This book is a collection of traditional Brothers Grimm fairy tales retold by Philip Pullman in a clear and modern style. It includes famous stories such as Cinderella, Snow White, Rapunzel, and Hansel and Gretel, as well as lesser-known tales.
Pullman preserves the original themes and moral lessons of the stories while making them easier to read and understand for modern readers. The tales combine magic, adventure, and life lessons, and some also keep the darker tone of the original folklore.