Two fearsome fairy tales from France retold by Adele Geras
Christmas Press, 2015. ISBN 9780992283841
(Age: 9+) Two fearsome fairy tales from France retell the
stories of Beauty and the Beast and Bluebeard. The stories are
similar to what the children already know and would be great for
comparing with other versions as part of an English unit on
narratives. Children could also create their own versions of these
stories.
The text is accompanied by simple illustrations with an element of
another world, hundreds of years ago. The text is aimed at
independent readers aged 9+ but would be appropriate for adults to
read to less able readers as well. This is a great book to add to
any home or school library and a great way to investigate stories of
the past and other countries.
Kylie Kempster