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Fairytale Retellings for Teens @ SCCLD

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For beloved tales with a modern twist, check out these reimagined fairytales, fables, and legends!

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15 items

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Skin of the Sea

Skin of the Sea

by Bowen, Natasha

Book - 2021

309 p. (Gr. 9+) In this retelling of "The Little Mermaid", Simi has been transformed by the Orisha goddess Yemoja into a Mami Wati, a mermaid, a...Show more 309 p. (Gr. 9+) In this retelling of "The Little Mermaid", Simi has been transformed by the Orisha goddess Yemoja into a Mami Wati, a mermaid, and charged with collecting the souls of those who die at sea. But she goes against the gods to save a living boy, Kola, from drowning. Show less

309 p. (Gr. 9+) In this retelling of "The Little Mermaid", Simi has been transformed by the Orisha goddess Yemoja into a Mami Wati, a mermaid, a...Show more 309 p. (Gr. 9+) In this retelling of "The Little Mermaid", Simi has been transformed by the Orisha goddess Yemoja into a Mami Wati, a mermaid, and charged with collecting the souls of those who die at sea. But she goes against the gods to save a living boy, Kola, from drowning. Show less

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Into the Bloodred Woods

Into the Bloodred Woods

by Brockenbrough, Martha

Book - 2021

354 p. (Gr. 8+) In this dark fairytale mashup based mainly on "Hansel and Gretel", King Tyran divides his land between his twin children, Ursula...Show more 354 p. (Gr. 8+) In this dark fairytale mashup based mainly on "Hansel and Gretel", King Tyran divides his land between his twin children, Ursula and Albrecht—but Albrecht wants it all, and makes war on his sister. However, Ursula has powerful allies in the forest that surrounds their lands, and she's not going down without a fight. Show less

354 p. (Gr. 8+) In this dark fairytale mashup based mainly on "Hansel and Gretel", King Tyran divides his land between his twin children, Ursula...Show more 354 p. (Gr. 8+) In this dark fairytale mashup based mainly on "Hansel and Gretel", King Tyran divides his land between his twin children, Ursula and Albrecht—but Albrecht wants it all, and makes war on his sister. However, Ursula has powerful allies in the forest that surrounds their lands, and she's not going down without a fight. Show less

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Small Favors

Small Favors

by Craig, Erin A.

Book - 2021

466 p. (Gr. 7+) In this reworking of "Rumpelstiltskin", strange activities plague Ellerie's small town, pointing to a tribe of devilish creature...Show more 466 p. (Gr. 7+) In this reworking of "Rumpelstiltskin", strange activities plague Ellerie's small town, pointing to a tribe of devilish creatures who promise to fulfill the residents' deepest desires for just a small favor. But their true intentions are much more sinister. Show less

466 p. (Gr. 7+) In this reworking of "Rumpelstiltskin", strange activities plague Ellerie's small town, pointing to a tribe of devilish creature...Show more 466 p. (Gr. 7+) In this reworking of "Rumpelstiltskin", strange activities plague Ellerie's small town, pointing to a tribe of devilish creatures who promise to fulfill the residents' deepest desires for just a small favor. But their true intentions are much more sinister. Show less

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Cinder & Glass

Cinder & Glass

by De la Cruz, Melissa

Book - 2022

316 p. (Gr. 7+) In this reimagining of "Cinderella" with a twist, Cendrillon is the servant of her stepmother and cruel stepsisters. Cendrillon ...Show more 316 p. (Gr. 7+) In this reimagining of "Cinderella" with a twist, Cendrillon is the servant of her stepmother and cruel stepsisters. Cendrillon manages to catch the eye of Prince Louis and his younger brother Auguste, but she must compete with other girls and win the Prince's affections in order to escape her stepmother's clutches. Show less

316 p. (Gr. 7+) In this reimagining of "Cinderella" with a twist, Cendrillon is the servant of her stepmother and cruel stepsisters. Cendrillon ...Show more 316 p. (Gr. 7+) In this reimagining of "Cinderella" with a twist, Cendrillon is the servant of her stepmother and cruel stepsisters. Cendrillon manages to catch the eye of Prince Louis and his younger brother Auguste, but she must compete with other girls and win the Prince's affections in order to escape her stepmother's clutches. Show less

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Six Crimson Cranes

Six Crimson Cranes

by Lim, Elizabeth

Book - 2021

456 p. (Gr. 7+) In this retelling of "The Wild Swans", the exiled Princess Shiori must unravel the curse that turned her six brothers into crane...Show more 456 p. (Gr. 7+) In this retelling of "The Wild Swans", the exiled Princess Shiori must unravel the curse that turned her six brothers into cranes—with the assistance of her spurned betrothed, a capricious dragon, and a paper bird brought to life by her own magic. Show less

456 p. (Gr. 7+) In this retelling of "The Wild Swans", the exiled Princess Shiori must unravel the curse that turned her six brothers into crane...Show more 456 p. (Gr. 7+) In this retelling of "The Wild Swans", the exiled Princess Shiori must unravel the curse that turned her six brothers into cranes—with the assistance of her spurned betrothed, a capricious dragon, and a paper bird brought to life by her own magic. Show less

