When history and fairy tale collide…
“Slayton, a natural storyteller, writes in smooth, practical prose that nevertheless manages to retain
the romance and mystery one expects from a fairy tale.”
—Kirkus Review
“I had my guesses from the beginning but I would be lying if I said I easily had this one completely figured out. Shonna Slayton does some really cool things with the twists and secrets in Spindle….The industrial revolution time period is the perfect setting for Spindle. In fact, I think that was my favorite story telling decision. It set the mood of desperation perfectly. Spindle is a retelling take you don’t want to miss. I can’t wait for more from Shonna Slayton.”
“It is a difficult task to rewrite a fairy tale and make it even better than the original. To add in historical fact and create believable magical fiction takes true talent. This book has the best of those genres and more. It is magic and romance and fantasy, all while dealing with difficulties of the actual times. A story about loyalty, to family and to self, about friendship, even between people who think they have very little in common. This is a wonderful tale to escape into.
“Cinderella’s Dress was like a stroll through the 1940’s with a magical twist and a sprinkling of fashion. Highly recommend for all in need of a happily ever after.
VERDICT Hand this to fans of historical fiction with a twist of magic and romance.—Elizabeth Friend, Wester Middle School, TX, School Library Journal
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