Nov. 3, 2009
Book Review: The Shadow of the Bear
I recently received The Shadow of the Bear: A Fairy Tale Retold by Regina Doman to review. I was excited to read it, because I adore her picture book Angel in the Waters and love retellings of fairy tales. I was not disappointed. This is a retelling of Snow White and Rose Red. I have to admit, I've never read the original Grimm's fairy tale. I must seek it out now so I can compare.
The inside cover of the book says:
Once upon a time in New York City...
There lived two sisters who loved books, poetry, music, and fairy tales.
They lived with their widowed mother in a brownstone with two rose bushes in front of it.
One winter night, a Bear came to their door and they let him in, even though he could not tell them his real name or his real mission.
He became their friend, protector, and constant companion.
They never dreamed that his friendship might cost them their lives.
There lived two sisters who loved books, poetry, music, and fairy tales.
They lived with their widowed mother in a brownstone with two rose bushes in front of it.
One winter night, a Bear came to their door and they let him in, even though he could not tell them his real name or his real mission.
He became their friend, protector, and constant companion.
They never dreamed that his friendship might cost them their lives.
I would say that this book is for ages 14+. I like that the romantic element was very chaste. The sisters are very good role models, and well fleshed out characters. I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
This review was written as part of The Catholic Company product reviewer program. Visit The Catholic Company to find more information on The Shadow of the Bear: A Fairy Tale Retold.
This review was written as part of The Catholic Company product reviewer program. Visit The Catholic Company to find more information on The Shadow of the Bear: A Fairy Tale Retold.