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Fairy tale Retellings to Enchant: Books Similar to Neil Gaiman's The Sleeper and the Spindle

If you enjoyed The Sleeper and the Spindle by Neil Gaiman, you may also enjoy the following books:

 

 

  1. Coraline by Neil Gaiman - Another novella by Gaiman, Coraline is a dark and eerie tale about a young girl who discovers a mysterious door in her new home that leads to a parallel world.

 


  1. The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherynne M. Valente - This novel is a retelling of a classic fairy tale and is filled with imaginative and whimsical world-building, and strong and unique characters.

 

 

  1. The Woodcutter by Kate Danley - This novel is a retelling of the classic fairy tale "Rapunzel" but with a unique twist, it is a dark and intriguing story with a strong female protagonist.

 




  1. The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer - This series is a retelling of classic fairy tales such as Cinderella, Little Red Riding hood, Rapunzel, and Snow White, but set in a futuristic world with a lot of action and adventure.


 

 

  1. The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden - This novel is a retelling of the classic fairy tale "Vasilisa the Beautiful" set in medieval Russia and it explores themes of folklore, family, and love.

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