The Sleeper and the Spindle
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 8, Year 9
Published: 2016
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"The Sleeper and the Spindle" by Neil Gaiman (not Niamh Walsh) is a beautifully illustrated fairy tale that intertwines the stories of Sleeping Beauty and Snow White. In this reimagined narrative, a brave queen sets off on a quest to save her kingdom from a mysterious curse that has put its inhabitants into eternal slumber. As she journeys to confront the source of the spell, she discovers the power of love and choice, ultimately challenging traditional fairy tale tropes. The story explores themes of courage, destiny, and awakening in a world where dreams and reality intertwine. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book was published in 2016 by Bolinda Publishing .
Neil Gaiman won both Newbery and Carnegie Medals for The Graveyard Book. Coraline was made into an Academy award-nominated film. He has also won the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
The Audies
This book was recognised by the The Audies.
The Audies - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the The Audies.
