Godfather Death

Sally Nicholls, Júlia Sardà (illustrator)

This is an atmospheric retelling of one of the lesser-known Grimm fairy tales by an award-winning UK children’s author. There are no fairy godmothers in this story, which features personifications of God, the Devil and Death. It is a dark, cautionary tale with engaging illustrations vaguely reminiscent of a medieval illustrated text. Perfect for reading aloud, but don’t expect a ‘happily ever after’.

Ages 7-11