Lovers of YA discussion

Duration: 1 Year from Start Date.

For this challenge you can choose how many fairy tale categories you want to read. Below you will find a list of Fairy tales and categories beneath them.

Rules
- When finished reading a book, you can cross it out or simply put the date you finished reading the book next to the title.
- You may use the books you read for other challenges.
- Re-reads are allowed.
- You can read in any order you like.
- Any genres are acceptable, but since we are a young adult group, please try to include as many young adult books as you can.

Levels:
Easy: Complete 5 Fairy Tales
Medium: Complete 10 Fairy Tales
Hard: Complete all Fairy Tales

1. Aladdin
- Read the Original Aladdin Fairy Tale from the Arabian Nights: Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
- Read a retelling of Aladdin.
- Read a book that has magic in it.
- Read a book that features a Genie(s).
- Read a book that Features a (Magic) Lamp.

2. The Arabian Nights
- Read the original Arabian Nights Fairy Tale. The Arabian Nights
- Read a retelling of the Arabian Nights.
- Read a book that takes place in India or the Middle East.
- Read a book that takes place in south Asia.
- Read a book that was set in the Islamic Golden Age.

3. Beauty and the Beast
- Read the Original Beauty & the Beast Fairy Tale. Beauty and the Beast
- Read a retelling of Beauty and the Beast.
- Read a book with a rose on the cover
- Read a book with characters that use magic
- Read a book where the main character is a book-worm

4. Cinderella
- Read the original Cinderella Fairy Tale. Cinderella, or The Little Glass Slipper
- Read a retelling of Cinderella
- Read a book with a castle on the cover, or Features a castle in the book
- Read a book where the main character has step-sisters
- Read a book with a Prince

5. Goldilocks and the Three Bears
- Read the original Goldilocks and the Three Bears tale. Goldilocks and the Three Bears
- Read a book where the main character had blond hair.
- Read a book that takes place in the wilderness or in a forest.
- Read a book that has bears in it or on the cover.
- Read a book that has a female Main Character.

6. Hansel and Gretel
- Read the original Hansel and Gretel fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. Hansel and Gretel
- Read a retelling of Hansel and Gretel.
- Read a book that has twins.
- Read a book with a character who is close with their siblings.
- Read a book that has witches in it.

7. Jack and the Bean Stalk
- Read the original Jack and the Bean Stalk fairy tale.
- Read a retelling of Jack and the Bean Stalk.
- Read a book that has to do with giants.
- Read a book that main character’s name starts with letter J.
- Read a book with trees, flowers, or green cover.

8. Rumpelstiltskin
- Read the original Rumpelstiltskin tale from the Brothers Grimm. Rumpelstiltskin
- Read a retelling of Rumpelstiltskin.
- Read a book where the main character is pregnant.
- Read a book with a yellow or gold cover.
- Read a book that has a Greedy Character in it.

9. The Little Mermaid
- Read the original The Little Mermaid fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson. The Little Mermaid
- Read a Retelling of the Little Mermaid.
- Read any book that has mermaids or sirens in it.
- Read a Book that takes place near water or has water on the cover.
- Read a book with a Blue Cover.

10. Rapunzel
- Read the original Rapunzel fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm. Rapunzel
- Read a retelling of Rapunzel.
- Read a book with a Tower on the Cover, or Features a Tower in the book.
- Read a book in which a Character has long Hair
- Read a book in which a Character is locked away.

11. Little Red Riding Hood
- Read the original Red Riding Hood fairy tale from the brother Grimm. Little Red Riding Hood
- Read a retelling of Red Riding Hood.
- Read a book with a red cover.
- Read a book about betrayal or cheating
- Read a book that the character is sick

12. Robin Hood
- Read the original Robin Hood tale.
- Read any retelling of Robin Hood or any of his merry men.
- Read any book with a thief in it.
- Read a book in which a Character knows Archery.
- Read a book that is set in the Medieval Period.

13. Sleeping Beauty
- Read the Original Sleeping Beauty Fairy Tale. Sleeping Beauty
- Read a retelling of Sleeping Beauty
- Read a book with woods on the cover
- Read a book about dragons
- Read a book where the main character can talk to animal

14. The Snow Queen
- Read the original Snow Queen fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson. The Snow Queen
- Read a retelling of the Snow Queen.
- Read a book that takes place somewhere cold.
- Read a book with a white cover.
- Read a book that has snow or Snowflakes on the cover.

15. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
- Read the original Snow White fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm. Snow White
- Read a retelling of Snow White.
- Read a book with a girl with black hair on the cover.
- Read a book that has animal on the cover, or Features Animals in the book.
- Read a Book about Poison.

16. Three Little Pigs
- Read the Original Three Little Pigs Tale. The Nursery Rhymes of England
- Read a book about farmers.
- Read a book about bullying.
- Read a book with animal on the cover or whose character is a vegetarian.
- Read a dystopian book.

17. The Twelve Dancing Princesses
- Read the original The Twelve Dancing Princesses fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm. The Twelve Dancing Princesses
- Read any retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses
- Read a book where a party, dance or prom is a major part of the plot.
- Read a book that has a shoe on the cover.
- Read a book in which the Main Character is a Dancer.

18. The Ugly Duckling
- Read the original Ugly Duckling fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson. The Ugly Duckling
- Read a coming of age book
- Read a book with the sea, or river on the cover or a book with blue cover.
- Read a book in which the main character has low self-esteem or is unattractive.
- Read a book in which the main character is adopted.

How To Participate:

1. Post here telling the challenge leader that you'd like to join the challenge. You can choose your books for the challenge at the beginning, or add them as you go. You can join a challenge at any time, as long as the challenge is still active.

2. Whenever you finish a book for the challenge, post here and let the challenge leader know so they can update your progress.

Some members choose to update their original post with their progress to keep track of their challenge more easily, but make sure to also post a new message so the challenge leader knows to go look at your original post.

Participants:


Elsbeth (25/25)
Sara (0/50)
Ruth (19/90)
Katherine (39/40)
Brandy (6/50)
Elsa
Sarah

Oh, I love fairy tales!
I would like to try them all, but a year seems a little short - can it not be changed into: take as long as you like? :D

Well, I'll try at least 5.
12-9-2016 - 11-9-2017

Finished: Cinderella

For the tales by Charles Perrault I read: The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault by Charles Perrault (17-10-2016)

1. Aladdin
- Read the Original Aladdin Fairy Tale from the Arabian Nights: Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
- Read a retelling of Aladdin.
- Read a book that has magic in it.
- Read a book that features a Genie(s).
- Read a book that Features a (Magic) Lamp.

2. The Arabian Nights
- Read the original Arabian Nights Fairy Tale. The Arabian Nights
- Read a retelling of the Arabian Nights.
- Read a book that takes place in India or the Middle East.
- Read a book that takes place in south Asia.
- Read a book that was set in the Islamic Golden Age.

3. Beauty and the Beast
- Read the Original Beauty & the Beast Fairy Tale. Beauty and the Beast
- Read a retelling of Beauty and the Beast.
- Read a book with a rose on the cover
- Read a book with characters that use magic
- Read a book where the main character is a book-worm

4. Cinderella - finished 4-12-2016
- Read the original Cinderella Fairy Tale. Cinderella, or The Little Glass Slipper
*Cinderilla or the Little Glass Slipper – Charles Perrault (17-10-2016)
- Read a retelling of Cinderella
* Cinder by Marissa Meyer (4-12-2016)
- Read a book with a castle on the cover, or Features a castle in the book
* Zussen van Versailles by Sally Christie (14-11-2016) - castle of Versailles, on cover and in the book
- Read a book where the main character has step-sisters
* ZIA, The Teenage Zombie & The Undead Diaries by Angela Scott (13-9-2016) - Isabelle is the stepsister of Zia
- Read a book with a Prince
* The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black (21-10-2016) - Severin is a prince

5. Goldilocks and the Three Bears
- Read the original Goldilocks and the Three Bears tale. Goldilocks and the Three Bears
- Read a book where the main character had blond hair.
* Voetstappen in het Zand by Sarah Challis (5-11-2016) - Clemmie has blond hair
- Read a book that takes place in the wilderness or in a forest.
* Euforie by Lily King (20-9-2016) - the wilderness of New Guinea
- Read a book that has bears in it or on the cover.
- Read a book that has a female Main Character.
* The Love Makers by Y.L. Cantrell (22-9-2016) - Vivionne

