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Snow White and Rose Red

Patricia C. Wrede (1989)

SubgenreFairy Tale Retelling
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.76

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Hero archetypes

Beast / Cursed Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / Partners

Synopsis

Snow White and Rose Red live on the edge of the forest that conceals the elusive border of Faerie. They know enough about Faerie lands and mortal magic to be concerned when they find two human sorcerers setting spells near the border. And when the kindly, intelligent black bear wanders into their cottage some months later, they realize the connection between his plight and the sorcery they saw in the forest. This romantic version of the classic fairy tale features an updated introduction by its editor, Terri Windling.

Is Snow White and Rose Red appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

This is a gentle fairy tale retelling featuring two sisters who help a cursed bear and encounter Faerie magic. The story contains mild magical peril but no graphic violence, sexual content, or strong language.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Readers who love classic fairy tales with brave sisters, mysterious magic, and enchanted bears will enjoy this atmospheric adventure at the border of Faerie.

Tags

Fairy Tale RetellingLow FantasyClassic Fantasy