| Title | : | Little Red Riding Hood: An Interactive Fairy Tale Adventure (You Choose: Fractured Fairy Tales) |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 112 |
| Publication | : | First published August 1, 2015 |
Little Red Riding Hood: An Interactive Fairy Tale Adventure (You Choose: Fractured Fairy Tales) Reviews
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I loved this adorable book from the first minute i laid eyes on it. The brilliant illustrations along with the interactive aspect -choose your ending- of the book made this read a fun, refreshing and very entertaining venture.
But i have to make a confession. A few of the scenarios, even though not exceedingly scary, they were somewhat sad or spooky. I'm not against realism, and i understand completely the underlying message, i'm just not entirely convinced as of yet. That's why i want to follow the series for a better final perspective.
Aside from that i had a great time reading every scenario, and going back for more again and again.
The main outline devides the book into 3 different storylines to follow. The first one is set in modern day, the second in war time and the third one in the future. All of course have to do with a fractured version of the Little Red Riding Hood tale.
I liked them all but i guess the last one is more exhilarating than the rest and i had definitely a better luck in it than the second one.
THOUGHTS ABOUT THE BOOK
- 46 choises to make
- 22 different endings
- First time i read them i ended up: Alive - I guess dead - Alive.
- Interesting ideas.
- I always like new and unique ways of story-telling. And this book definitely stands out.
- In the end there is some history around the tale of Little Red Riding Hood and how it came to be the one we know today.
ARC provided via Netgalley in exchange of an honest review. Thank you! -
First, may I be the first to say that I love the format of a Choose your own Adventure story. I remember them fondly. I will be re-reading them when the kiddos are old enough for them.
So I was really excited to see if this was aimed at a slightly lower age bracket than those fantastic books that took up all my fingers saving the spots where I made a decision I wanted to come back to.
While this looks like it might be for a younger age range, I'd stick this one within the same arena as the originals. Each adventure has darker themes of government control, parents trying to save their children, children being caught and sent to their demise, some violence to the bad wolves throughout the stories. Only one story in each of the 3 basic stories has only one that ends OK. Overall I felt it a bit dark unless they are middle grade. Even then, I prefer the originals.
Thank you Netgalley for a free digital copy in exchange for an honest review. -
I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I’ve never read a book like this one, where you get to choose your path in the story, though I always wanted to.
It was fun, the three main storylines were interesting, but I wouldn’t say that I was highly impressed with this one, especially as my first venture into this kind of storytelling. I felt that the tales were not too in-depth, that they ended really fast, though I am keeping in mind that this is for a younger audience.
I wouldn’t mind picking up another book like this one, though, and seeing what it has to offer. -
Little Red Riding Hood
By Eric Braun
Illustrated by Mariano Epelbaum
This “choose your own adventure” book is based on the traditional tale of Little Red Riding Hood. Written by Eric Braun, young readers in grades 2-4 will enjoy reading the story while choosing the fate of Little Red. I found this book among many “choose your own adventure” books at my local library.
Retold in 2nd person, Braun places the reader in the role of Little Red Riding Hood. Readers are engaged in fractured story lines and allowed to make up to forty-eight different choices that lead to twenty-two different endings. Similarly to the storytellers of traditional literature, Braun retells the story of Little Red Riding Hood by keeping many of the original story’s elements intact. For instance, Braun sets the scene in the dark, unpredictable forest. His characters take on clearly, identifiable roles of Little Red Riding Hood as the protagonist, the Wolf as the antagonist, and the woodcutter as the helper. Many of the original motifs are also used such as the red cape, journey to grandmother’s house, and the questioning of the wolf about his eyes, nose, and teeth. The plots differ in each of the fractured story line in the book. For instance, in one scenario the reader plays the role of Agent Little Red Riding Hood, who is part of a Resistance, trying to destroy a world dominating organization called FocusHood. In another scenario, the readers is a modern day Little Red Riding Hood walking through a city park. Unlike other versions of the Little Red Riding Hood, the reader of this book influences the plot and eventually the outcome of the story through the choices offered by the author.
This book has the potential to attract reluctant readers to traditional literature. Students will enjoy the interactive component to the book as well as the spoof storylines. At the end of the book, the author provides a brief history and retell of the original Little Red Riding Hood, providing an opportunity for students to compare the different versions. Also, teachers can engage their students in writing their own versions of the little Red Riding Hood. Another useful feature in the book are the Common Core influenced questions at the end of the book that can be used in a book discussion or literature circles. -
I love fractured fairy tales and I miss the Choose Your Own Adventure books that I use to read as a middle school reader. If this sounds like and your child, this and the author's many others are for you. Filled with some good action (watch for some to be a little violent and sometimes scary), daring escapes, and the old wonderful wolf, grandma, and Red, this is a perfect rainy day fun for you and the kids. Since the whole book has many endings, it can keep children entertained for a solid afternoon and have them coming back to explore choosing yet another of the many outcomes. A perfect gift for the fairy tale lover in all of us...
