I always enjoy reading a classic fairy tale that has been fractured to tell the story from a different character's point of view.
Grump the dwarf was born too close to the Earth's surface and therefore isn't suited for life in the mines - he becomes physically ill when he goes too far underground. He longs to go to the surface of the Earth and see what life is like, and when he begins working in the mine, he finally finds a way to sneak to the surface. He meets Snow White and the evil queen and the traditional tale unfolds from there, told from Grump's point of view.
I love the details that Liesl Shurtliff provides about life underground in the dwarf community, especially their diet and the way the dwarves are named.
Visit Shurtliff's website to find out more about her and see her list of works.
World Over interview with Liesl Shurtliff
Book Trailer for Red
Book Trailer for Rump
Book Trailer for Jack
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