The book was published in multiple languages including, consists of 356 pages and is available in format. This one is based on one of the grimms brothers lesser known tales entitled, the twelve dancing princesses, which tells the story of 12 sisters who are enchanted into glamorously dancing each night away to their own detriment. A fairy tale retold fairy tale novels paperback october 17, 2008 by regina doman author visit amazons regina doman page. Free download or read online waking rose pdf epub a fairy tale retold series book. Apr 01, 1997 the shadow of the bear is a modern retelling of the grimm fairy tale snow white and rose red.
The main characters of this young adult, fantasy story are bear arthur denniston, fish benedict. Rapunzel let down is catholic author regina domans latest in a series of fairy tale novels, but this story is certainly aimed at a more mature audience than the former novels in the series. A few years later, after that first novel was renamed shadow of the bear, i discovered two sequels, black as night and waking rose, which i also enjoyed. A oneshot from bears perspective about the first time he saw blanche. Alex odonnell and the 40 cyber thieves by regina doman. Like her other novels, regina doman s new book is based on a fairy tale, this time rapunzel. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Now that rapunzel let down, the sixth fairy tale novel and the first one weve labeled adult fiction has been published, ive been asked frequently. Let down your hair, a fairy tales fanfic fanfiction. Actually, fairy tale retellings and love stories are the only two i would say i really like of that mix. When bear, a mysterious young man, lands on blanche and rose briers doorstep in new york city, the two sisters have conflicting opinions on whether or not he is dangerous. Based on a littleknown fairy tale, it became something of a phenomenon among homeschool teens.
To her credit, though, she is able to give us a totally different story filled with twists and turns while at the same time keeping it. In the first edition of the brothers grimm story, the queen is snow whites biological mother, not her stepmother. The shadow of the bear is a modernday retelling of snow white and rose red that, while containing no magic, still manages to follow the original plot of the story as closely as possible. To her credit, though, she is able to give us a totally different story filled with twists and turns while at the same time keeping it close enough to the original tale. Regina doman does a great job of portraying contempory characters in the modern world no fairytale sugar coating a good book for young people to be encouraged to live and uphold truth and beauty amidst a not always so perfect world. Black as night regina doman a fairy tale retold black as night a fairy tale retold regina doman chesterton press isbn 9780981931821. Bethlehem published domans first book, snow white and rose red. Unfortunately our modern ideas of fairy tales come largely from animated disney movies of the past 50 years. Doman graduated in 1988 from koinoinia academy of warren, new jersey. Doman was a little weak on characterization and plot. Book three in the a fairy tale retold series by regina doman, this tale centers on rose and fish, and is a modern retelling of sleeping beauty. Catholic author regina domans series of fairy tale princess retellings are fun books with good themes for catholic girls. The shadow of the bear is based on the classic fairy tale snow white and rose red.
A fairy tale retold the fairy tale novels book 1 nov 1, 2011 by regina doman 61. She recently took time to share the following interview and information about black as night. Black as night by regina doman a catholic book spotlight. Blanche and rose brier have resettled in new york city shortly after the death of their father. The evil queen, also called the wicked queen, is a fictional character and the main antagonist of snow white, a german fairy tale recorded by the brothers grimm. Rapunzel let down is catholic author regina doman s latest in a series of fairy tale novels, but this story is certainly aimed at a more mature audience than the former novels in the series. Regina doman time for some fairy tales, my friends. Buy a cheap copy of the shadow of the bear book 1 by regina doman. The fairy tale novels, a series of books by regina doman, take somewhat wellknown fairy tales and move the setting to a modernday setting lets say new york. One struggle in modern life that is clearly our generations battle is the advent of social media, in so many ways a joy. She received her bachelors degree in 1992 from franciscan university of steubenville with a major in tv communications and concentrations in drama and scriptwriting. Fairy tale novel paper dolls from the shadow of the bear. She remembered that once, when she was a little girl, she had seen a pretty young woman with golden hair down to her knees in a long flowered dress, and had said to her, without thinking, are you a princess.
When bear, a mysterious young man, lands on blanche and rose briers doorstep in new york city, the two sisters have conflicting opinions on whether or not he is. I found regina domans books through a message board i used to go to about 5 years ago and purchased them. Pdf waking rose book a fairy tale retold free download. Yet it is nothing like our common idea of a fairy tale because our modern definition is flawed. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 284 pages and is available in paperback format. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading black as night. This book is the first of the authors fairy tale novels where she takes an old story and creates a fresh and entertaining tale for modern teens. The first edition of the novel was published in 2007, and was written by regina doman. This story has romance, action, adventure, and excitement. Regina doman, who has also authored the shadow of the bear, is a busy mother of five. This one is based on one of the grimms brothers lesser known tales entitled, the twelve dancing princesses, which tells the story of 12 sisters who are enchanted into glamorously dancing each night away to. Picking up a contemporary story wouldnt be my first choice, but these look and sound intriguing. Im pretty guilty of not knowing my fairy tales that well.
Buy fairy tale novel paper dolls from the shadow of the bear by regina doman by doman, regina, stevens, cassandra isbn. Regina domanthese two books are the second and the third in a series of fairy tales retold. Dec 04, 20 regina doman on life on the rock part 1 duration. Somehow, regina manages to bring the spirit of grimms fairy tales to life in the present day. Due to thematic elements, this book is best suited for teens age 16 and older. Other versions of the queen appear in snow white derivative works, and the character has also become an archetype for unrelated works of fiction. Personally, i found this latest installment my favorite in the series. Good fairy tales, fables, and tall tales for catholic kids.
