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A Tale Dark & Grimm

A Tale Dark & Grimm, Book 1

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A Tale Dark & Grimm

By: Adam Gidwitz
Narrated by: Adam Gidwitz
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Soon to be a Netflix animated series!

The New York Times best-selling debut by Adam Gidwitz, the Newbery Honor-winning author of The Inquisitor's Tale.

“A wonderful sense of humor and narrative voice…completely fresh and unique.” (Rick Riordan, number one best-selling author)

Hansel and Gretel walk out of their own story and into eight other classic Grimm (and Grimm-inspired) fairy tales. An irreverent, witty narrator leads us through encounters with witches, warlocks, dragons, and the devil himself. As the siblings roam a forest brimming with menacing foes, they learn the true story behind the famous tales, as well as how to take charge of their destinies and create their own happily ever after. Because once upon a time, fairy tales were awesome.

For more awesome fairy tales by Adam Gidwitz look for In a Glass Grimmly and The Grimm Conclusion.

©2010 Adam Gidwitz (P)2019 Listening Library Action & Adventure Adaptations Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths Family Life Growing Up & Facts of Life Humorous Fiction Literature & Fiction Witty

Critic reviews

"An audacious debut that's wicked smart and wicked funny." (Publishers Weekly starred review)

"Addictively compelling." (School Library Journal starred review)

"Charming and inventive." (The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

"One of the year's best children's books." (The Virginian-Pilot)

"Unlike any children’s book I’ve ever read.... [It] holds up to multiple re-readings, like the classic I think it will turn out to be." (New York Times Book Review)

"A marvelous reworking of old stories that manages to be fresh, frightening, funny, and humane." (Wall Street Journal)
Creative Storytelling • Humorous Narrative • Captivating Plot • Excellent Vocabulary • Educational Lessons
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We love the podcast by this author, Grim, Grimmer Grimmest, and really enjoyed this book. It's amazing that he can make such a gruesome story so enjoyable. That being said this is way Grimmer than any of the stories in his podcast. There were times when I kept thinking to myself "I can't believe I'm letting my kids listen to this" and yet he narrates in such a way that it's not scary and it's absolutely entertaining.

Definitely recommend, but with a huge caution for those that are less comfortable with really gory imagery.

Amazing narrator. Gruesome

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The book is amazing and so is the reader. I highly recommend this book for anyone 6th grade and higher

Funny and gore filled book

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scary and funny
I had such good time reading
I will be re-reading this after I finish the entire series.
OH So Good

so so good

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Super bloody super gory with plenty of warnings scattered throughout. We loved the complete story of Hansel and Gretel A TALE DARK AND GRIMM!! Listen to the author’s podcast: “Grim, Grimmer, Grimmest” that’s how we were introduced to the books! Season 5 coming June 2025 we can’t wait!

Goriest Fairy Tale Does Grimm Right!

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there's some pg gore, but the narrator warns you before it happens. I liked the story. It keeps you uneasy till the end, and it ends satisfyingly. It dealt with life lessons without being too serious nor depressing. A good read, but totally not for crazy parents.

truly dark and grim but satisfying

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Amazing Stories. I Love It So Much. It Flows From Story To Story With Grace. When Your Parents Tell You It's Time To Stop Reading/Listening, You Will Surly Throw A Fit. 100% Amazing, Interesting, Tragic But Lovely, And Go's With The Flow.

Horrible And Dreadful Events In A Lovely Way

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totally worthless thing to a great job narrating it as obviously he was best one for it.

I thought it was really cute lot of fun to listen

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Highly recommended for family! The story is so captivating and teaching great lessons without being preachy. Adam Gidwitz is so awesome!!!!

So awesome!!!

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I like how it’s adventurous and scary I have listened to this two times and it’s great

Great book

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It was definitely weird. I probably should have expected it to be different, but the story cadence took some getting used to, especially with the way the chapters "ended" the story every time. Solid narration and overall decent.

Not what I expected, but good.

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