We absolutely adore these reinvented classic fairy tales from Pavilion.
The newest addition to this group is a highly stylish 1950s (and 2950s) interpretation of ‘Sleeping Beauty‘.
Retold in a contemporary style, these updated mid-century versions of our well-loved fairy tales are bound to be a complete winner with a new audience of readers everywhere.
Offering a fresh take on these quintessential tales, Lynn Roberts-Maloney (David Roberts’ sister) has created a fairy tale that is way more current and more accessible for a wide and varied audience.
Complete with an injection of David Roberts characterisation and stylish illustration, there’s nothing we don’t love about this feisty, science-fiction obsessed heroine.
Meet Annabel, our protagonist.
A space-loving, strong-minded, 1950s female with a passion for robots and all things scientific.
Her sixteenth birthday arrives and following a fall out with a disgruntled neighbour, she is doomed to prick her finger and sleep for 1000 years.
The main components of the original story are still very much included in the revised retelling, but there is a distinct air of freshness and a renewed vigour for these stories we know so well.
We’re thoroughly loving the strong portrayals of women in these re-imagined fairy tales and the inclusion of diverse characters that David Roberts incorporates into his storytelling for a 21st century audience.
We can’t recommend these new adaptations strongly enough and they would be a welcome addition to any library or book shelf.
With a glamorous Art Deco inspired Cinderella and the retro charm of a 1970s Rapunzel to add to this discerning list, there’s a contemporary twist to be enjoyed by everyone, connecting us to both the past and the future.
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Reblogged this on Wanda Luthman's Children's Books and commented:
I love the updated fairy tale idea with strong leading women!