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What really happened when Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water? Well, yes, Jack did break his crown and, yes, Jill did come tumbling after. BUT, they also went on a quest to find a looking glass, which really turned out to be a quest to find themselves. They challenged giants to an eating competition and were captured by goblins. Did they ever find the looking glass? Well, you'll just have to read this book and find out.

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"Enchanting and enchanted . . . A lively read" * Books for Keeps *
"This second foray is even more enjoyable than the author’s acclaimed debut" * Publishers Weekly *
"100 Magnificent Children's Books of 2012" -- Elizabeth Bird * School Library Journal *
"Gidwitz is back with a second book that, if possible, outshines A Tale Dark and Grimm" * School Library Journal *
"Imagine Lemony Snicket does Fairy Tales. Great stuff" * Peters, Book of the Week *

In a Glass Grimmly

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A Paperback / softback by Adam Gidwitz

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    Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd
    Publication Date: 03/07/2014
    ISBN13: 9781783440887, 978-1783440887
    ISBN10: 1783440880

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    What really happened when Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water? Well, yes, Jack did break his crown and, yes, Jill did come tumbling after. BUT, they also went on a quest to find a looking glass, which really turned out to be a quest to find themselves. They challenged giants to an eating competition and were captured by goblins. Did they ever find the looking glass? Well, you'll just have to read this book and find out.

    Trade Review
    "Enchanting and enchanted . . . A lively read" * Books for Keeps *
    "This second foray is even more enjoyable than the author’s acclaimed debut" * Publishers Weekly *
    "100 Magnificent Children's Books of 2012" -- Elizabeth Bird * School Library Journal *
    "Gidwitz is back with a second book that, if possible, outshines A Tale Dark and Grimm" * School Library Journal *
    "Imagine Lemony Snicket does Fairy Tales. Great stuff" * Peters, Book of the Week *

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