Hans My Hedgehog: A Tale from the Brothers Grimm

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Price
$16.99  $15.80
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Publish Date
Pages
40
Dimensions
9.91 X 11.2 X 0.47 inches | 1.16 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781416915331

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About the Author
John Nickle is the illustrator of Judi Barrett's Things That Are Most in the World, as well as the author and illustrator of TV Rex, Alphabet Explosion!: Search and Count from Alien to Zebra, and The Ant Bully. He lives in Brooklyn, New York. Learn more about him at JohnNickle.net.

Kate Coombs is the author of several books for children including The Secret Keeper. She has taught every grade from kindergarten through college, most recently working with homebound inner-city children. She lives in Bountiful, Utah, where she shares her home with hundreds of much-loved books. You can visit her online at KateCoombs.com.
Reviews
* "Hans breaks from old-school fairy-tale renderings as a contemporary character; he's cute, comical and soulful. Prickly, a bit funny and a bit dark: classic Grimm, modernized."--Kirkus Reviews (STARRED)
"Coombs' adaptation is eloquent and intricate, while Nickle's richly hued illustrations have a classic flavor and feature varied perspectives, silhouettes, inset cameos, and lighthearted flourishes, like Hans' challenge in getting dressed. An author's note provides background and story inspirations."--Booklist
* "In a feat that may astound fairy tale cognoscenti, Coombs and Nickle transform a once-prickly story into something witty and warm. Whether readers know the original, there is joy in watching this plucky Hans triumph." -Publishers Weekly, (STARRED REVIEW)
"This vibrantly illustrated retelling of an obscure fairy tale transforms a boy born with the upper body of a hedgehog from a beastly oddity into a sympathetic protagonist. Perfect for storytimes and possibly a jumping-off point for age-appropriate discussions about ostracism."--School Library Journal
"This twisty mash-up of "The Princess and the Frog" and "Beauty and the Beast" introduces a spirited hero who handles his misfit status well, even if he does resort to a smattering of revenge. Creatures with quills, no matter how sweetly illustrated, are bound to be a bit testy."--The New York Times
"A wonderfully imaginative story of loneliness, courage, and ultimately love, this selection is terrific."--Sarasota Herald-Tribune