Tales from Beyond the Rainbow

Written by Pete Jordi Wood

Ten forgotten fairy tales from around the world where love takes unexpected forms.

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272 pages· 970L· AR ~6.3

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Bookroo's summary

Pete Jordi Wood collects and retells ten fairy tales and folktales from Europe, Asia, Africa and beyond that feature LGBTQ+ heroes, fluid gender and happy endings, such as "The Dog and the Sailor," in which a young man meets his own handsome prince. Each tale is illustrated by an artist who shares the heritage of the culture it comes from.

From the publisher

Epic stories of love, adventure, and resilience featuring LGBTQ+ narratives and heroes, published as a collection of queer classics for the first time. These are the fairy tales that history forgot--or concealed. Ten tales in which gender is fluid and where queer stories can have a happy ending. Some are rare examples of LGBTQ+ folklore, like "The Dog and the Sailor," which features a male protagonist who meets his own handsome prince. These stories include folklore from Europe, Asia, and the African savanna. Vibrant illustrations from an international group of artists enhance the multicultural identities showcased here, including artists from India, Germany, Cape Verde, Russia, Canada, China, and more. They remind readers that folk tales are our tales, and invite them to be whoever they want to be. Researcher Pete Jordi Wood has combed through generations of history to collect and adapt these ten unforgettable stories celebrating LGBTQ+ themes and characters. This title is already included on the Puffin Classics list, indicating its importance in preserving the ancient folklore of queer histories.

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