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Princess Sophie and the Six Swans: A Tale from the Brothers Grimm

by Kim, retel JACOBS
illus. by Kim Jacobs. 40p. Wisdom Tales. Apr. 2017. Tr $16.95. ISBN 9781937786670.
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Gr 1–3—The story of the six brothers transformed into swans by a jealous and wicked stepmother is one of the best loved Grimm tales, although, as the author says in her note, it was around long before the Grimms included it in their collection. The feisty and determined sister, now named Sophie, is a fully fleshed-out character whose commitment to saving her brothers, even at great pain and eventually danger to her own life, will inspire admiration. The painterly illustrations are lovely and capture a real sense of "once upon a time, long ago and far away." The colors are soft and have an ethereal quality.
VERDICT A solid addition to most folklore collections. Suitable as a read-aloud or for independent reading across elementary levels.
Reviewed by Grace Oliff, Ann Blanche Smith School, Hillsdale, NJ , May 01, 2017

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