Fairy Tale and Folklore
New Releases 2009

Here are new releases due in 2009 using popular fairy tale and folklore themes, including fiction and nonfiction as well as films and music. Be sure to page down since January and the earlier months of the year are below!

You can view these lists summarized on Amazon:

Fairy Tale Influenced Fiction 2009

Fairy Tale Picture Books 2009

Fairy Tale and Folklore Nonfiction 2009.

Also review New Releases 2008.

December 2009

November 2009

Marillier, Juliet. Heart's Blood. New York: Roc, 2009.
Amazon.com: Buy the book in hardcover.

NOVEL: From the publisher: "Anluan has been crippled since childhood, part of a curse that has besieged his family and his home of Whistling Tor. But when the young scribe Caitrin is retained to sort through family documents, she brings about unexpected changes in the household, casting a hopeful light against the despairing shadows.

But to truly free Anluan's burdened soul, Caitrin must unravel the web of sorcery woven by his ancestors before it claims his life-and their love... "

Marillier is also the author of Daughter of the Forest (Six Swans ) and Wildwood Dancing (Twelve Dancing Princesses).

October 2009

Hines, Jim C. The Mermaid's Madness. New York: DAW, 2009.
Amazon.com: Buy the book in paperback.

NOVEL: From the publisher: "What would happen if a star writer went back to the darker themes of the original fairy tales for plots, and then crossed the Disney princesses with Charlie's Angels? What he'd end up with is The Mermaid's Madness--a whole new take on The Little Mermaid. "

The second in Jim C. Hines's Princess series following The Stepsister Scheme (2009) and will in turn be followed by Red Hood's Revenge (2010) and Secret of the Snow Queen (2011).

Willingham, Bill. Peter and Max. New York: Vertigo, 2009.
Amazon.com: Buy the book in hardcover.

NOVEL: From Bill Willingham: "Sometime in late '09, just in time for Christmas we hope, I have a new Fables prose novel coming out called Peter and Max. It's a retelling of the Pied Piper story, with some Peter Piper (did you know they were brothers?) thrown in, along with some appearances from the regular Fables cast. It will be hardcover, illustrated by the remarkable Steve Leialoha, and published by Vertigo (the DC Comics imprint). "

From the publisher: "A new stand-alone FABLES NOVEL from award-winning and wildly acclaimed author, Bill Willingham.

This story stars Peter Piper and his incorrigible brother Max in a tale about jealousy, betrayal and revenge. Set in two distinct time periods, prepare to travel back to medieval times and learn the tragic back-story of the Piper family, a medieval-era family of traveling minstrels. Then, jump into the present to follow a tale of espionage as Peter Piper slowly hunts down his evil brother for a heinous crime, pitting Peter's talents as a master thief against Max's dark magical powers.

Based on the long-running and award-winning comic book series FABLES, PETER AND MAX is its own tale. Readers don't have to be familiar with the comics to fully enjoy and understand this book. "

September 2009

Dokey, Cameron. Winter's Child: A Retelling of "The Snow Queen". New York: Simon Pulse, 2009.
Amazon.com: Buy the book in paperback.

NOVEL: From the publisher: "A Retelling of The Snow Queen."

Lo, Malinda. Ash. New York: Little, Brown Young Readers, 2009.
Amazon.com: Buy the book in hardcover.

NOVEL: From the publisher: "In the wake of her father's death, Ash is left at the mercy of her cruel stepmother. Consumed with grief, her only joy comes by the light of the dying hearth fire, rereading the fairy tales her mother once told her. In her dreams, someday the fairies will steal her away, as they are said to do. When she meets the dark and dangerous fairy Sidhean, she believes that her wish may be granted.

The day that Ash meets Kaisa, the King's Huntress, her heart begins to change. Instead of chasing fairies, Ash learns to hunt with Kaisa. Though their friendship is as delicate as a new bloom, it reawakens Ash's capacity for love-and her desire to live. But Sidhean has already claimed Ash for his own, and she must make a choice between fairy tale dreams and true love."

August 2009

Willingham, Bill. The Dark Ages (Fables #12). New York: Vertigo, 2009.
Amazon.com: Buy the book in paperback.

GRAPHIC NOVEL: Read more about Fables on the Graphic Novels Page.

Valentino, Serena. Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen. New York: Disney Press, 2009.
Amazon.com: Buy the book in hardcover.

NOVEL: From the publisher: "For anyone who's seen Walt Disney's Snow White, you'll know that the Wicked Queen is one evil woman! After all, it's not everyone who wants to cut out their teenage step-daughter's heart and have it delivered back in a locked keepsake box. (And even if this sort of thing is a common urge, we don't know many people who have acted upon it.) Now, for the first time, we'll examine the life of the Wicked Queen and find out just what it is that makes her so nasty. Here's a hint: the creepy-looking man in the magic mirror is not just some random spooky visage-and he just might have something to do with the Queen's wicked ways!"