6. Hansel and Gretel
- Read the original Hansel and Gretel fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. Hansel and Gretel
- Read a retelling of Hansel and Gretel.
- Read a book that has twins.
* Lawyers Never Lie by Teri Kanefield (30-11-2016) - Cassie and Erik have 13 year old twins
- Read a book with a character who is close with their siblings.
* Phoebe and the Rock of Ages by Becky Doughty (16-10-2016) - Phoebe is very close with her 3 sisters
- Read a book that has witches in it.

7. Jack and the Bean Stalk
- Read the original Jack and the Bean Stalk fairy tale.
- Read a retelling of Jack and the Bean Stalk.
- Read a book that has to do with giants.
- Read a book that main character’s name starts with letter J.
* Seaside Surprises by Stacy Claflin (27-11-2016) - Jake
- Read a book with trees, flowers, or green cover.

8. Rumpelstiltskin
- Read the original Rumpelstiltskin tale from the Brothers Grimm. Rumpelstiltskin
- Read a retelling of Rumpelstiltskin.
- Read a book where the main character is pregnant.
- Read a book with a yellow or gold cover.
- Read a book that has a Greedy Character in it.

9. The Little Mermaid
- Read the original The Little Mermaid fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson. The Little Mermaid
- Read a Retelling of the Little Mermaid.
- Read any book that has mermaids or sirens in it.
* Tangled Tides by Karen Amanda Hooper (24-9-2016) - mermaids and sirens!
- Read a Book that takes place near water or has water on the cover.
- Read a book with a Blue Cover.
* I Found My Heart in Prague by Colleen Michaels (12-10-2016)

10. Rapunzel
- Read the original Rapunzel fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm. Rapunzel
- Read a retelling of Rapunzel.
- Read a book with a Tower on the Cover, or Features a Tower in the book.
- Read a book in which a Character has long Hair
- Read a book in which a Character is locked away.
* Tod im Beginenhaus by Petra Schier (24-11-2016) - Adelina is locked away in a cellar

11. Little Red Riding Hood
- Read the original Red Riding Hood fairy tale from the brother Grimm. Little Red Riding Hood
*Rotkäppchen – Brüder Grimm (17-10-2016)
- Read a retelling of Red Riding Hood.
*Little Red Riding Hood – Charles Perrault (17-10-2016)
- Read a book with a red cover.
* Blood Leverage by J.S. Hazzard (17-11-2016)
- Read a book about betrayal or cheating
- Read a book that the character is sick


12. Robin Hood
- Read the original Robin Hood tale.
- Read any retelling of Robin Hood or any of his merry men.
- Read any book with a thief in it.
* Sushi King by Bavo Dhooge (12-9-2016) - Betsy is a thief
- Read a book in which a Character knows Archery.
- Read a book that is set in the Medieval Period.

13. Sleeping Beauty
- Read the Original Sleeping Beauty Fairy Tale. Sleeping Beauty
*The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood – Charles Perrault (17-10-2016)
- Read a retelling of Sleeping Beauty
- Read a book with woods on the cover
- Read a book about dragons
* Dragon's Danger: Book One of the Blood Bound by Edward Branley (6-10-2016)
- Read a book where the main character can talk to animal

14. The Snow Queen
- Read the original Snow Queen fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson. The Snow Queen
- Read a retelling of the Snow Queen.
- Read a book that takes place somewhere cold.
- Read a book with a white cover.
- Read a book that has snow or Snowflakes on the cover.

15. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
- Read the original Snow White fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm. Snow White
- Read a retelling of Snow White.
- Read a book with a girl with black hair on the cover.
* Keeper vs. Reaper by Jennifer Malone Wright (27-9-2016)
- Read a book that has animal on the cover, or Features Animals in the book.
* Murder in White Lace by Karen Sue Walker (19-9-2016) - cat on cover and in story
- Read a Book about Poison.

