In this beautiful book of classic fairy tales, award-winning author Philip Pullman has chosen his fifty favourite stories from the Brothers Grimm and presents them in a\047clear as water\047 retelling, in his unique and brilliant voice. From the quests and romance of classics such as \047Rapunzel\047, \047Snow White\047 and \047Cinderella\047 to the danger and wit of such lesser-known tales as \047The Three Snake Leaves\047, \047Hans-my-Hedgehog\047 and \047Godfather Death\047, Pullman brings the heart of each timeless tale to the fore, following with a brief but fascinating commentary on the story\047s background and history. In his introduction, he discusses how these stories have lasted so long, and become part of our collective storytelling imagination. These new versions show the adventures at their most lucid and engaging yet. Pullman\047s Grimm Tales of wicked wives, brave children and villainous kings will have you reading, reading aloud and rereading them for many years to come.