YA Classic Retellings

YA adaptations or stories inspired from classic tales including fairy tales, fables, and classical literature. Not a complete or exhaustive list. *The Young Adult Collection is made up of books for a wide age range (12-18 years old) and includes a variety of different topics and interests. Not all titles will be appropriate for all readers.*
 

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1. Cursed

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Author:
Wheeler, Thomas (Screenwriter)
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2 stars
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Cary Regional - Young Adult
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Eva H. Perry Regional - Young Adult
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Description:
Nimue grew up an outcast. Her connection to dark magic made her something to be feared in her Druid village, and that made her desperate to leave...That is, until Red Paladins slaughter her entire village, and Nimue's fate is forever altered. Charged by her dying mother to reunite an ancient sword with a legendary sorcerer, Nimue is now her people's only hope.

2. Dangerous alliance

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Author:
Cohen, Jennieke
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Cary Regional - Young Adult
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East Regional - Young Adult
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Leesville Community - Young Adult
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Description:
Lady Victoria Aston, obsessed with Jane Austen and content to stay home, is suddenly expected to enter society and find a husband, preferably one who cares for her more than her dowry.

3. Her dark curiosity: a madman's daughter novel

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Author:
Shepherd, Megan
Series:
Madman's daughter trilogy volume 2.
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Description:
Juliet struggles to forget Dr. Moreau's horrific legacy only to confront what she fears is one of her father's murderous creations and her own worsening illness.

4. My fine fellow

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Author:
Cohen, Jennieke
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Cary Regional - Young Adult
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Eva H. Perry Regional - Young Adult
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Fuquay-Varina Community - Young Adult
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It's 1830s England, and Culinarians--doyens who consult with society's elite to create gorgeous food and confections--are the creme de la creme of high society.