16. Three Little Pigs
- Read the Original Three Little Pigs Tale. The Nursery Rhymes of England
*Three Little Pigs – Unkown (17-10-2016)
- Read a book about farmers.
* Unwanted: Dead or Alive by Gene Shelton (29-10-2016) - cowboys
- Read a book about bullying.
- Read a book with animal on the cover or whose character is a vegetarian.
* The Misadventures of Catie Bloom: A Contemporary Romantic Comedy Love Triangle by Brooke Stanton (10-12-2016) - dog on cover
- Read a dystopian book.

17. The Twelve Dancing Princesses
- Read the original The Twelve Dancing Princesses fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm. The Twelve Dancing Princesses
- Read any retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses
- Read a book where a party, dance or prom is a major part of the plot.
* Madame Court Reporter by Kathy Zebert (13-12-2016) - during a masked party happens a lot...
- Read a book that has a shoe on the cover.
- Read a book in which the Main Character is a Dancer.

18. The Ugly Duckling
- Read the original Ugly Duckling fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson. The Ugly Duckling
- Read a coming of age book
- Read a book with the sea, or river on the cover or a book with blue cover.
- Read a book in which the main character has low self-esteem or is unattractive.
- Read a book in which the main character is adopted

I want too. For stared a choose the medium level.

I will star with Cinderella. Is my favorite fairytale. I just read the original story, and I loved.

I re-read the reteling of Cinderella called " Charmed" by Sarah Pinborough

I would love to do this and I will start off with the medium one. Just a question would the Disney versions of the stories count as a retelling as we have the whole Disney set .....

Ruth wrote: "I would love to do this and I will start off with the medium one. Just a question would the Disney versions of the stories count as a retelling as we have the whole Disney set ....."

Yes, The Disney versions will count as Retellings.

I begin read Ella Enchanted - a book with a prince

Finish Cinderella:

I read the orignal story;
And a I read a book with a prince and step-sisters.

Next fairy tale: Aladdin

Finish Aladdin:
- read the original story from the book The Arabian Nights: Tales of 1001 Nights, Volume 1
- read a reteling The Forbidden Wish
- read a book about a genie Rebel of the Sands

Sleeping beauty;
- read While Beauty Slept
- read the original story

Robin Hood:
- read the original story
- read Lady Thief

Next fairytale Beauty and the beast

In an effort to be helpful and just in case anyone here wasn't aware, Neil Gaiman has done a re-telling/re-interpretation of Snow White and Sleeping Beauty combined: The Sleeper and the Spindle
I haven't read it yet, (my copy is sitting on a bookshelf in my living room, I can see it from the sofa I'm sat on), but it may help some of you kill two birds with one stone? :0)

What is the fifth book to read for the little mermaid there is only four in that category.

Ruth wrote: "What is the fifth book to read for the little mermaid there is only four in that category."

Yes, you're right! I hadn't noticed before. And Snow White has only 4 as well...

Elsbeth wrote: "Ruth wrote: "What is the fifth book to read for the little mermaid there is only four in that category."

Yes, you're right! I hadn't noticed before. And Snow White has only 4 as well..."

Ruth wrote: "What is the fifth book to read for the little mermaid there is only four in that category."

I couldn't think of any other ones, but if anyone else can come up with any, I'll add them.

how about read a book with a blue cover for little mermaid and read a book about poison for snow white

Good ones, Ruth!

Ruth wrote: "how about read a book with a blue cover for little mermaid and read a book about poison for snow white"

Thanks, I'll add them.

I have read the original brothers Grimm versions of the twelve dancing princesses, Rumpelstiltskin and Snow white and the seven dwarfs :)

★✩★✩★ The Fairy Tale Challenge ★✩★✩★ 1st Nov - 2nd Nov 2017.
Level: Medium: Complete 10 Fairy Tales
Read: 39/40

