The times may change, but the tales remain eternal. Classic literature and folktales are given a makeover in these retellings.
by Jody Gehrman
Retelling of: Much Ado About Nothing
Sixteen-year-olds Geena, Hero, and Amber spend the summer working at a Sonoma, California coffee shop, where they experience romance, identity crises, and newfound friendships.
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The YA YA YAs | Reader Rabbit | The Book Muncher
by Suzanne Selfors
Retelling of: Romeo & Juliet
Seventeen-year-old Mimi Wallingford's stage fright and fight with her mother on the closing night of Romeo and Juliet are nothing compared to the troubles she faces when she and her leading man are transported to Shakespeare's Verona, where she decides to give the real Juliet a happy ending.
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Teacher Girl's Book Blog | Read This Book! | The Magic of Ink
by Janette Rallison
Retelling of: Cinderella
High school sophomore Savannah wants to find the perfect prom date after her boyfriend breaks up with her to date her older sister, but when a godmother who is only fair becomes involved, Savannah finds herself in trouble in the Middle Ages, along with a boy who would like to be her charming prince.
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Deliciously Clean Reads | Presenting Lenore | Book Nut
by Sarah Beth Durst
Retelling of: Rapunzel
Having escaped from the Wild and the preordained fairy tale plots it imposes, Rapunzel, along with her daughter Julie Marchen, tries to live a fairly normal life, but when the Wild breaks free and takes over their town, it is Julie who has to prevent everyone from being trapped in the events of a story.
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Teen Book Review | And Another Book Read... | Jen Robinson
6 comments:
Oh, I like this idea! Very excellent :)
I like the way you created this post. I love the chance to read reviews from three different readers all gathered in one post. Saves a lot of time!
Retellings are really fun sometimes- great post!
I wonder if they do the famous ones any justice. Sometimes a retelling can fall flat in the face of its primogeniture.
Into the Wild looks really, really fun and like something I'd like to check out. I love these mini-reviews as well!
Great choices. I should try Triple Shot Betty. I love Shakespeare retellings!
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