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. Hood

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Author:
Moke, Jenny Elder
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4 stars
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YA MOKE
Cary Regional - Young Adult
YA MOKE
North Regional - Young Adult
YA MOKE
Description:
Sixteen-year-old Isabelle learns that she is the daughter of Robin Hood when her mother, Marien, sends her from their priory to get an urgent message to her father, aided by the Merry Men.

2. Scavenge the stars

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Author:
Sim, Tara
Series:
Scavenge the stars volume 1.
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YA SIM
East Regional - Young Adult
YA SIM
Eva H. Perry Regional - Young Adult
YA SIM
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After Amaya rescues a mysterious stranger from drowning, she reinvents herself to seek revenge against the man who ruined her family and stole the life she once had.

3. Tell me my name

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Author:
Reed, Amy Lynn
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YA REED
North Regional - Young Adult
YA REED
Wake Forest Community - Young Adult
YA REED
Description:
Eighteen-year-old Fern's life spirals out of control after troubled former child star Ivy Avila arrives on Commodore Island, ultimately forcing Fern to take agency over her own existence.

4. Wicked as you wish

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Author:
Chupeco, Rin
Series:
Hundred names for magic volume 1.
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4.5 stars
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Description:
Years after the evil Snow Queen desolated the magical kingdom of Avalon, Prince Alexei, his friend Tala, and a ragtag band, inspired by the appearance of the Firebird, try to reclaim their land.