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An anthology of reimagined classic tales applies unique spins to old favorites, from Saladin Ahmed's interpretation of Sir Edmund Spenser's The Faerie Queene to Neil Gaiman's twisted adaptation of "Sleeping Beauty." This anthology of reimagined classic tales are written by best-selling and award-winning young adult authors such as Carrie Ryan, Charles Vess, Garth Nix, Neil Gaiman, Tim Pratt, Holly Black, Rick Yancey, and more. The plot contain profanity.
Is Rags & Bones appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This anthology contains profanity and reimagined classic tales with darker twists. Stories may include violence, mature themes, and complex moral situations typical of YA fantasy.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death and violence.
Who'll love this
Teens will love seeing their favorite fairy tales and classics reimagined by master storytellers with unexpected, sometimes dark twists.