The Sister Who Ate Her Brothers

By Jen Campbell, Adam de Souza (Illustrator)

Dare to explore fairy tales' dark origins in a chilling global collection.

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120 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Venture into a world where fairy tales reclaim their gruesome roots. This collection of fourteen stories from around the globe, including a chilling Korean tale of a carnivorous child, offers a modern twist with diverse characters. Each tale is a haunting journey, illustrated with moody, Gothic-inspired art. Will you brave these eerie narratives and uncover the sinister truths behind familiar stories? Discover the unexpected in this thrilling anthology that challenges the boundaries of traditional storytelling.

From the publisher

Do you dare read this collection of terrifyingly gruesome tales? In this gripping volume, author Jen Campbell offers young readers an edgy, contemporary, and inclusive take on classic fairy tales, taking them back to their gory beginnings while updating them for a modern audience with queer and disabled characters and positive representation of disfigurement.Featuring fourteen short stories from China, India, Ireland, and across the globe, The Sister Who Ate Her Brothers is an international collection of the creepiest folk tales. Illustrated with Adam de Souza’s brooding art, this book’s style is a totally original blend of nineteenth-century Gothic engravings meets moody film noir graphic novels. Headlined by the Korean tale of a carnivorous child, The Sister Who Ate Her Brothers is a truly thrilling gift for brave young readers.

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