Sister Who Ate Her Brothers: And Other Gruesome Tales

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Fourteen of the most gruesome fairy tales from around the world are re-told for contemporary readers and restored to their original, grisly versions.

Jen Campbell's collection of terrifyingly gruesome tales lends a modern edge to fairy tale collections for young readers. Drawing on her extensive knowledge of fairy tale history, Campbell's stories undo the censoring, gender stereotyping and twee endings of more modern children's fairy tales, to return both classic and little-known stories to their grim versions, whilst celebrating a diverse range of characters.

Featuring 14 short stories from around the globe, The Sister Who Ate Her Brothers is illustrated in a contemporary style by Canadian comic artist Adam de Souza. De Souza's brooding illustrations are a highly original blend of 19th-century Gothic engravings and moody film noir graphic novels.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN13: 9780500660560
Published: July 2026

Number of pages: 120
Width: 172 mm
Height: 240 mm
Depth: not specified

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd