Pub Date: July 30, 2015
Dewey: 398.200
Lexile Code: 1020
Features: Illustrated
Target Age Group: 08 to 10
Physical Info: 0.10" H x 8.90" L x 6.20" W ( 0.20 lbs) 40 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science | Folklore and Mythology
Series: Scary Fairy Tales
Description: Hans Christian Andersen wrote many familiar fairy tales. However, his original stories have much scarier details than the versions many readers know. In The Little Mermaid, the sea witch didnt just magically take the little mermaids voice to prevent her from speakingshe took her tongue! Its tidbits like this that will give readers the chills as they enter the fantasy world of "The Witch," "Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp," and "How Bradamante Conquered the Wizard." Each story showcases how content and word choice can add to a storys haunting tone, and full-colorbut creepyimages and illustrations offer readers a jumping-off point to allow their imaginations to roam.