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School Library Journal
Reviewed on December 1, 2010
Gr 7–9—Vande Velde adds to her collection of twisted fairy tales with these eight versions of "Little Red Riding Hood." Following a tongue-in-cheek author's note in which the author analyzes the premise and characterization in the traditional tale, she asserts that "'Little Red Riding Hood' is a strange and disturbing story that should probably not be shared with children." Her new, often creepy personalities and situations are created ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2010
After a sassy introductory author’s note (on Little Red's parents' choice of names: "We'll just call our youngest daughter...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on December 1, 2010
Vivian Vande Velde imbues each story with originality, humor, and creepiness. Despite the tales’ shared elements—and their origins in the classic Little Red Riding Hood—th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
