A Tale Dark & Grimm [Paperback]

TheNew York Timesbestselling debut by Adam Gidwitz, the Newbery Honor-winning author ofThe Inquisitor's Tale

Featuring cover and interior illustrations by Caldecott Medal winner Dan Santat

“Unlike any children's book I've ever read.... Classic.” -The New York Times Book Review

Hansel and Gretel walk out of their own story and into eight other classic Grimm (and Grimm-inspired) fairy tales. An irreverent, witty narrator leads us through encounters with witches, warlocks, dragons, and the devil himself. As the siblings roam a forest brimming with menacing foes, they learn the true story behind the famous tales, as well as how to take charge of their destinies and create their own happily ever after. Because once upon a time, fairy tales wereawesome.

For more awesome fairy tales by Adam Gidwitz look forIn a Glass Grimmly andThe Grimm Conclusion.

★ “An audacious debut that's wicked smart and wicked funny.” -Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ “Addictively compelling.” -School Library Journal, starred review

★ “Charming and inventive.” -The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

★ “One of the year's best children's books.” -The Virginian-PilotAccolades forA Tale Dark & Grimm:
•New York Timesbestseller
• Selection on theTodayShow’s Al’s Book Club for Kids
• NCTE Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Selection
• An E. B. White Read Aloud Honor Book
•New York TimesEditors’ Choice pick
•Publishers WeeklyFlying Start
•School Library JournalBest Book of the Year
• ALA Notable Book
 
“Unlike any children’s book I’ve ever read . . . [it] holds up to multiple re-readlÃ-