Into the Woods - Hardcover

Gardner, Lyn

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 038575115X ISBN 13: 9780385751155

Publisher: David Fickling Books, 2007

Synopsis

Storm, Aurora, and Anything Eden live in a decaying mansion on the edge of the wilds with their erstwhile father and indolent mother. When an accident leaves them orphaned and at the mercy of the sinister Dr. DeWilde, these three courageous and eccentric sisters are forced to flee into the woods, where they encounter kidnappers, sweet-filled orphanages, mountains of ice, diamond mines, and some ravenously hungry wolves.

Taking inspiration from numerous fairytales and weaving them into a wholly original story, Into the Woods is a whirlwind of a novel, full of imaginative happenings and dastardly deeds.

About this title

Review:

"Flawless, feisty and fun-filled . . . I read this book at a gallop, chuckling aloud, enjoying the ingenious twists of the plot. Don't miss it" (Christina Hardyment Independant)

"A funky retelling of virtually every fairytale you can remember . . . A glorious mish-mash of ancient and modern . . . accompanying Gardner's merry bubbling pot of a text are some sly and clever drawings by Mini Grey" (Kathryn Hughes Guardian)

"It isn't often that reviewers, encounter a novel that reminds up why we wanted to write about books in the first place . . . I will say that if all the books I had to review were this good, I'd be happy ever after" (Tony Bradman TES)

"This is exhuberant and magical storytelling which takes on a further life when it's read aloud" (Books for Keeps)

"A unique and enchanting read. Highly recommended for anyone between the ages of 9 and 99" (Inis)

Book Description:

Three young sisters must defeat the evil Dr DeWilde before he takes control of the whole land with his wicked wolves and monstrous magic - but at what cost?

About this edition

• Publisher: David Fickling Books
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 038575115X
• ISBN 13: 9780385751155
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 488
• Illustrator: Grey Mini