Two and Twenty Dark Tales

Dark Retellings of Mother Goose Rhymes

By: Georgia McBride (Editor), Michelle Zink (Editor), Francisco X Stork (Foreword by)

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Paperback | 16 October 2012

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In this anthology, 20 authors explore the dark and hidden meanings behind some of the most beloved Mother Goose nursery rhymes through short story retellings. The dark twists on classic tales range from exploring whether Jack truly fell or if Jill pushed him instead to why Humpty Dumpty, fragile and alone, sat atop so high of a wall. The authors include Nina Berry, Sarwat Chadda, Leigh Fallon, Gretchen McNeil, and Suzanne Young.

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""Nancy Holder's writing is taut and evocative, allowing a suspension of disbelief that makes this a thrilling read." --"Booklist ""The world Lisa Mantchev creates is theatrical and spectacular." --"Fantasy Magazine ""Michelle Zink's methodical unfolding of events will draw readers in." --"Kirkus " Nancy Holder s writing is taut and evocative, allowing a suspension of disbelief that makes this a thrilling read. "Booklist" " Michelle Zink s methodical unfolding of events will draw readers in. "Kirkus" " The world Lisa Mantchev creates is theatrical and spectacular. "Fantasy Magazine" The world Lisa Mantchev creates is theatrical and spectacular. Fantasy Magazine" Michelle Zink s methodical unfolding of events will draw readers in. Kirkus" Nancy Holder s writing is taut and evocative, allowing a suspension of disbelief that makes this a thrilling read. Booklist"

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