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Fairy Tales Gone Bad
Series · 3 books · 2020-2022

Books in series

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Zombierella

Fairy Tales Gone Bad

2020

The first in a funny, deliciously dark, three-part series of twisted classics, written in verse by award-winning poet Joseph Coelho and illustrated by Freya Hartas. "Such a fun story with excellent illustrations ... with enough familiarity to feel known but with enough difference to make it quirky and original" Malorie Blackman A yellow moon hangs in a satin sky the night Cinderella, barefoot and in hand-me-downs, slips at the top of the stairs … and dies. But not for long. The Shadow of Death arrives to breathe life back into her bones and, for three nights only, Cinderella goes forth as ZOMBIERELLA. With her skin as cold as ice and her faithful horse Lumpkin back by her side, can she seek revenge on her three cruel, fake sisters, once and for all? Crawl out of the grave and step into your mushroom carriage for this haunting and humorous adventure of the undead girl searching for her happily ever after.
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Fairy Tales Gone Bad

Frankenstiltskin

2021

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.
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Fairy Tales Gone Bad

Creeping Beauty

2022

Eshe y sus doce hermanas son hadas madrinas con la facultad de otorgar dones de un poder pestilencia, mal aliento, hipo que produce irritación e incluso la muerte. Pero las habilidades especiales de Eshe son un poco !ella es capaz de vislumbrar el futuro! Y, un día, Eshe prevé algo un mundo devorado por enredaderas y una chica cubierta de espinas. Eshe tiene que impedir que su visión se haga realidad, pero para ello necesitara de una magia antigua y poderosa. Y no podrá hacerlo sola...

Author

Joseph Coelho
Joseph Coelho
Author · 23 books
Joseph Coelho is a British poet and children's book author who was elected Children's Laureate in 2022.
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