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The Sleeper and the Spindle

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WINNER OF THE CILIP KATE GREENAWAY MEDAL 2016

by Neil Gaiman and Chris Riddell
Hardback
Age range: + years old Publication Date: 07/11/2014
5/5 Rating 2 Reviews

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*** Listed in the Top 10 Best Fantasy Books of 2014!***

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A thrillingly reimagined fairy tale from the truly magical combination of author Neil Gaiman and illustrator Chris Riddell - weaving together a sort-of Snow White and an almost Sleeping Beauty with a thread of dark magic, which will hold readers spellbound from start to finish. On the eve of her wedding, a young queen sets out to rescue a princess from an enchantment. She casts aside her fine wedding clothes, takes her chain mail and her sword and follows her brave dwarf retainers into the tunnels under the mountain towards the sleeping kingdom. This queen will decide her own future - and the princess who needs rescuing is not quite what she seems. Twisting together the familiar and the new, this perfectly delicious, captivating and darkly funny tale shows its creators at the peak of their talents. Lavishly produced, packed with glorious Chris Riddell illustrations enhanced with metallic ink, this is a spectacular and magical gift.

ISBN:
9781408859643
9781408859643
Category:
Classic fiction (Children's / Teenage)
Age range:
+ years old
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
07-11-2014
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Pages:
72
Dimensions (mm):
238x175mm
Weight:
0.41kg

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I know it's cheesy to say but the moment I opened this book, I was no longer on my lunch break in 35 degree heat, instead - I was on an incredible adventure in a mind-bogglingly gorgeous landscape.

Firstly, I have to say: wow! Chris Riddell's illustrations are mesmerising. There is almost too much detail for the eye to take in. Combine that with Gaiman's clever fairytale retelling that brought two of my favourite worlds together in a wicked twist and you've got one heart-pounding and amusing story!

This book is going to claim a special spot on my bookshelf.

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You won't find any weak, wimpy princesses waiting to be saved in this blending of Sleeping Beauty and Snow White.

Gaiman twists the stories we think we know into something to enchant us anew, heading to the darker, creepier side of things and going unexpected places, beautifully brought to life by Chris Riddell's stunning artwork.

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