Selected by The Guardian as one of the top children’s books of 2019.
The Secret of the Tattered Shoes is a fresh interpretation of the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tale about twelve princesses who are locked in at night, yet whose dancing shoes are still worn down by morning. A young soldier is tasked to discover their night-time adventures. But unlike the story told by the Brothers Grimm, this soldier seeks a different ending. Jackie’s dark and poetic text updates this well-known tale and shows how stories evolve and adapt over time.
Beautifully illustrated by Ehsan Abdollahi, who has created stunning puppet-like illustrations in rich and delicate detail, this unique illustrative style brings the story to life and perfectly encapsulate the beauty and melancholy of the story.
- ISBN13 9781910328378
- Publish Date 26 September 2019
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 26 July 2023
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Tiny Owl Publishing Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 40
- Language English