New Tales for Old Folktales As Literary Fictions for Young Adults

Subjects:

• Library & Information Science » Children's & Young Adult School Services
• Library & Information Science » Children's & Young Adult School Services -- Collections
• Library & Information Science » Children's & Young Adult School Services -- Storytelling & Folklore

Awards:

• Storytelling World Award Winner

Reviews:

• Good for both casual browsing and concentrated study. De Vos and Altmann will convince even the Disneyfied of readers that the old tales are not just for children. The themes of independence, self-determination, sexuality, and identity are strong and enduring and explain why these tales are both timely and timeless.
  —The Story Bag June/July 2005
• There is extensive reference to the analysis of folklorists, psychologists, and others who have written about these tales. And the academic folkloric traditions are recognized, motifs are given. Of course, there is a large bibliography and it is completely indexed. A fascinating book.
  —Storyline
• Provides a valuable introduction to the study of the specific tales included.
  —Marvels and Tales