Lawrence Kid Picks: Fairy Tales Retold! (Grades 4-6)

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The (fairly) True Story of Rumpelstiltskin

by Shurtliff, Liesl

Book - 2013

What if Rumplestiltskin was just misunderstood? Get the "villain's" full story in this clever, expertly-told adventure! What if Rumplestiltskin was just misunderstood? Get the "villain's" full story in this clever, expertly-told adventure! Show less

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Starry River of the Sky

by Lin, Grace

Book - 2012

Rendi has run away from home only to find a whole new set of problems, including a missing moon, in the Village of Clear Sky. Inspired by a mysterious sto...Show more Rendi has run away from home only to find a whole new set of problems, including a missing moon, in the Village of Clear Sky. Inspired by a mysterious storyteller, he must search for answers by telling his own tale. Chinese folklore and art come together in this beautifully illustrated- and told- adventure. Show less

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The School for Good and Evil

by Chainani, Soman

Book - 2013

Sophie has prepared her whole life to enter the School for Good and Evil, but when she arrives she’s on the wrong side! Draped in black, Agatha wants to h...Show more Sophie has prepared her whole life to enter the School for Good and Evil, but when she arrives she’s on the wrong side! Draped in black, Agatha wants to have a peaceful life in the village, but she finds herself transported to the School for Good. There must be a mistake… or does the school know these friends better than they know themselves? This fast-paced, quirky tale is an awesome read for Harry Potter fans and readers who love to look below the surface! Show less

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Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy

by Foxlee, Karen

Book - 2014

Ophelia only believes in science, but when she finds a small and mysterious boy trapped in a secluded museum room, her whole world transforms. In a city ...Show more Ophelia only believes in science, but when she finds a small and mysterious boy trapped in a secluded museum room, her whole world transforms. In a city where it never stops snowing, our heroes must find a way to stop a tragedy that’s been centuries in the making. Fans of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe will love this beautifully told story full of endearing characters. Inspired by the story of the Snow Queen. Show less

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Once Upon A Marigold

by Ferris, Jean

Book - 2002

Fans of The Princess Bride will love this slapstick fairy tale! Christian accidentally spies on Princess Marigold… and falls in love. Now this son of a tr...Show more Fans of The Princess Bride will love this slapstick fairy tale! Christian accidentally spies on Princess Marigold… and falls in love. Now this son of a troll must foil the queen’s twisty scheme, learn to use p-mail (messages sent by carrier pigeon) and save the day! Show less

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The Fairy-tale Detectives

by Buckley, Michael

Book - 2005

Do you love daring heroines and grand mysteries? Join orphans-turned-detectives, Sabrina and Daphne, as they try to solve crimes in their new home in the fairy tale world! Do you love daring heroines and grand mysteries? Join orphans-turned-detectives, Sabrina and Daphne, as they try to solve crimes in their new home in the fairy tale world! Show less

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Nightingale's Nest

by Loftin, Nikki

Book - 2014

“Little John” has the weight of the world on his twelve-year-old shoulders. Bills need to be paid and Gayle, a girl with a magical voice, is in danger. Ca...Show more “Little John” has the weight of the world on his twelve-year-old shoulders. Bills need to be paid and Gayle, a girl with a magical voice, is in danger. Can John help his family escape eviction while keeping his new friend safe? This beautiful and somber tale brings up many serious questions and was inspired by a Hans Christian Andersen story. Show less

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The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in A Ship of Her Own Making

by Valente, Catherynne M.

Book - 2011

Fans of The Phantom Tollbooth will love this unique, whimsical, poetic journey! September is tired of her boring life when suddenly she is whisked away on...Show more Fans of The Phantom Tollbooth will love this unique, whimsical, poetic journey! September is tired of her boring life when suddenly she is whisked away on the Green Wind (disguised as a gentleman). She finds herself in Fairyland, a strange, unpredictable land of odd logic and danger. The icy Marquess has a task for September, and like Alice in Wonderland, the stakes are high and the adventure full of strange and enchanting things. Show less

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The Wishing Spell

by Colfer, Chris

Book - 2012

Alex and Conner have loved a thick book of fairy tales their whole lives... and one day they find themselves transported inside it! An amazing adventure begins that's fast-paced, funny and cleverly told. First of the popular Land of Stories series! Alex and Conner have loved a thick book of fairy tales their whole lives... and one day they find themselves transported inside it! An amazing adventure begins that's fast-paced, funny and cleverly told. First of the popular Land of Stories series! Show less

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A Tale Dark & Grimm

by Gidwitz, Adam

Unknown - 2010

Learn the true tale of Hansel and Gretel in this bloody retelling. Not a fan of gruesome stories? This book comes with a narrator to tell you if you need to skip a page! Learn the true tale of Hansel and Gretel in this bloody retelling. Not a fan of gruesome stories? This book comes with a narrator to tell you if you need to skip a page! Show less

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Inkheart

by Funke, Cornelia

Book - 2003

What if as you read, your book came to life?! Meggie thought her dad was a quiet book binder, but it turns out he has a magical- and dangerous- secret life… What if as you read, your book came to life?! Meggie thought her dad was a quiet book binder, but it turns out he has a magical- and dangerous- secret life… Show less

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Ella Enchanted

by Levine, Gail Carson

Book - 1997

Ella is given the "gift" of obedience. Fast forward twelve years and we find Ella trapped like Cinderella, or is she? Follow this strong, witty heroine as she tries to right her story (while obeying every order)! A Newbery Honor book. Ella is given the "gift" of obedience. Fast forward twelve years and we find Ella trapped like Cinderella, or is she? Follow this strong, witty heroine as she tries to right her story (while obeying every order)! A Newbery Honor book. Show less

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The Frog Princess

by Baker, E. D.

Book - 2002

Princess Emeralda is convinced to kiss a frog, but instead of releasing a prince, she’s turned into a frog! In this hilarious flip-flop of The Frog Prince, our heroine must find her way back to being human. Princess Emeralda is convinced to kiss a frog, but instead of releasing a prince, she’s turned into a frog! In this hilarious flip-flop of The Frog Prince, our heroine must find her way back to being human. Show less

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