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Approaching the story of Little Red Riding Hood as an interactive fairy tale adventure was an intriguing concept. I really liked the idea of a reader being able to make choices that would led him or her on a unique path. As I read through the story and made my various choices, I enjoyed myself fairly.
Rating: 2.5/5
Recommend: +/-
Status: G
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Must say while it wasn't a bad take on the fairy tale it was definitely different and unexpected. All things considered I ended up liking the book despite its differences from ones usually written, clearly all due to it being an interactive tale. Think i'll be checking out some more books like this in the future.
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Read for my Folklore, Fairy Tales, and Fantasy class.
Extra star for the history included at the end. -
O autor português Pedro Vieira disse-me uma vez em conversa que, se pudesse, gostaria de ter a capacidade de editar a vida. Aqui está a materialização disso, em livro. A versão má, pelo menos.
Após um grave ataque de nostalgia, que me levou a pegar em livros que trouxessem de volta um pouco da minha infância como leitora, decidi ultrapassar um dos meus maiores arrependimentos: nunca ter lido um livro "tu escolhes o final". O porquê de não ter dado esse passo quando era mais nova não cabe aqui explorar - basta saber que decidi dar esse passo agora com este livro. Péssima ideia.
Para relembrar, neste tipo de livros é o leitor a escolher qual o caminho que a personagem segue, aceitando as consequências dessas decisões no desenvolver da história. Num livro bem pensado, as opções multiplicam-se, levando a diferentes finais. É um conceito fascinante para mim, na medida em que aproxima a ambição da escrita do processo da vida real, com a inultrapassável vantagem de podermos editar as nossas escolhas para obter um final mais ao nosso gosto (ou mais surpreendente, ou mais assustador, ou seja o que for que a imaginação permita). É um conceito que, compreensivelmente, só encontra eco na literatura infantil - os adultos não parecem gostar de livros interativos.
Pois bem, eu gosto. Mas ainda bem que não paguei para ter este livro: a minha antipatia seria ainda maior. Porquê?
Os mais:
+ aparência apelativa, edição cuidada, ilustrações brilhantes
+ conceito prometedor
+ reimaginação de um conto clássico (tenho um fraquinho por isto, admito)
Os menos:
- a ideia é, precisamente, oferecer ao leitor a liberdade de escolher, mas este livro leva o conceito longe demais: em apenas 100 páginas (com letras bem legíveis e ilustrações pelo meio, relembro que é um livro para crianças), temos não uma, mas três histórias! E cada história tem mais de um final possível. Aliás, a capa orgulha-se de apresentar 48 escolhas para 25 finais. Dado o espaço disponível, as histórias tinham de ser muito, mas muito curtas
- e são. Mas podiam ser boas, certo? Nop. Curtas e más. Alas, salva-se o facto de, sendo más, pelo menos serem curtas.
- Dessas três histórias, escolhi a versão mais radical (já disse que gosto de contos clássicos reimaginados?). Assim, dei por mim num mundo futurista, em que a Capuchinho Vermelho é uma agente secreta a trabalhar para um grupo rebelde. Muito cool. E mais? Esse grupo rebelde pretende derrubar o governo despótico de uma empresa com intenções muito malévolas. Prometedor, certo?
- Mas não cumpre as expetativas, acreditem. Em vez de me divertir, dei por mim a sentir a frustração crescente de ter de lidar com a vontade mal-disfarçada do autor: não se trata de escolher o final que desejamos, mas de enfrentar um processo doloroso de tentativa e erro até acertar com o final que o autor pretende.
- Quem é, quem é, que tem afinal o governo despótico de intenções malévolas? Exato. Este autor é um lobo mau (perdoem-me os trocadilhos).
Numa reviravolta irónica, a empresa que a Capuchinho tem de derrubar está a tentar eliminar toda a criatividade do mundo. Impressão minha, ou este autor acabou de se descrever de forma metafórica?
Eu tentei quase todas as escolhas, mas é inevitável: o autor quer que a criança leitora siga um determinado caminho e que "aprenda", através dos erros, qual é a resposta certa para a ação da personagem. O que VAI CONTRA TODA A LÓGICA DO CONCEITO DO LIVRO!
Desculpem o grito. Estas coisas mexem comigo.