Regina doman has written a story that not only retells a fairy tale in a modern perspective, but addresses issues in our society that need to be addressed. Arabian nights1001 nights includes stories about scheherazade or multiple combinations of stories from the arabian nights. The main characters of this young adult, fantasy story are bear arthur. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Pdf black as night book a fairy tale retold free download. Today youre going to discover some amazing, contemporary fairy tale retelling novels by the fabulous author, regina doman. Fairy tales just became relevant in a whole new way im pretty guilty of not knowing my fairy tales that well. Jan 23, 2014 thanks to all of you whove sent suggestions, but so far, i havent been inspired. The midnight dancers by regina doman is one of her series of fairy tales retold. Per usual, doman does a fantastic job creating a semi anyway plausible situation, allowing the familiar story of.
So refreshing to read a novel where the characters make good choices based on christian morals. At times her writing is a bit forced, which irks me a bit and keeps these books from being real classics. Jun 26, 20 im pretty guilty of not knowing my fairy tales that well. She, her husband, and their children live at shirefeld, their homestead in the shenandoah valley of virginia. Regina doman is a christian writer who was born in 1970 in havertown, pennsylvania doman graduated in 1988 from koinoinia academy of warren, new jersey. And i have regina doman to thank for not only educating me in the last few years with her fairy tale novels, but for also making them. The first edition of the novel was published in september 30th 2004, and was written by regina doman. When i read the first book shadow of the bear, although i enjoyed the book, i felt the author ms. The main characters of this young adult, fantasy story are. The fairy tale novels series, by regina doman beloved by adults and teens alike, these books by regina doman each take a fairy tale and turn it into a modern, yet never jaded or cynical, retelling. I have less time to write these days than i used to, and for several years now, i have been wanting to start a new series, for adults, based on the bible. They follow young adults and the challenges they all face as catholics in a world that hides supernatural good and evil behind mundane normalcy.
A fairy tale retold is a new novel for teens and young adults from bethlehem books, written by regina doman. Doman has written several more books in her fairy tale series. Im pleased to share the following book spotlight interview with regina doman, author of black as night. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Regina doman is a christian writer who was born in 1970 in havertown, pennsylvania. There is a little of the good, the bad, and the ugly in it. Chesterton, said, the old fairy tales endure forever. A fairy tale retold regina doman chesterton press isbn 9781883937768 some books just fall into your hands, and instantly become treasures you want to share with all you know.
Regina doman, author of angel in the waters, on librarything. It is a modern retelling of the story from the brothers grimm, of snow white and rose red. And i have regina doman to thank for not only educating me in the last few years with her fairy tale novels, but for also making them relevant to modern life. While the first three built on each other and should definitely be read in order, the midnight dancers is only loosely connected and can easily be read as its own story. I am very curious how she took the fairy tales and rewrote them. The shadow of the bear is a modern retelling of the grimm fairy tale snow white and rose red. Oct 22, 2010 regina doman has written a powerful retelling of this fairy tale in modernday new york city. This is a list of things that qualify for this blog. She has written an opera, a comic book series, several picture books, and a lesson plan for teaching theology to toddlers some of which have been published.
The longawaited third volume in the snow white and rose red trilogy by regina doman, based on another wellloved grimms fairy tale. Regina doman is the author of over a dozen books, including young adult novels, picture books, and graphic novels. Like her other novels, regina domans new book is based on a fairy tale, this time rapunzel. Waking rose, a young adult novel by regina doman the sequel to the shadow of the bear is a book which deprived me. Jul 22, 2019 the shadow of the bear is a modernday retelling of snow white and rose red that, while containing no magic, still manages to follow the original plot of the story as closely as possible. Buy fairy tale novel paper dolls from the shadow of the bear by regina doman at.
But then one day, when you least expect it, you come across a book that grabs your imagination and leads you on a road of adventures and suspense into a world combining elements of fantasy and fairy tale with the world we live in. The old fairy tale makes the hero a normal human boy. A fairy tale retold the fairy tale novels book 2 kindle edition by doman, regina. Oct 31, 2008 regina doman is the author of over a dozen books, including young adult novels, picture books, and graphic novels. Free download or read online black as night pdf epub a fairy tale retold series book.
And if you have a really good idea for a modern fairy tale featuring your own characters, go ahead and write it. Waking rose is the third instalment of the fairy tales retold series. Discovering that the modern world can still contain the wonder and strangeness of a fairy tale is part of what my novels are about. Regina doman has written a powerful retelling of this fairy tale in modernday new york city. This is the fourth installment of domans fairy tales retold series. She received her bachelors degree in 1992 from franciscan university of steubenville with a major in tv communications and concentrations in drama and scriptwriting after graduating from university, she worked for two years as an. A fairy tale retold series by regina doman goodreads. Waking rose, a retelling of sleeping beauty in the tradition of its predecessors. Its a fanfiction for the shadow of the bear from the fairy tale novels series by regina doman. Although she started trying to publish a book in high school, it took regina doman until after she graduated from college before she succeeded. Thanks to all of you whove sent suggestions, but so far, i havent been inspired. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The main characters of this young adult, fantasy story are bear arthur denniston, fish benedict denniston. Even as blanche learns to trust him, her fears that bears friendship threatens their family prove terrifyingly true.