Tag Archives: fantasy

Grump

Posted on November 26, 2019 by trinitygrau

Fantasy retellings are becoming more common these days, with humorous adaptations becoming the norm. Still, I can always appreciate a well-written book and Liesl Shurtliff rarely disappoints. I’ve reviewed her first fairytale adaptation Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Kid's Lit, Kids' Fiction | Tagged Alfred A. Knopf, book, Book Review, books, bookworm, children's books, children's fairy tale, children's fiction story, fantasy, Grump: The (Fairly) True Tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Kids Lit, Liesl Shurtliff, literature, reading | Leave a comment

Belle Takes Flight

Posted on October 1, 2019 by trinitygrau

Disney’s 2017 live action remake of their beloved classic Beauty and the Beast gets a sequel with Disney Press’ new children’s book Belle Takes Flight. Filled with adventure, mystery, and just a little magic, this release is sure to please … Continue reading →

Posted in Kid's Lit | Tagged Beauty and the Beast, Belle Takes Flight, Ben Hatke, book, Book Review, books, bookworm, children's books, children's fiction story, Disney, Disney books, Disney Press, fantasy, Girls, Kathy McCullough, Kids Lit, literature, reading | Leave a comment

Estranged

Posted on May 14, 2019 by trinitygrau

If you’re anything like me, you might have grown up watching cult classics like Labyrinth, clutching worn copies of Spiderwick to your chest, and searching for fairies around every tree trunk in the park. While we may not discover any … Continue reading →

Posted in Kid's Lit, Kids' Fiction, YA | Tagged book, Book Review, books, bookworm, comic, Estranged, Ethan M. Aldridge, fairytale, fantasy, graphic novel, Harper Collins Publishers, literature, middle grade reads, reading, teen reads, tween reads, YA | Leave a comment

Robin Hood: The One Who Looked Good in Green

Posted on April 24, 2019 by trinitygrau

Classic retellings are rather prevalent these days, especially when it comes to fairytales. What I find a little less often is retellings of classic literature amongst new children’s books. Recently, however, I found a retelling of the classic Robin Hood … Continue reading →

Posted in Kid's Lit, Kids' Fiction | Tagged book, Book Review, books, bookworm, children's books, children's fiction story, fantasy, literature, reading, Robin Hood: The One Who Looked Good in Green, Scholastic Press, Twice Upon A Time, Wendy Mass | Leave a comment

Trilogy Book 1: Chapter 4

Posted on February 8, 2019 by trinitygrau

Every Friday I will be posting a chapter of my never-to-be-published fantasy trilogy. Please comment and tell me what you think (keeping in mind that this was written several years back). Check out chapter four HERE!

Posted in My Writing, Silver Woods Trilogy | Tagged book, fairytale, fantasy, fantasy writing, my stories, My Writing, Silver Woods, trilogy, writer | Leave a comment

The Train to Impossible Places

Posted on February 6, 2019 by trinitygrau

Looking for a rollicking new adventure that’s sure to keep both you and your children up at night? Look no further than The Train to Impossible Places by P. G. Bell. The Story: Sometimes the craziest things can come out … Continue reading →