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Alfred A. Knopf [First Edition]
Pages
243
Description
"Followed by a wolf, a huntsman, and a porridge-sampling nuisance called Goldie, Red embarks on a quest to find a magical cure for her ailing grandmother"--
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Original language
English
Original publication date
2016-04-12
Physical description
243 p.; 8.5 inches
ISBN
038575583X / 9780385755832
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LibraryThing member swingdancefan
It’s been pretty well established that I really like re-told fairy tales. I love taking the basic story and adding embroidery and elaboration. This one definitely falls into that category, with some fundamental changes that make it even more fun. (Granny isn’t eaten by a wolf—that’s a
This is Shurtliff’s third effort in the fairy tale universe and, while she refers to events from Rump, the effect was to make me curious about that book, not to make me feel like I was missing vital information.
Red shows progress in this tale as she tries to find magical means to keep Granny from dying. She learns how to help others and to make wise choices—as well as to embrace her own magic.
Shurtliff’s writing is clear and engaging, and her descriptions are vivid. Characters are well-drawn and realistic. (I enjoyed Goldy and Borlen in particular.) The conclusion of the tale is satisfying.
Possible Objectionable Material:
Perilous situations. Children out and about without parental guidance. Some spookiness. Magic.
Who Might Like This Book:
Those who enjoy re-told fairytales. The main characters are female, so it could be difficult to get boys interested. Goldy is especially girly and, while I liked her, she is a bit on the silly side. This book definitely fits into the suggested age range. Lexile Measure: 620
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costume she puts on when she has unwanted visitors.) When fairy tale universes collide and Goldilocks becomes a character in Red Riding Hood’s tale—even better.This is Shurtliff’s third effort in the fairy tale universe and, while she refers to events from Rump, the effect was to make me curious about that book, not to make me feel like I was missing vital information.
Red shows progress in this tale as she tries to find magical means to keep Granny from dying. She learns how to help others and to make wise choices—as well as to embrace her own magic.
Shurtliff’s writing is clear and engaging, and her descriptions are vivid. Characters are well-drawn and realistic. (I enjoyed Goldy and Borlen in particular.) The conclusion of the tale is satisfying.
Possible Objectionable Material:
Perilous situations. Children out and about without parental guidance. Some spookiness. Magic.
Who Might Like This Book:
Those who enjoy re-told fairytales. The main characters are female, so it could be difficult to get boys interested. Goldy is especially girly and, while I liked her, she is a bit on the silly side. This book definitely fits into the suggested age range. Lexile Measure: 620
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LibraryThing member krau0098
This was an incredibly well done continuation of the fairy tale retellings Shurtliff has been writing. Shurtliff also wrote Jack (which I enjoyed) and Rump (which I absolutely loved). This is the third book in her series of fairy tale retellings; it can be read stand alone but also starts off where
Red isn’t afraid of the Deep Dark Woods or the Big Bad Wolf; however she is afraid of her own magic. When Granny gets sick Red realizes that magic may be the only cure and sets off on a quest to save Granny. Along the way she meets Goldie, a girl who can seek and find anything gold and is quite the perky nuisance. Goldie and Red end up on quest to find a dwarf that grants wishes, magical healing wine, and roses that grant immortality.
This was a very fun read. Parts are laugh out loud funny and you never know what crazy magical creature you will run into next. Parts are also very heartfelt as Red and Goldie become friends and Red meets a particularly huge wolf.
I also really enjoyed how the story blended in other fairy tales. This is definitely a Red Riding Hood retelling, but we also run into other fairy tales. The stories of Beauty and the Beast, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Red Rose and Snow White, and Snow White and the Huntsman are all present there in one form or another. All of the fairy tales included have very clever twists to them and I enjoyed how they were woven into Red’s story.
Red is one of my favorite characters from the previous books so I was thrilled to see her get her own story. It really was my favorite of the three fairy tale retellings Shurtliff has done so far. I loved all of the adventure and magic in here.
Overall this is a spectacular middle grade fairy tale retelling full of adventure, magic and lessons about friendship and family. It was fast-paced, hilarious, and heartfelt and I really loved it. I can’t wait to see what Shurtliff writes next!
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Rump left off. There are some characters that are in all three books and some that are new.Red isn’t afraid of the Deep Dark Woods or the Big Bad Wolf; however she is afraid of her own magic. When Granny gets sick Red realizes that magic may be the only cure and sets off on a quest to save Granny. Along the way she meets Goldie, a girl who can seek and find anything gold and is quite the perky nuisance. Goldie and Red end up on quest to find a dwarf that grants wishes, magical healing wine, and roses that grant immortality.
This was a very fun read. Parts are laugh out loud funny and you never know what crazy magical creature you will run into next. Parts are also very heartfelt as Red and Goldie become friends and Red meets a particularly huge wolf.
I also really enjoyed how the story blended in other fairy tales. This is definitely a Red Riding Hood retelling, but we also run into other fairy tales. The stories of Beauty and the Beast, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Red Rose and Snow White, and Snow White and the Huntsman are all present there in one form or another. All of the fairy tales included have very clever twists to them and I enjoyed how they were woven into Red’s story.
Red is one of my favorite characters from the previous books so I was thrilled to see her get her own story. It really was my favorite of the three fairy tale retellings Shurtliff has done so far. I loved all of the adventure and magic in here.
Overall this is a spectacular middle grade fairy tale retelling full of adventure, magic and lessons about friendship and family. It was fast-paced, hilarious, and heartfelt and I really loved it. I can’t wait to see what Shurtliff writes next!
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LibraryThing member The_Hibernator
In this fun adventure story, Red goes on a journey to find a magical healing potion for her Granny, who's sick. On the way, she unwillingly adopts a friend and fellow-traveler named Goldie, finds out the secrets of the Big Bad Wolf, and generally learns a lot of lessons about the value of life.
This book is the third in Shurtliff's fairy tale universe and apparently pick up where her book Rump leaves off. I haven't read Jack or Rump, and I'd say this is pretty much a stand-alone book.
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This is a cute fairy tale retelling, appropriate for ages 8-12 years. It's a bite-sized snack for those of us who gobble up fairy tale retellings - except this story is more like fairy tale fan-fic than an actual retelling. The plot is nothing like that of Little Red Riding Hood or of Goldilocks. It uses the characters and their basic personality traits to make a whole new story. This approach to the tale makes it refreshing because you really don't know what's going to happen next. This book is the third in Shurtliff's fairy tale universe and apparently pick up where her book Rump leaves off. I haven't read Jack or Rump, and I'd say this is pretty much a stand-alone book.
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LibraryThing member LibStaff2
An original and creative adaptation of Red Riding Hood! I loved Rump, so when I saw this novel, I just had to read it. A good reinterpretation of Beauty and the Beast as well as the Huntsman from Snow White are also included in the storyline. The friendship between Red and Goldie (Goldilocks
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reinvented) is adorable. Perfect for middle grades and readers who love retellings of classic fairy tales.Net Galley Feedback
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LibraryThing member TheGrandWorldofBooks
I would like to thank Knopf Books for Young Readers and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.
I was a little underwhelmed by this book. I actually read through this book faster than either Rump or Jack, and I definitely did not hate this one. But, it just did not live up to my hopes for
In fact, Red seems to have crammed as many fairy tales and folk stories as possible into one story. Maybe some people will enjoy the references, but to me, it just seemed a bit rushed and cluttered. Less about Red and more about getting as much as possible into one story. Almost as if her story doesn't have enough to it, so it had to be supplemented with other stories. And, I'll be honest, Goldie was fine. I liked her. She added to the story.
I kind of hope that some of the others will have their own stories eventually, told by Ms. Shurtliff. Rather than just teased at in this book, and then left hanging in our imaginations forever with no closure.
Perhaps my dislike is just me being overly picky about what I'm reading, and having read through the 3 books in such fast succession. I still feel that young children would like these books, probably including this one. Though, this one talks about death, and I would leave that subject up to the parent's discretion. However, it is not graphic at all, still, and I think, aims at a younger audience and up.
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own, and I am never compensated monetarily for my reviews.
I was a little underwhelmed by this book. I actually read through this book faster than either Rump or Jack, and I definitely did not hate this one. But, it just did not live up to my hopes for
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coming back and being kind of as good as Rump. In fact, Red seems to have crammed as many fairy tales and folk stories as possible into one story. Maybe some people will enjoy the references, but to me, it just seemed a bit rushed and cluttered. Less about Red and more about getting as much as possible into one story. Almost as if her story doesn't have enough to it, so it had to be supplemented with other stories. And, I'll be honest, Goldie was fine. I liked her. She added to the story.
I kind of hope that some of the others will have their own stories eventually, told by Ms. Shurtliff. Rather than just teased at in this book, and then left hanging in our imaginations forever with no closure.
Perhaps my dislike is just me being overly picky about what I'm reading, and having read through the 3 books in such fast succession. I still feel that young children would like these books, probably including this one. Though, this one talks about death, and I would leave that subject up to the parent's discretion. However, it is not graphic at all, still, and I think, aims at a younger audience and up.
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own, and I am never compensated monetarily for my reviews.
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LibraryThing member ComposingComposer
I think I liked this book more than I liked Rump. Oh, Rump was good, but there were times when I was getting bored wondering when something was going to happen. Not so with Red. I couldn't figure out where the story was going and I couldn't wait to find out. I liked the inter-weaving of so many
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different fairy tales, and I especially liked meeting the dwarves and hearing some of their points of view. Red and Goldie's friendship developed well, and it was nice to see. I would have liked to see Rump again, but oh well. Show Less
LibraryThing member Jadedog13
A fresh take on the story of Red Riding Hood that will take you on an exciting adventure filled with danger and unexpected friendships.
