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The Emerald Circus
- Author
- Jane Yolen
- Narrator
- various
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date
- 2 April 2019
- Run Time
- 9 hours
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Where is Wendy? Leading a labor strike against the Lost Boys, of course. In Jane Yolen’s first full collection in more than ten years, discover new and uncollected tales of beloved characters, literary legends, and much more.
A Scottish academic unearths ancient evil in a fishing village. Edgar Allan Poe’s young bride is beguiled by a most unusual bird. Dorothy, lifted from Kansas, returns as a gymnastic sophisticate. Emily Dickinson dwells in possibility and sails away in a starship made of light. Alice’s wicked nemesis has jaws and claws but really needs a sense of humor.
Enter the Emerald Circus and be astonished by the transformations within.
Critics Review
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“These delightful retellings of favorite stories will captivate newcomers and fans of Yolen as she once again delivers the magic, humor, and lovely prose that has attracted readers for years.”
Library Journal (starred review)
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“These highly entertaining retellings are perfect for teen fans of fairy tales and classic literature.”
School Library Journal (starred review)
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“A brilliant example of short-form storytelling by one of the treasures of the science fiction community.”
Brandon Sanderson, New York Times bestselling author
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“Ever the wordsmith, Yolen dazzles with her first short story collection for adults in years.”
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“An impressive overview of the author’s breadth and career.”
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Details
- Author
- Jane Yolen
- Narrator
- various
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Release Date
- 2 April 2019
- ISBN
- 9781982650421
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Genre
- Fantasy, Anthologies: general, Short stories
Synopsis
Where is Wendy? Leading a labor strike against the Lost Boys, of course. In Jane Yolen’s first full collection in more than ten years, discover new and uncollected tales of beloved characters, literary legends, and much more.A Scottish academic unearths ancient evil in a fishing village. Edgar Allan Poe’s young bride is beguiled by a most unusual bird. Dorothy, lifted from Kansas, returns as a gymnastic sophisticate. Emily Dickinson dwells in possibility and sails away in a starship made of light. Alice’s wicked nemesis has jaws and claws but really needs a sense of humor.Enter the Emerald Circus and be astonished by the transformations within.
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