“Black Pearls” by Louise Hawes is a novel of a different color. As the name suggests, ”Black Pearls” is much darker than your average set of fairy tales. Inside you will find all of your favorite childhood stories, but beware! Within these pages are murderous brothers, kind-hearted witches, and vain, scheming girls. This novel brings so much more depth to the classic characters, allowing the reader to see into their hearts.
Who knew Rampions (Repunzel’s) captor was really her loving adoptive mother who would do anything for the long haired beauty, or that Gretal returned home without Hensel? These are just two of the seven short stories that twist the very foundation of the fairy tale world, and Louise Hawes does it beautifully.
For those not of the faint of heart, this is the book for you. Those wishing to find it can check it out at the school library in a hard copy form.