July 2009

None!

June 2009

Weyn, Suzanne. The Diamond Secret. New York: Simon Pulse, 2009.
Amazon.com: Buy the book in paperback.

NOVEL: From the publisher: "A Retelling of Anastasia. Nadya is a mischievous kitchen girl in a Russian tavern. Having nearly drowned in the Iset River during the turmoil of the Revolution, she has no memory of her past and longs for the life she cannot remember. Then two young men arrive at the tavern and announce that Nadya's long-lost grandmother has sent them to find her. Yearning for family and friendship, she agrees to accompany them to Paris for the joyful reunion. Nadya eagerly embarks on her journey, never dreaming it will be one of laughter, love -- and betrayal."

Technically not a fairy tale, but still part of the popular Once Upon a Time series from Simon Pulse, so I will include it here!

May 2009

Buckley, Michael. The Sisters Grimm Book 7: The Everafter War. New York: Amulet, 2009.
Amazon.com: Buy the book in hardcover.

NOVEL: From the publisher: "Picking up after the dramatic cliffhanger that ended Book Six, Sabrina and Daphne’s prayers are finally answered when their parents awake from their sleeping spell. But their happy reunion is short-lived, as they are caught in the middle of a war between the Scarlet Hand and Prince Charming’s Everafter army. As the family works to help the prince’s ragtag group of rebels and protect their friends, Sabrina comes face-to-face with the family’s deadliest enemy—the mysterious Master—who reveals a secret so shocking it will rock the entire family to its core."

Read more about the Sisters Grimm series.

April 2009

Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling, eds. Troll's Eye View: A Book of Villainous Tales. New York: Viking Juvenile, 2009.
Amazon.com: Buy the book in hardcover.

SHORT STORY ANTHOLOGY: "Everyone thinks they know the real story behind the villains in fairy tales—evil, no two ways about it. But the villains themselves beg to differ. In Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling’s new anthology for younger readers, you’ll hear from the Giant’s wife (“Jack and the Beanstalk”), Rumplestiltskin, the oldest of the Twelve Dancing Princesses, and many more. A stellar lineup of authors, including Garth Nix, Holly Black, Neil Gaiman and Nancy Farmer, makes sure that these old stories do new tricks!"

Fagan, Deva. Fortune's Folly. New York: Henry Holt and Co., 2009.
Amazon.com: Buy the book in hardcover.

NOVEL: From the publisher: "Ever since her mother died and her father lost his shoemaking skills, Fortunata has survived by telling fake fortunes. But when she’s tricked into telling a grand fortune for a prince, she is faced with the impossible task of fulfilling her wild prophecy—or her father will be put to death. Now Fortunata has to help Prince Leonato secure a magic sword, vanquish a wicked witch, discover a long-lost golden shoe, and rescue the princess who fits it. If only she hadn’t fallen in love with the prince herself!"

Flinn, Alex. A Kiss in Time. New York: HarperTeen, 2009.
Amazon.com: Buy the book in hardcover.

NOVEL: From the publisher: "Think you have dating issues? Jack's seventeen, bored and heartbroken. Talia is pushy, demanding, and selfish. She's also 316 years old--and a princess! Can a kiss transcend all--even time?"

Alex Flinn, the author of Beastly, serves up another modern version of a fairy tale, this time reinterpreting Sleeping Beauty.

March 2009

Turgeon, Carolyn. Godmother: The Secret Cinderella Story. New York: Three Rivers Press, 2009.
Amazon.com: Buy the book in paperback or for your Kindle.

NOVEL: From the publisher: "Lil is an old woman who spends her days shelving rare books in a tiny Manhattan bookstore and lonely nights at home in her apartment. But Lil has an intriguing secret. Tucked and bound behind her back are white feathery wings–the only key to who she once was: the fairy godmother responsible for getting Cinderella to the ball to unite with her Prince Charming.

"But on that fateful night, something went terribly and beautifully wrong. Lil allowed herself the unthinkable: to feel the emotions of human beings and fall in love with the prince herself, going to the ball in place of Cinderella in her exquisitely gorgeous human guise. For her unforgivable mistake, she was banished to live among humans, far from her fairy sisters and their magical underwater world. But then one day she meets Veronica–a young, fair-skinned, flame-haired East Village beauty with a love of all things vintage and a penchant for falling in love with the wrong men–and suddenly it becomes clear to Lil that she’s been given a chance at redemption. If she can find a soul mate for Veronica, she may right her wrong and return to the fairy world she so deeply longs for. . . ."

Rallison, Janette. Just One Wish. New York: Putnam, 2009.
Amazon.com: Buy the book in hardcover.

