Frankenstiltskin: Fairy Tales Gone Bad
By Author / Illustrator
Joseph Coelho, Freya Hartas
Genre
Fairy Tales & Folk Tales
Age range(s)
9+
Publisher
Walker Books Ltd
ISBN
9781406389678
Format
Paperback / softback
Published
07-10-2021
Synopsis
The second story in a funny, deliciously dark, three-part series of twisted classics, written in verse by award-winning poet Joseph Coelho.
Joining the family business, animal-lover Bryony proves to be an extraordinary taxidermist, whose tender fingers create displays which comfort, educate and astound. But when Byrony's proud father boasts of her skill, who should come calling but the secretive King of all Mythica. Locking her away, he gives her three horrible tasks ... three impossible tasks! It's only then that a strange, sinister creature emerges from the shadows of the castle, offering Bryony a helping hand... But at what cost?
Frankenstein meets Rumpelstiltkin in this expertly-stitched story about a powerful king, a girl unafraid to stand up for her beliefs, and a monstrous little creature with magic - and greed - in his bones.