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The Mirror Season

The Mirror Season

by McLemore, Anna-Marie

Book - 2021

311 p. (Gr. 9+) In this tale based on "The Snow Queen", after Graciela and Lock are sexually assaulted at a party, Ciela loses her gift for maki...Show more 311 p. (Gr. 9+) In this tale based on "The Snow Queen", after Graciela and Lock are sexually assaulted at a party, Ciela loses her gift for making enchanted pan dulce, trees vanish overnight, and her world becomes shattered mirrors. But Lock has no memory of what happened, and to help him, Ciela must hide the truth about that night. Show less

311 p. (Gr. 9+) In this tale based on "The Snow Queen", after Graciela and Lock are sexually assaulted at a party, Ciela loses her gift for maki...Show more 311 p. (Gr. 9+) In this tale based on "The Snow Queen", after Graciela and Lock are sexually assaulted at a party, Ciela loses her gift for making enchanted pan dulce, trees vanish overnight, and her world becomes shattered mirrors. But Lock has no memory of what happened, and to help him, Ciela must hide the truth about that night. Show less

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The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

by Oh, Axie

Book - 2022

325 p. (Gr. 8+) In this retelling of the Korean legend "The Tale of Shim Cheong", Mina sacrifices herself to save her brother and ends up in the...Show more 325 p. (Gr. 8+) In this retelling of the Korean legend "The Tale of Shim Cheong", Mina sacrifices herself to save her brother and ends up in the Spirit Realm, where, assisted by a motley crew of demons, gods, and lesser spirits, she sets out to awaken the sleeping Sea God and protect her homeland and family from deadly storms. Show less

325 p. (Gr. 8+) In this retelling of the Korean legend "The Tale of Shim Cheong", Mina sacrifices herself to save her brother and ends up in the...Show more 325 p. (Gr. 8+) In this retelling of the Korean legend "The Tale of Shim Cheong", Mina sacrifices herself to save her brother and ends up in the Spirit Realm, where, assisted by a motley crew of demons, gods, and lesser spirits, she sets out to awaken the sleeping Sea God and protect her homeland and family from deadly storms. Show less

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These Feathered Flames

These Feathered Flames

by Overy, Alexandra

Book - 2021

480 p. (Gr. 8+) In this reworking of the Russian folktale "The Firebird", twins Asya and Izaveta were separated six years ago: Izaveta would be ...Show more 480 p. (Gr. 8+) In this reworking of the Russian folktale "The Firebird", twins Asya and Izaveta were separated six years ago: Izaveta would be the next queen of Tourin, while Asya would be the next Firebird, a creature who demands a price in exchange for magic. Now, they meet again to fulfill their respective destinies. Show less

480 p. (Gr. 8+) In this reworking of the Russian folktale "The Firebird", twins Asya and Izaveta were separated six years ago: Izaveta would be ...Show more 480 p. (Gr. 8+) In this reworking of the Russian folktale "The Firebird", twins Asya and Izaveta were separated six years ago: Izaveta would be the next queen of Tourin, while Asya would be the next Firebird, a creature who demands a price in exchange for magic. Now, they meet again to fulfill their respective destinies. Show less

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Little Thieves

Little Thieves

by Owen, Margaret

Book - 2021

504 p. (Gr. 9+) In this reimagining of "The Goose Girl", Vanja was Princess Gisele's dutiful servant… up until Vanja's godmothers, Death and For...Show more 504 p. (Gr. 9+) In this reimagining of "The Goose Girl", Vanja was Princess Gisele's dutiful servant… up until Vanja's godmothers, Death and Fortune, demanded a terrible price for their care. Vanja decided to steal her future back by stealing Gisele's place, leaving her a penniless nobody. Show less

504 p. (Gr. 9+) In this reimagining of "The Goose Girl", Vanja was Princess Gisele's dutiful servant… up until Vanja's godmothers, Death and For...Show more 504 p. (Gr. 9+) In this reimagining of "The Goose Girl", Vanja was Princess Gisele's dutiful servant… up until Vanja's godmothers, Death and Fortune, demanded a terrible price for their care. Vanja decided to steal her future back by stealing Gisele's place, leaving her a penniless nobody. Show less

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The Other Merlin

The Other Merlin

by Schneider, Robyn

Book - 2021

417 p. (Gr. 9+) In this whimsical tale based on the famous "King Arthur" legends, Emry, the daughter of the famed wizard Merlin, must disguise h...Show more 417 p. (Gr. 9+) In this whimsical tale based on the famous "King Arthur" legends, Emry, the daughter of the famed wizard Merlin, must disguise herself as her twin brother to learn magic in Prince Arthur's court, where she finds scandal, danger, and romance. Show less

417 p. (Gr. 9+) In this whimsical tale based on the famous "King Arthur" legends, Emry, the daughter of the famed wizard Merlin, must disguise h...Show more 417 p. (Gr. 9+) In this whimsical tale based on the famous "King Arthur" legends, Emry, the daughter of the famed wizard Merlin, must disguise herself as her twin brother to learn magic in Prince Arthur's court, where she finds scandal, danger, and romance. Show less

