At Midnight
15 Beloved Fairy Tales Reimagined
ISBN10: 125080602X
ISBN13: 9781250806024
Hardcover
464 Pages
$19.99
CA$26.99
A dazzling collection of original and retold fairy tales from fifteen acclaimed and bestselling YA writers.
Fairy tales have been spun for thousands of years and remain among our most treasured stories. Weaving fresh tales with unexpected reimaginings, At Midnight brings together a diverse group of celebrated YA writers to breathe new life into a storied tradition. You’ll discover . . .
Dahlia Adler reimagining "Rumpelstiltskin,"
Tracy Deonn, “The Nightingale,”
H. E. Edgmon, “Snow White,”
Hafsah Faizal, “Little Red Riding Hood,”
Stacey Lee, “The Little Matchstick Girl,”
Roselle Lim, "Hansel and Gretel,"
Darcie Little Badger, "Puss in Boots,"
Malinda Lo, “Frau Trude,”
Alex London, "Cinderella."
Anna-Marie McLemore, “The Nutcracker,"
Rebecca Podos, “The Robber Bridegroom,”
Rory Power, “Sleeping Beauty,”
Meredith Russo, “The Little Mermaid,”
Gita Trelease, “Fitcher’s Bird,”
and an all-new fairy tale by Melissa Albert.
Reviews
Praise for At Midnight
"This super entertaining collection of 15 reimagined fairytales . . . is inclusive, diverse, and so much fun. An excellent gift for any fairytale-lovers."—BuzzFeed
"This young adult anthology brings on acclaimed authors including Melissa Albert, Tracy Deonn, Malinda Lo, Darcie Little Badger, and many more to retell fairy tales in clever new fashions that tap into that familiar magic."—Lit Hub
"Some of the tales are as satisfyingly sharp as the first bite of a poisoned apple; others offer softness and hard-won optimism, reminding readers that just as fairy tales can lead to dangerous woods, they can also offer a path that leads home."—The Bulletin
"Look, all you really need to know is that this is an anthology put together by Dahlia Adler. Her YA short story collections are always incredible. This time she takes on fairy tales, not just retelling them with updated characters but completely reimagining them with diverse settings, characters, and identities."—Tor.com
"This could easily become a modern-day classic. 5 stars."—YABooksCentral.com
"If you love fairy tales, pick up this collection. From Rumpelstiltskin and Snow White to The Nutcracker and The Robber Bridegroom, these fresh new retellings will charm and enchant you."—BookBub.com
“The stories draw upon perennially intriguing themes, presenting tales in genres from fantasy and historical fiction to horror in a collection sure to please a broad range of readers. Timely and timeless.”—Kirkus Reviews
“This anthology does not shy away from uniqueness, boldness, or diversity—elements embraced by each of these stellar writers in their own beautiful way.”—Booklist
"Each story has a unique twist and writing style that makes it hard for readers to put down this compilation. . . . Adler’s compilation of short stories is extremely refreshing and inclusive with wonderful writing. The included 15 tales will delight and surprise readers with their fresh takes on classics. The inclusion of the original tales is also helpful for those who want to compare, or are unfamiliar with the originals."—School Library Journal (starred review)
"This simultaneously whimsical, adventurous, and bone-chilling genre-spanning collection smartly riffs on the referenced source material to explore contemporary values."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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