Of the two Reckless brothers, Jacob was always the one who lived up to the family name. Ever since he discovered the world behind the mirror he's made Reckless into his job description as he travels the fairy-tale world hunting for treasures. A comb that turns you into a crow will fetch a high price, if you can escape the witch who owns it and live to collect your reward. Will never knew about the world his brother disappeared to, he only knew that he was often left alone. Then one day Will discovers his secret and follows him in, only to fall victim to a fairy's curse that is slowly turning him to stone. Now the clock is ticking and Jacob will have to use everything he's learned if he wants to save Will. He never imagined that his brother's life would be the most dangerous treasure he's ever sought.
There's enough of the familiar fairy tales in this world to please readers with recognition and enough new elements to intrigue them. The book is fast-paced and the tone is dark. Be warned: this isn't a Disney fairy tale of happily ever after, this is a world where sleeping beauty never woke up and her castle is covered in the bodies of those who tried, and failed, to save her.
Reckless by Cornelia Funke
Erica's Picks
7th - 8th Grade
Tags: Adventure, Fairy Tales, Fantasy, Fast-Paced, Retellings
There's enough of the familiar fairy tales in this world to please readers with recognition and enough new elements to intrigue them. The book is fast-paced and the tone is dark. Be warned: this isn't a Disney fairy tale of happily ever after, this is a world where sleeping beauty never woke up and her castle is covered in the bodies of those who tried, and failed, to save her.
Reckless by Cornelia Funke
Erica's Picks
7th - 8th Grade
Tags: Adventure, Fairy Tales, Fantasy, Fast-Paced, Retellings
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