A radical, ghoulish and humorous re-telling of the Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale.
Joining the family business, animal-lover Bryony proves to be an extraordinary taxidermist, whose tender fingers create displays which comfort, educate and astound. But when Bryony's proud father boasts of her skill, who should come calling but the secretive King of all Mythica. Locking her away, he gives her three horrible tasks ... three impossible tasks! It's only then that a strange, sinister creature emerges from the shadows of the castle, offering Bryony a helping hand... But at what cost?
Joseph Coelho reads aloud from his book.
Frankenstiltskin: Fairy Tales Gone Bad © 2021 Joseph Coelho and Freya Hartas
Reproduced by permission of Walker Books Ltd, London SE11 5HJ
www.walker.co.uk
