Synopses & Reviews
The timeless themes and versatility of folk tales have helped them survive and flourish over centuries, taking on myriad forms-short story, picture book, film, poem, and novel. This book gathers together a number of popular folktale reworkings (not just simple retellings) in a variety of genres that appeal to young adults. After discussing the nature of folktales, their cultural context, and the characteristics that make them attractive to young adults, de Vos and Altmann interpret specific tales (e.g., The Frog Prince, Cinderella, Rumpelstiltskin), describing their many reworkings and offering suggestions for using the material with young adults.
Review
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
Review
Provides a valuable introduction to the study of the specific tales included.Marvels and Tales
Synopsis
Altmann and de Vos are back with more great ideas for exploring contemporary reworkings of classic folk and fairy tales that appeal to teen readers. If you loved the highly acclaimed New Tales for Old (see below), this new work will be sure to please. Following the same format, each story includes tale type numbers, motifs, lists of reworkings arranged by genre, and suggestions for classroom extensions.
Synopsis
The timeless themes and versatility of folk tales have helped them survive and flourish over centuries, taking on myriad forms-short story, picture book, film, poem, and novel. This book gathers together a number of popular folktale reworkings (not just simple retellings) in a variety of genres that appeal to young adults. After discussing the nature of folktales, their cultural context, and the characteristics that make them attractive to young adults, de Vos and Altmann interpret specific tales (e.g., The Frog Prince, Cinderella, Rumpelstiltskin), describing their many reworkings and offering suggestions for using the material with young adults.
About the Author
GAIL DE VOS is a storyteller and consultant in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and the author of a number of books on storytelling.ANNA E. ALTMANN is Associate Professor, School of Library and Information Studies, University of Alberta, Edmonton.