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Lost in the Never Woods

Lost in the Never Woods

by Thomas, Aiden

Book - 2021

374 p. (Gr. 9+) In this dark reimagining of "Peter Pan", it's been five years since Wendy and her two brothers went missing in the woods. But wh...Show more 374 p. (Gr. 9+) In this dark reimagining of "Peter Pan", it's been five years since Wendy and her two brothers went missing in the woods. But when the town’s children start to disappear, the questions surrounding Wendy's brothers’ mysterious circumstances are brought back into light. Show less

374 p. (Gr. 9+) In this dark reimagining of "Peter Pan", it's been five years since Wendy and her two brothers went missing in the woods. But wh...Show more 374 p. (Gr. 9+) In this dark reimagining of "Peter Pan", it's been five years since Wendy and her two brothers went missing in the woods. But when the town’s children start to disappear, the questions surrounding Wendy's brothers’ mysterious circumstances are brought back into light. Show less

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The Bone Spindle

The Bone Spindle

by Vedder, Leslie

Book - 2022

404 p. (Gr. 7+) In this gender-flipped reworking of "Sleeping Beauty", when she pricks her finger on a bone spindle, treasure hunter Fi is stuck...Show more 404 p. (Gr. 7+) In this gender-flipped reworking of "Sleeping Beauty", when she pricks her finger on a bone spindle, treasure hunter Fi is stuck with the spirit of Briar Rose, a prince under a sleeping curse, and must team up with a tough-as-dirt girl warrior to free the prince—and herself. Show less

404 p. (Gr. 7+) In this gender-flipped reworking of "Sleeping Beauty", when she pricks her finger on a bone spindle, treasure hunter Fi is stuck...Show more 404 p. (Gr. 7+) In this gender-flipped reworking of "Sleeping Beauty", when she pricks her finger on a bone spindle, treasure hunter Fi is stuck with the spirit of Briar Rose, a prince under a sleeping curse, and must team up with a tough-as-dirt girl warrior to free the prince—and herself. Show less

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Briar Girls

Briar Girls

by Wells, Rebecca Kim

Book - 2021

342 p. (Gr. 9+) In another retelling of "Sleeping Beauty", Lena has a secret—the touch of her skin can kill. After a devastating mistake, she an...Show more 342 p. (Gr. 9+) In another retelling of "Sleeping Beauty", Lena has a secret—the touch of her skin can kill. After a devastating mistake, she and her father are forced to flee. Miranda is on a quest to wake a sleeping princess, and she offers Lena a bargain: if Lena assists her on her journey, Miranda will help her break the curse. Show less

342 p. (Gr. 9+) In another retelling of "Sleeping Beauty", Lena has a secret—the touch of her skin can kill. After a devastating mistake, she an...Show more 342 p. (Gr. 9+) In another retelling of "Sleeping Beauty", Lena has a secret—the touch of her skin can kill. After a devastating mistake, she and her father are forced to flee. Miranda is on a quest to wake a sleeping princess, and she offers Lena a bargain: if Lena assists her on her journey, Miranda will help her break the curse. Show less

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A Rush of Wings

A Rush of Wings

by Weymouth, Laura E.

Book - 2021

326 p. (Gr. 9+) In another reworking of "The Wild Swans" taking place in the Scotland Highlands, untutored cailleach Rowenna must master her craft to free her cursed brothers, thwart a charismatic tyrant, and save her village. 326 p. (Gr. 9+) In another reworking of "The Wild Swans" taking place in the Scotland Highlands, untutored cailleach Rowenna must master her craft to free her cursed brothers, thwart a charismatic tyrant, and save her village. Show less

326 p. (Gr. 9+) In another reworking of "The Wild Swans" taking place in the Scotland Highlands, untutored cailleach Rowenna must master her craft to free her cursed brothers, thwart a charismatic tyrant, and save her village. 326 p. (Gr. 9+) In another reworking of "The Wild Swans" taking place in the Scotland Highlands, untutored cailleach Rowenna must master her craft to free her cursed brothers, thwart a charismatic tyrant, and save her village. Show less

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At Midnight

At Midnight

Fifteen Beloved Fairy Tales Reimagined

Book - 2022

454 p. (Gr. 9+) A collection of fifteen original and retold fairy tales, reimagined with fresh perspectives and unexpected twists. Both the new tales and the originals are included in this anthology. 454 p. (Gr. 9+) A collection of fifteen original and retold fairy tales, reimagined with fresh perspectives and unexpected twists. Both the new tales and the originals are included in this anthology. Show less

454 p. (Gr. 9+) A collection of fifteen original and retold fairy tales, reimagined with fresh perspectives and unexpected twists. Both the new tales and the originals are included in this anthology. 454 p. (Gr. 9+) A collection of fifteen original and retold fairy tales, reimagined with fresh perspectives and unexpected twists. Both the new tales and the originals are included in this anthology. Show less

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