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Description
In this humorous adaptation of the Grimm fairy tale, Abe Spoke is a young tailor who sews the words "seven with one smack" onto his belt, but he neglects to tell the people he meets that the smacking involved seven flies.
Quick Summary
Looking for a quick, funny read that turns a Grimm classic on its head? The Brave Little Tailor: A Grimm and Gross Retelling drops you into the world of Abe Spoke, a wiry tailor who stitches the too-cool-for-school slogan "seven with one smack" onto his belt only to let everyone assume he meant something way more impressive than a bunch of flies. The story rattles along at a brisk pace, pitting Abe against a boastful giant, a smarmy merchant, and a cast of goofy characters, all while keeping the tone light, silly, and perfect for kids who love slapstick humor and a little gross-out fun. It's a great pick for reluctant readers who want a short chapter book that still feels satisfying, and it works equally well as a bedtime read for kids who enjoy a side-splitting twist on a familiar tale. Parents will appreciate that the book stays in the sweet spot of goofy without getting too scary, though there are a few tense moments when Abe faces the giant. If your kid likes fractured fairy tales like The True Story of the Three Little Pigs, they'll get a kick out of this one too.