![]() ![]() Inspired by myth, fairy tale, and folklore, 1 New Yo. ![]() Haunted town and talking beasts bargains made, twisted, and even broken love sought, betrayed dangerous magic and moonlight nights. Travel to a world of dark bargains struck by moonlight, of haunted towns and hungry woods, of talking beasts and gingerbread golems, where a young mermaids voice can summon deadly storms and where a river might do a lovestruck boys bidding but only for a terrible price. ![]() There is an air, too, of traditional fairy tale worlds, beautifully rendered and gorgeously illustrated, with full spreads and borders. Some familiar tales are present, but with such a different tone that they are at first unrecognizable (think a very dark version of Clara and the Nutcracker). The stories have an air of fantasy, but more in the realm of myth and folklore. This collection is a special treat, though. Her short stories are in multiple anthologies, too, so this a a terrific collection to use as a springboard for other short texts, as well as for YA fantasy series. Bardugo is well-known as a best-seller of superbly written fantasy novels for teen-aged readers (and older adults as well). The story in the collection that inspired the book, and that debuted on Tor.com in 2012, is a retelling of Hansel and Gretel, now told in Bardugo's fictional country of Ravka. Especially when written by terrific YA author Leigh Bardugo. Inspired by myth, fairy tale, and folklore, 1 New York Times-bestselling author Leigh Bardugo has crafted a deliciously atmospheric collection of short. The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic by Leigh Bardugo, illsutrated by Sara KipinĪ collection of short stories is not something teens usually choose, but short texts are actually a great recommendation. ![]()
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