The witch : and other tales re-told / Jean Thompson.

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Great fairy tales are not always stories designed for children. The lurking wolf in 'Little Red Riding Hood,' the gingerbread house that lures Hansel and Gretel, the beauty asleep in her castle - these fables represent some of our deepest, most primeval fears and satisfy our longing for good to win out over evil (preferably in the most gruesome way possible). In this captivating new collection, critically acclaimed author Jean Thompson takes the classic fairy tale and brings it into the modern age with stories that capture the magic and horror in everyday life. The downtrodden prevail, appearances deceive, and humility and virtue triumph in The Witch , as lost children try to find their way home, adults cursed by past unspeakable acts are fated to experience their own horror in the present, and true love - or is it enchantment? - conquers all. The Witch and Other Tales Re-Told is a haunting and deeply entertaining collection, showcasing the inimitable Thompson at the height of her storytelling
prowess.

Praise for The Witch and Other Tales Re-Told

'Shrewdly unnerving and bewitching improvisations on fairy tales. By channeling the old archetypal powers of these beloved classics into contemporary stories, Thompson creates a fresh and piquant form of narrative magic . . . Thompson's wizardly command is spellbinding, and her keen and unexpected revelations are, by turn and twist, grim and ebullient.' Booklist (starred)

Praise for Jean Thompson

'If there are 'Jean Thompson characters,' they're us, and never have we been so articulate and worthy of compassion.' David Sedaris

' Thompson is eerily good at inhabiting a wide range of perspectives and has a fine ear for the way young people speak to one another.' Suzanne Berne, The New York Times

' Humanity is something Thompson infuses into every sentence, striking true, clear notes . . . and telling characters' stories in a way that doesn't offer resolutions so much as a messy, imperfect kind of grace.' Leah Greenblatt, Entertainment Weekly

'Powerful and darkly humorous . . . Thompson's characters are sharply drawn and deeply familiar. Her dialogue is pitch-perfect.' Laurie Hertzel, Minneapolis Star Tribune

'Enlightening and quietly brilliant . . . Thompson is a master.' Connie Ogle, The Miami Herald