Não gostei. Não leiam. E, por favor, não ofereçam isto a uma criança. Ninguém merece. A vida já tem os seus momentos difíceis, não precisamos de livros que nos digam que só há uma resposta certa para tudo. É mentira. -
Have you ever thought of Little Red Riding Hood as a war hero? How about a spy who prevents a dystopian future of brainwashed corporate slavery? Capitalizing on the popularity of alternative fairy tales Capstone Presses You Choose series will introduce its newest addition to the You Choose: Fractured Fairy Tales series on August 1, 2015. With a recommended age of 8-12 you have 3 stories that follow Little Red in the past, present, and future with 46 choices that lead you to 22 different endings. Included in the back of the book are suggestions for use in Common Core, history of the fairy tale, and additional suggested readings.
I focus mostly on older teens and young adults here, and while “young adult” can cover ages 12-25 I mostly end up in the 16+ spectrum so I was a little iffy when I began reading a Choose Your Own Adventure type book touted as children’s fiction. However, I love fairy tales, and an “interactive fairy tale” sounded like fun. I am glad I opted to review this book as I ended up laughing my butt off! These are “fractured fairy tales”, which are modified versions of fairy tales that are designed to make us laugh at unexpected characterizations, plot developments, or points of view.
In the past Little Red is fleeing a village torn apart by war, seeking a grandmotherly woman in a village on the other side of woods who is said to rescue children of the war. She has to safely make it through the woods while evading the wolves – soldiers who seek to capture and even kill villagers trying to escape – and make to the other side by morning, without revealing where she is going or the village secret. In the present there is a growing tension between the gangs of wolves in the city. The good wolves are trying to bring positivity to the wolf name, raising money for charity and doing good deeds, but the bad wolves from fairy tale lore believe their reputation should remain one of evil. This has left the park a dangerous place at night, but Little Red’s grandmother has fallen ill and requested her presence. You have to safely make it through the park to meet with her without bringing any of the wolves to her door. In the future the hood Little Red wears is more than a fashion statement, its a means to brainwash and control the world. You have to make it through the woods as a disguised part of the resistance to deliver secret rebel plans to Agent Granny without being caught by the wolves who work for the corporation who created the hoods, and return with Agent Granny to destroy the hoods once and for all.
I agree with the general age designation of 8-12 as the stories involve some higher level concepts, weaponry, and mild violence (Little Red defends herself against the Big Bad Wolf by whacking him over the head with objects, people are eaten by the wolf, and of course different variations of the Woodsman appear to kill the wolf with guns, axes, etc) but of course use your best judgement – I found the stories to be good-natured and humorous, even if I did get myself captured or eaten more than once!
If you’re looking for a good series to capture your summer wildlings’ attention, I’d definitely recommend the You Choose books. Keep an eye out for Little Red Riding Hood: An Interactive Fairy Tale Adventure just before school starts, and check out the rest of the You Choose collection at the Capstone website.
(I received a courtesy ARC in exchange for my review. This review originally appeared on my blog on 7/3/15.) -
This isn’t a typical book, as the series title suggests, this is one where the reader is given a series of choices about what happens next and, depending on their choice, a different ending may happen every time you read it. There are actually 46 choices and 22 different endings in this book which initially lets the reader choose to be “modern day city kid walking through a large city park”. “a child caught in a terrible war” or “be a futuristic age working against an evil corporation”. Other choices follow on and many different stories are thus possible from the same book. Some endings are happy, some traumatic, some sad. The book is well illustrated throughout, with colourful images reflecting the accompanying text.
This is a great book to have fun exploring but I wouldn’t want to give it to younger readers to do this on their own as many of the stories are quite dark so adults really need to check it out to see if it is appropriate for children in their care. It could be used to promote discussions about the possible results of choices and the options available. As a teacher, I have used similar books in class with children discussing and voting on which choice to make as we shared reading and exploring the story. They are great for developing speaking and listening skills as well as reading and being an entertaining read but I would be reluctant to do that with this book because of some of the possible events and conclusions.
Thanks to the author, publishers and NetGalley, too, for letting me read an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. -
In this choose-your-own-adventure version of Red Riding Hood, the reader has three scenarios to choose from. Will it be the modern day city where the evil fairy tale wolves have retired, but still hunt in the park at night? How about the wartime setting of children being smuggled through the woods to keep them safe from the wolfish soldiers? Or perhaps the future where everyone wears Focus Hoods and is under the mind control of the hoods, except for brave resistance fighters like Agent Granny would suit you better? Whichever setting you choose, there are also many choices within each story. Do you trust the wolf or run? Do you try to fight or freeze in terror? Does someone rescue you? Do you rescue yourself? Or do wind up becoming dessert for a hairy villain?
