Girls

The girls in these sharp-fanged fairytale retellings are brave, dedicated and flexible enough to free themselves without the help of princes... Bold, sharp and written with deceptive simplicity, and heightened by Schaap's ominous black-and-white illustrations, this is an absorbing, slyly sinister collection for 11+ * Guardian *
A wickedly delicious book. Surprising, subversive and totally addictive -- Sophie Anderson
Spell-bound by these clever and witty stories -- Yarrow Townsend
Satisfying, surprising and consistently superb - these are tales that will linger long after the final page is turned -- Michael Mann, author of Ghostcloud
A beguiling collection of beautifully translated subversive fairy tales * Daily Mail *
With messages that are very relevant in today's world, these are stories that will stay with readers long after they've finished reading and will definitely provoke discussion. Perfect for readers who know that today's girls aren't damsels in distress... I will be sharing with my class next term * K and O Bonkers about Books *
Witty, dark and imaginative, these tales form a fabulous collection. With black and white illustrations by the author * Five Books *
Brings the folktales of the Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault screaming into the modern age as gender politics are challenged and myths are debunked... Will appeal to fans of feminist retellings of traditional tales who want to smash the glass slipper, demolish the tower and dismiss the prince * Books for Keeps *
*** - Praise for Lampie -- ***
Lampie stood out... a dark-and-stormy-night of a fairytale that I absolutely loved -- Hilary McKay * Observer, Best Books of 2019 *
Schaap is a famous illustrator in the Netherlands and her debut novel will illuminate children all around the world * The Times, 20 Children's Books for Summer *
Absorbing, old fashioned storytelling, reminiscent of The Secret Garden * Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week *
A mesmeric tale of fierce friendships and loyalty. So good it reads like folklore. A beautiful, captivating tale -- Emma Carroll, author of 'Letters from the Lighthouse'
I am very glad to recommend this absolute gem -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller, Book of the Month *
A dark, quirky fairy tale of a story - beautifully written and beautifully translated too. A free, fresh narrative style expertly combined with classic storytelling. I loved it -- Lucy Strange, author of Our Castle by the Sea
I was swept away in a sea foam storm by the spectacular Lampie and the Children of the Sea... What a treasure trove of a book -- Hilary McKay author of 'The Skylarks' War'
A fairy story with as many twists as a mermaid's tail - both dark-edged and charming. You won't be able to put it down -- Julia Golding, author of 'The Diamond of Drury Lane'
Terrific. Deeply moving, yet never sentimental. It unfolds beautifully, with all the wonder and magic of the best fairy stories -- Tania Unsworth, author of 'The Girl Who Thought Her Mother Was a Mermaid'
It's a gripping and magical adventure, rich in fairytale elements -- Daniel Hahn * Books for Keeps, Books of the Year *