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Title: Teller of Tales
Author: William J. Brooke
Publisher: Harper Trophy
Publication Date: 1994
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy
Audience: Gr. 6+, Young Adult

Overview: In this creative set of original fairy tales, William J. Brooke takes some of the most famous fairy tales and re-writes them so that they end in new and interesting ways. The alternate endings and plots create a suspense that leaves the reader wanting more. This book is great for older students, and they don’t have to read all the fairy tales, they can read just one!

Activity: Have students re-write a new ending for one of the famous fairy tales. After they are done have them draw a picture for their story, and put them all in a class book for students and parents to look through!

Reviewer’s Name: Sarah Keister