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Published: June 01, 2012
Words: 5,278 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781476122304
Short description
Three children's stories for young adults to read on their own. Them Gates of Hades - written by Melanie Kerr and illustrated by Simon O'Rouke; It's OK to Let Go - written by Skyler Luttrell and illustrated by Danille Zwissler; Tale As Old As Time - written by Danielle Shipley and illustrated by Sarah Marsh. In aid of the charity Equipe.Extended description
Three children's stories for young adults to read on their own.Them Gates of Hades
written by Melanie Kerr
illustrated by Simon O'Rouke (Read more)
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young adult, young adult fiction, charity anthology, fiction fantasy short storiesAvailable ebook reading formats
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Review by:
Danielle Shipley
on June 01, 2012 :
Like the first two volumes in its series of three, and its parent book project (“A Cuppa and an Armchair”), “Cookies and Milk, Volume 3” – a lovingly put together trio of stories for young readers, and particularly young adults – is a collaborative work joining authors, illustrators, and the charity Equipe in a twofold mission: To relieve the suffering and poverty-stricken around the world, and to share engaging stories with readers everywhere.
“Them Gates of Hades” by Melanie Kerr tells of a young girl’s first day of school at the end of South African apartheid. Simon O’Rouke’s illustration echoes the story beautifully: Both of them simple and powerful, a song of black and white.
Skyler Luttrell’s “It’s OK to Let Go” (illustration provided by Danielle Zwissler) shares the moving journey of Gracie, a girl struggling to be strong – for both herself and her mother – while her body battles leukemia. This glimpse of the physical and emotional pain she experiences is sad but relatable; and on a personal note, I really liked the character of Dr. Wick.
Danielle Shipley’s literary contribution (illustration by Sarah Marsh) casts the idea of a “fairytale romance” in a new light. A “Tale as Old as Time” it may well be, but you’ll find this account of the beast-prince and his beauty notably different from the story you know.
The cause is a great one, the price is right, and while this third volume of “Cookies and Milk” has a more grown-up flavor than volumes one and two, I trust you’ll find it to be in just as good taste.
(reviewed the day of purchase)