Monday 26 October 2020

Zombierella


When a book turns rotted and rancid, what happens to the fairytales inside? Do they still brim with sweetness and light? Or do they become something altogether darker... Something deadly...

When Cinderella slips on a "shiny surprise" on the stairs and dies, her happily ever after could easily have died with her. Fairy godmother's are in short supply in the afterlife, but Death herself comes to give Cinderella one last taste of life. Cinderella shall go to the ball... As a Zombie. 

A funny verse story children will love, with art work in equal parts sweet and disgusting. Zombierella is a deliciously gruesome twist on a well loved tale - this is Cinderella (and her prince) as you've never seen them before. You can forget about glass slippers and pumpkins in this twisted tale. 

The three fake sisters are brilliant and will have children squealing in revulsion and delight - especially when the prince comes calling. 

This story is perfect for in the classroom, or for children who want a little more darkness in their fairytales. 


I was sent a copy of Zombierella to review, via NetGalley

Zombierella is written by Joseph Coelho and illustrated by Freya Hartas

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