LibraryThing member Carlathelibrarian
This is the third adapted fairy tale in this series, but the first I have read. This story was not at all what I was expecting. It was extremely creative.
In this adventure, Red has to face her fears and weaknesses to discover her magic. Red is concerned that her Granny, also known as the Witch of
Although Red is young, the issues that she struggles with are the same issues that many people, of every age struggle with. She is not perfect, but she has spirit and strength and compassion. Her Granny tries to teach her that she is a strong, talented witch, but she needs to discover this for herself before she is able to use her magic.
I would definitely recommend this to people who enjoy fairy tale adaptations and middle grade readers who like fairy tales and fantasy. This is a great chapter book for older readers as well.
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
In this adventure, Red has to face her fears and weaknesses to discover her magic. Red is concerned that her Granny, also known as the Witch of
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the Woods, is dying so she sets off to find some magic to make her young. She meets up with Goldilocks, dwarves, Beauty and others along her journey. She befriends a wolf, needs to destroy the evil hunter, and find a way to save her Granny. This is a humorous, fast-paced, rollicking adventure with twists and turns that are unexpected. Although Red is young, the issues that she struggles with are the same issues that many people, of every age struggle with. She is not perfect, but she has spirit and strength and compassion. Her Granny tries to teach her that she is a strong, talented witch, but she needs to discover this for herself before she is able to use her magic.
I would definitely recommend this to people who enjoy fairy tale adaptations and middle grade readers who like fairy tales and fantasy. This is a great chapter book for older readers as well.
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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LibraryThing member jothebookgirl
This is a clever series based on the Grimm Fairy Tales. The first was Rump, then Jack and the third is Red. Shurtliff weaves a fascinating tale based on the stories we read and heard as children. She includes elements from the originals such as what big teeth you have and the woodsman.
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Red is not afraid of the big bad wolf. She’s not afraid of anything . . . except magic.
Whole most granny's are making cookies and reading stories, Red's is teaching her magic. Red, though is not so good at magic. When she tried to produce roses for granny, whose name is Rose Red, they grow out of Red's nose. Granny calls them booger roses. One time she was practicing magic and she accidentally made a tree fall on granny, where she almost was killed. Now Rose is reluctant to use her magic skills.
Red’s beloved granny has fallen ill and her parents are away and unreachable. It seems that only magic can save her, but Granny is to weak to save herself. Fearless Red is forced to confront her one weakness. With the help of a curly blonde, porridge-sampling nuisance called Goldie, Red goes on a quest to find the elements for a potion that will cure her Granny. Her journey takes her through dwarves’ caverns, to a haunted well and a beast’s castle. All the while, Red and Goldie are followed by a wolf and a huntsman–two mortal enemies who seek the girls’ help to defeat each other. And one of them just might have the magical solution Red is looking for . . .
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Red and believe it or not you will like the Big Bad Wolf too!Red is not afraid of the big bad wolf. She’s not afraid of anything . . . except magic.
Whole most granny's are making cookies and reading stories, Red's is teaching her magic. Red, though is not so good at magic. When she tried to produce roses for granny, whose name is Rose Red, they grow out of Red's nose. Granny calls them booger roses. One time she was practicing magic and she accidentally made a tree fall on granny, where she almost was killed. Now Rose is reluctant to use her magic skills.
Red’s beloved granny has fallen ill and her parents are away and unreachable. It seems that only magic can save her, but Granny is to weak to save herself. Fearless Red is forced to confront her one weakness. With the help of a curly blonde, porridge-sampling nuisance called Goldie, Red goes on a quest to find the elements for a potion that will cure her Granny. Her journey takes her through dwarves’ caverns, to a haunted well and a beast’s castle. All the while, Red and Goldie are followed by a wolf and a huntsman–two mortal enemies who seek the girls’ help to defeat each other. And one of them just might have the magical solution Red is looking for . . .
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LibraryThing member bookbrig
Not my favorite, but a solid choice for kids who want fairytale retellings. It blends elements of Red Riding Hood, Beauty and the Beast, and Goldilocks and the Three Bears into an adventure quest that touches on what dying means and looks like. It sounds heavy, but worked really well and was quite
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LibraryThing member the1butterfly
A totally new take on Red Riding Hood with Goldilocks thrown in, and a shout out to “Snow White Rose Red.” The wolf is an ally, the huntsman has a dark story, and the dwarf is more than a little misunderstood. Grandma has been trying to teach Red life lessons, but it takes a quest to teach her
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Awards
Triple Crown Awards (Nominee — 2019)
Grand Canyon Reader Award (Nominee — Intermediate — 2018)
Association for Mormon Letters Award (Finalist — 2016)
Children's Favorites Awards (Selection — 2017)
Kansas NEA Reading Circle Recommended Book (Intermediate — 2017)
Illinois Reads (3-5 — 2018)
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J4A.Shu