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Coda: Silver Linings

October 21, 2021October 21, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ Leave a comment

An evening that could have gone wrong, and a thank you to books, and the people who create them.

Book Review: Nen and the Lonely Fisherman

October 15, 2021October 14, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ 2 Comments

A tender lovestory with a message of equality, courage and environmental awareness.

Book Review: The Secret of the Tattered Shoes – a compassionate re-telling of a difficult fairytale

April 8, 2021April 7, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ 2 Comments

Gorgeous illustrations add otherworldly beauty to a heartfelt re-telling of the Twelve Dancing Princesses.

To Fairy Tale (or not to Fairy Tale)? – a second bite

February 19, 2021February 19, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ 2 Comments

Some good collections, the line between fantasy and reality, some weird play and using Sleeping Beauty to teach consent.

To Fairy Tale or Not to Fairy Tale?

January 29, 2021January 29, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ 2 Comments

We are a household divided when it comes to fairy tales. My husband really dislikes a number of the well-known ones. Disliked them as a child.  Still dislikes them. I try to be the one to read them (though he bravely reads on). We’ve taken the view that whatever we think of an individual story, … Continue reading To Fairy Tale or Not to Fairy Tale?

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