include "Little Red and th...