NOVEL: From the publisher: "Seventeen-year-old Annika Truman knows about the power of positive thinking. With a little brother who has cancer, it’s all she ever hears about. And in order to help Jeremy, she will go to the ends of the earth (or at least as far as Hollywood) to help him believe he can survive his upcoming surgery. But Annika’s plan to convince Jeremy that a magic genie will grant him any wish throws her a curveball when he unexpectedly wishes that his television idol would visit him. Annika suddenly fi nds herself in the desperate predicament of getting access to a hunky star actor and convincing him to come home with her. Piece of cake, right? Janette Rallison’s proven talent for laugh-out-loud humor, teen romance, and deep-hearted storytelling shines in a novel that will have readers laughing and crying at the same time. "

Willingham, Bill. Jack of Fables Vol. 5: Turning Pages. New York: Vertigo, 2009.
Amazon.com: Buy the book in paperback.

GRAPHIC NOVEL: Read more about Jack of Fables on the Graphic Novels Page.

Happily N'Ever After 2: Snow White (2008).
Amazon.com: Buy the DVD.

ANIMATED FILM: The sequel to Happily N'Ever After (2007), this time focusing on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

February 2009

Palmer, Robin. Geek Charming. New York: Puffin, 2009.
Amazon.com: Buy the book in paperback.

NOVEL: From the publisher: "Dylan Shoenfield is the princess of L.A.’s posh Castle Heights High. She has the coolest boyfriend, the most popular friends, and a brand-new “it” bag that everyone covets. But when she accidentally tosses her bag into a fountain, this princess comes face-to-face with her own personal frog: selfprofessed film geek Josh Rosen. In return for rescuing Dylan’s bag, Josh convinces Dylan to let him film her for his documentary on high school popularity. Reluctantly, Dylan lets F-list Josh into her A-list world, and is shocked to realize that sometimes nerds can be pretty cool. But when Dylan’s so-called prince charming of a boyfriend dumps her flat, her life—and her social status— comes to a crashing halt. Can Dylan—with Josh’s help—pull the pieces together to create her own happily-ever-after?"

Dokey, Cameron. Wild Orchid: A Retelling of "The Ballad of Mulan". New York: Simon Pulse, 2009.
Amazon.com: Buy the book in paperback.

NOVEL: From the publisher: "A Retelling of Fa Mulan."

NOVEL: From the publisher: "Snow White and Rose Red live on the edge of the forest that conceals the elusive border of Faerie. They know enough about Faerie lands and mortal magic to be concerned when they find two human sorcerers setting spells near the border. And when the kindly, intelligent black bear wanders into their cottage some months later, they realize the connection between his plight and the sorcery they saw in the forest. This romantic version of the classic fairy tale features an updated introduction by its editor, Terri Windling."

This is a reprint of a popular book long out of print, long enough to merit its inclusion on this "new" titles list.

January 2009

George, Jessica Day. Princess of the Midnight Ball. New York: Bloomsbury, 2009.
Amazon.com: Buy the book in hardcover.

NOVEL: From the publisher: "A tale of twelve princesses doomed to dance until dawn… Galen is a young soldier returning from war; Rose is one of twelve princesses condemned to dance each night for the King Under Stone. Together Galen and Rose will search for a way to break the curse that forces the princesses to dance at the midnight balls. All they need is one invisibility cloak, a black wool chain knit with enchanted silver needles, and that most critical ingredient of all—true love—to conquer their foes in the dark halls below. But malevolent forces are working against them above ground as well, and as cruel as the King Under Stone has seemed, his wrath is mere irritation compared to the evil that awaits Galen and Rose in the brighter world above."

Rallison, Janette. My Fair Godmother. New York: Walker Books, 2009.
Amazon.com: Buy the book in hardcover.

NOVEL: From the publisher: "After her boyfriend dumps her for her older sister, sophomore Savannah Delano wishes she could find a true prince to take her to the prom. Enter Chrissy (Chrysanthemum) Everstar: Savannah’s gum-chewing, cell phone–carrying, high heel-wearing Fair Godmother. Showing why she’s only Fair—because she’s not a very good fairy student—Chrissy mistakenly sends Savannah back in time to the Middle Ages, first as Cinderella, then as Snow White. Finally she sends Tristan, a boy in Savannah’s class, back instead to turn him into her prom-worthy prince. When Savannah returns to the Middle Ages to save Tristan, they must team up to defeat a troll, a dragon, and the mysterious and undeniably sexy Black Knight. Laughs abound in this clever fairy tale twist from a master of romantic comedy. "

Hines, Jim C. The Stepsister Scheme. New York: DAW, 2009.
Amazon.com: Buy the book in paperback or for your Kindle.

NOVEL: From the publisher: "What would happen if an author went back to the darker themes of the original fairy tales for his plots, and then crossed the Disney princesses with Charlie’s Angels? What’s delivered is The Stepsister Scheme—a whole new take on what happened to Cinderella and her prince after the wedding. And with Jim C. Hines penning the tale readers can bet it won't be 'and they lived happily ever after.' "

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