Eric Braun has chosen story lines that take the traditional elements of Red Riding Hood and turn them into brand new adventures full of twists and turns. I think many readers will wind up doing what I did - going back again and again to see what the consequences of each choice are and which leads to the best outcome. This would be excellent to include in a unit on fairy tales, or for lessons on cause and effect. Whether they are in a school library, on a classroom bookshelf, or part of a child's personal book collection, copies of this book will see a lot of use.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley. -
The original story of a girl with a red hood and a big bad wolf takes a turn. It becomes three different stories with you deciding your fate. You can become a modern day kid, a child in a war, or a secret agent from the future! The choice is yours as you come across 48 decisions that may lead to battling, running away, or death. Also, you might meet some familiar faces if you become a modern day kid, like your awesome and brave granny or some wicked wolves. The 25 different conclusions seem endless and keep you on edge, as you turn the page to see if you are the victor or wolf-lunch. It’s an adventure in your hands and you’re the star. Read Little Red Riding Hood and decide your destiny!
Little Red Riding Hood was extremely entertaining and creative. It added a fresh new look to the famous story of a girl and her red hood. The stories were delightful, and I was excited to read them. I also enjoyed how I was able to make the character’s decisions. However, I must say parts of this book were a little violent and macabre. Due to this, I am suggesting this book for older ages such as 10 and up. This book is one of the best that I have read and sent me on a thrilling journey that is why I am giving it 5 stars. This book made me love the story of Little Red Riding hood again, and it will make you fall in love with it too.
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In this choose-your-own-adventure version of Red Riding Hood, the reader has three scenarios to choose from. Will it be the modern day city where the evil fairy tale wolves have retired, but still hunt in the park at night? How about the wartime setting of children being smuggled through the woods to keep them safe from the wolfish soldiers? Or perhaps the future where everyone wears Focus Hoods and is under the mind control of the hoods, except for brave resistance fighters like Agent Granny would suit you better? Whichever setting you choose, there are also many choices within each story. Do you trust the wolf or run? Do you try to fight or freeze in terror? Does someone rescue you? Do you rescue yourself? Or do wind up becoming dessert for a hairy villain?
I was not too sure about this tale. There was definitely some dark undertones to the choices when you picked the path where children were being kidnapped in WWI or the control stories of the future. There was a lot of rescues by shotgun and the familiar tale was in there too. This book could be read over and over with different choices being made each time. I think this book is definitely for middle grades or older.
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. -
This is a real rewriting of fairy tales. The You Choose: Fractured Fairy Tales are in a format hailing back to Choose Your Own Adventure . This book allows you to be Little Red Riding Hood, but in a a variety of settings. Will you be a secret agent? A child caught in the middle of a war? A normal kid? The book is sectioned into chapters and each one is a different choice.
The idea is pretty cool. And the execution isn’t bad. I read through them, and the story options are pretty interesting. While the book says they are written for 8-11 year olds, I’d probably go with the earlier ages in that range. Maybe 7-9.
There’s an interesting history in the back about how the story of Little Red Riding Hood developed.
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This was a very interesting story book with so many choices that you have to keep reading to find out about the different scenarios! I loved it! I will definitely being watching for more like this from Eric Braun! Highly recommend for the inquisitive, young fairy tale lovers that like to read! ARC for Netgalley and Capstone.
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Normally, I don't judge a book by its cover, but this cover drew me to want to read it. The illustrations were wonderful. I enjoyed that it was an interactive, choose your own adventure type story. This fractured fairy tale takes you on three different adventures and they are thrilling. Can you evade the wolves?
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3.5 stars
I really like this book (and others like it) that are interactive and give readers a choice of creating their own story line. I think these types of books would be great to use in a classroom. However, I was surprised that the majority of the story endings were pretty dark. I think discretion would be needed for what age groups should read this. -
As a child I loved choose your own adventure books. This takes me back to that time.
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I love choose-your-own adventure books and this one was a cute one with different takes on the classic story of Little Red Riding Hood.
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The girls and I enjoyed reading two of the stories in this You Choose book. Surprisingly, we made good choices (last time we read one of these sorts of books we were appalling bad at choosing). Interesting options with one story about the bad wolves being displeased with wolves-turned-good, and another ab out mind-control. We haven't yet read the third option.
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An easy-to-read Choose Your Own Adventure-style book for younger readers. Interestingly there is actually some slightly disturbing content within the story, but nothing worse than an average fairy tale would spin.
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Note: I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley. I was not compensated in any other fashion for the review and the opinions reflected below are entirely my own. Special thanks to the publisher and author for providing the copy.
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This is an awesome you choose book. It gave you many choices and was fun to read and find out what happened with each choice you made.
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Note: I received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
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I received a copy of this book from Capstone via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
