So, You Think You Know Fairy Tales

Reading and writing fairy tales and folk tales with a modern perspective.

Thursday, July 27, 2017

The Twelve Brothers

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Just spinning wool in a tree. Like you do. This week, we go back to the familiar territory of the Grimm brothers' fairy tales, but ...
Thursday, July 20, 2017

The Boy Who Wanted More Cheese

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This. Looks. Delicious. Hello again, reader. This week, I have a Dutch tale for you. I chose The Boy Who Wanted More Cheese because ...
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Friday, July 14, 2017

East of the Sun, West of the Moon

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Because who would be afraid to ride a bear? Hello, reader! This week's story comes to us from Norway. East of the Sun, West of...
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Thursday, July 6, 2017

Simorgh; An Ancient Persian Fairytale

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Simorgh looks like a good friend to have. Hello, dear reader. This week, our tale comes to us from Iran. Simorgh is a story about a to...
Thursday, June 1, 2017

The Witch in the Stone Boat

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It's really rude to climb aboard someone's boat without permission. This week's tale comes to us from Iceland. They have so...
Thursday, May 25, 2017

Penta With Maimed Hands

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Just because you wear this, doesn't mean you're wise.   This week's fairy tale comes to us from Italy. Penta With Maimed Ha...
Thursday, May 11, 2017

How the Monkey Got a Drink When He was Thristy

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Devious little critter. Hello, reader. This week, we go to Brazil for our story. How the Monkey Got a Drink When He was Thirsty is a t...
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Debbie Newcomb
I'm a trained creative writer who keeps coming back to fairy tales. Follow me on Instagram @newcombnotes .
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