"Kissing the Witch: Old Tales in New Skins" by Emma Donoghue reimagines classic fairy tales through a feminist lens. The collection features intertwined stories told by a range of female characters, each grappling with themes of love, betrayal, and transformation. In these retellings, Donoghue gives voice to characters often relegated to the sidelines, exploring their desires and struggles. The narratives weave together familiar elements with fresh twists, challenging traditional perceptions of morality and gender roles while revealing the complexities of women’s relationships. Through lyrical prose, Donoghue invites readers to reconsider the magic and darkness of these timeless stories. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 14-17 years.

There are 228 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 1999 by Turtleback Books .

Emma Donoghue is an Irish writer living in Canada. Her 2010 novel, Room , was an internationally award-winning bestseller and was shortlisted for the Man Booker and Orange Prizes. Emma's screenplay for Room 's multi-award-winning film adaptation has earned her an Oscar nomination.