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Into the Woods [Hardcover]

Lyn Gardner , Mini Grey
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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31 Aug 2006

Taking inspiration from numerous fairytales and weaving them into a wholly original story, INTO THE WOODS is a whirlwind of a novel, full of imaginative happenings, dastardly deeds and thrilling adventure.

Our guides are sisters three: Storm, Aurora and Anything Eden. Accidentally orphaned and left to fend for themselves in a decaying mansion on the edge of the wilds, they come to the very much unwanted attention of the sinister Dr DeWilde: a scar-faced gentleman with a pied waistcoat and an unhealthy interest in rats. He's after a tiny little musical pipe that Storm has inherited, and he'll stop at nothing to get it.

Fleeing into the woods, our courageous and eccentric sisters evade kidnap (almost), resist the temptation of sweet-filled orphanages (nearly!), and begin a treacherous journey across raging rivers, over mountains of ice, through deathly silent ghost towns and beyond the lairs of child-eating ogresses. With ravenously hungry wolves snapping at their heels every step of the way!

Featuring wonderful illustrations by award-winning illustrator Mini Grey, INTO THE WOODS is a classic tale with a very modern twist and will delight readers of every generation.


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  • Hardcover: 428 pages
  • Publisher: David Fickling Books; 1st edition (31 Aug 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0385610351
  • ISBN-13: 978-0385610353
  • Product Dimensions: 29.2 x 21.6 x 3.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 953,067 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Flawless, feisty and fun-filled . . . I read this book at a gallop, chuckling aloud, enjoying the ingenious twists of the plot. Don't miss it (Christina Hardyment Independant 20061208)

A funky retelling of virtually every fairytale you can remember . . . A glorious mish-mash of ancient and modern . . . accompanying Gardner's merry bubbling pot of a text are some sly and clever drawings by Mini Grey (Kathryn Hughes Guardian 20061014)

It isn't often that reviewers, encounter a novel that reminds up why we wanted to write about books in the first place . . . I will say that if all the books I had to review were this good, I'd be happy ever after (Tony Bradman TES 20061020)

This is exhuberant and magical storytelling which takes on a further life when it's read aloud (Books for Keeps 20060901)

A unique and enchanting read. Highly recommended for anyone between the ages of 9 and 99 (Inis 20070322)

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Three young sisters must defeat the evil Dr DeWilde before he takes control of the whole land with his wicked wolves and monstrous magic - but at what cost?

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5.0 out of 5 stars no ordinary fairytale 31 Aug 2006
Format:Hardcover
Even though this is ment for 8 to 12 year olds im 16 and i love it. It has everything from ogres and gingerbread houses to an evil pied piper after a flute with only three girls able to stop him. This book is full of excitment, just as good if not better than Harry Potter.
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5.0 out of 5 stars better than harry potter 27 Aug 2006
Format:Hardcover
this is a really exciting quest type tale full of unexpected shocks and jokes. Fantastic for anyone who likes fairytales with a twist. i loved it and its completly original
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Fantastical Fairy Tale 9 Jun 2012
By Mrs. K. A. Wheatley TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback
This is a wonderfully original take on the traditional fairy tale. In fact it is an original take on lots of fairy tales, all skilfully woven together with a very modern twist into a fantastic, fast paced and gripping adventure story. Three sisters are left at the mercy of the forces of evil when their mother dies, leaving them a legacy of a seemingly innocuous whistle, which turns out to be able to control pretty much everything. The girls' father is a feckless explorer, more intent on finding the legendary honey dragon than looking after his children, and when he deserts them too they must fall back on their own skills and cunning to survive. The girls, Storm, Aurora and Any are feisty heroines who are not afraid to fight for their survival as long as they are together, and they find help in the most extraordinary places. The evil villain Dr. De Wilde rallies his pack of wolves around him and strikes terror into the heart of all who meet him, but the girls are made of stern stuff, and the denouement to the adventure is tremendously exciting. The whole book is utterly enchanting in the best way, and the sequel: 'Out of the Woods', is just as good.
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