Beauty and the Beast: (view spoiler)[
- Read the Original Beauty & the Beast Fairy Tale. Beauty and the Beast 20/11/16
- Read a retelling of Beauty and the Beast. The Beast Prince 19/11/16
- Read a book with a rose on the cover: Beauty and the Beast 18/11/16
- Read a book with characters that use magic: The Grimm Prequels Book 5: 20/11/16
- Read a book where the main character is a book-worm: Honeymoon Blues 2/12/16
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Cinderella: (view spoiler)[
- Read the original Cinderella Fairy Tale. Cinderella, or The Little Glass Slipper 10/11/16
- Read a retelling of Cinderella: Sinful Cinderella 30/12/16
- Read a book that features a castle in the book: Surrender to the Sea 12/11/16
- Read a book where the main character has step-sisters: The Grimm Diaries Complete Collection 1 - 3 3/12/16
- Read a book with a Prince: Demon Princess 12/12/16
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Jack and the Bean Stalk: (view spoiler)[
- Read the original Jack and the Bean Stalk fairy tale. Jack and the Beanstalk 1/12/16
- Read a retelling of Jack and the Bean Stalk. The Thief and the Beanstalk 4/1/17
- Read a book that has to do with giants. Serafina and the Twisted Staff 2/1/17
- Read a book that main character’s name starts with letter J. The Marriage Agreement 4/1/17
- Read a book with a green cover. Solan's Mate 2/12/16
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The Little Mermaid: (view spoiler)[
- Read the original The Little Mermaid fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson. The Little Mermaid 11/12/16
- Read a Retelling of the Little Mermaid. The Complete Fairy Tales
- Read any book that has mermaids or sirens in it. Promises 14/12/16
- Read a Book that takes place near water or has water on the cover. Vacation Hell 17/12/16
- Read a book with a Blue Cover. A Starter Boyfriend
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Rapunzel: (view spoiler)[
- Read the original Rapunzel fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm. Rapunzel. Rapunzel 20/12/16
- Read a retelling of Rapunzel. Cress
- Read a book with a Tower on the Cover, or Features a Tower in the book. Furthermore 22/12/16
- Read a book in which a Character has long Hair. The Scarlet Thread 12/12/16
- Read a book in which a Character is locked away. Snow White Sorrow
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11. Little Red Riding Hood (view spoiler)[
- Read the original Red Riding Hood fairy tale from the brother Grimm. Little Red Riding Hood 13/12/16
- Read a retelling of Red Riding Hood. Ladle Rat Rotten Hut 6/12/16
- Read a book with a red cover. Coto's Captive
- Read a book about betrayal. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- Read a book that the character is sick. Welcome to the NHK, Vol. 1 30/12/16
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Robin Hood: (view spoiler)[
- Read the original Robin Hood tale. The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood 1/12/16
- Read any retelling of Robin Hood or any of his merry men. Reawakened 12/1/17
- Read any book with a thief in it. Zom-B Goddess 8/1/17
- Read a book in which a Character knows Archery. Once Upon Another Time 14/1/17
- Read a book that is set in the Medieval Period. Shadow of the Queen 15/1/17
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Sleeping Beauty: (view spoiler)[
- Read the Original Sleeping Beauty Fairy Tale. Sleeping Beauty 12/1/17
- Read a retelling of Sleeping Beauty: Out of the Past 16/1/17
- Read a book with woods on the cover A Walk to Remember 26/12/16
- Read a book about dragons. Scarlet Moon: A Retelling of Little Red Riding Hood 16/1/17
- Read a book where the main character can talk to animal. Red's Untold Tale 17/1/17
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The Snow Queen: (view spoiler)[
- Read the original Snow Queen fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson. The Snow Queen 1/11/16
- Read a retelling of the Snow Queen.
- Read a book that takes place somewhere cold. Barbarian Alien
- Read a book with a white cover. Oops! It's Christmas Box Set 14/12/16
- Read a book that has snow or Snowflakes on the cover. One Hundred Christmas Proposals 14/12/16
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: (view spoiler)[
- Read the original Snow White fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm. Snow White 10/1/17
- Read a retelling of Snow White.
- Read a book with a girl with black hair on the cover. Lily's Cowboys
- Read a book that has animal on the cover, or Features Animals in the book. The Alpha Meets His Match
- Read a Book about Poison.
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22nd September 2016 - 22nd September 2017

1. Aladdin
- Read the Original Aladdin Fairy Tale from the Arabian Nights: Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
- Read a retelling of Aladdin. Aladdin - 15/02/2017
- Read a book that has magic in it.
- Read a book that features a Genie(s).
- Read a book that Features a (Magic) Lamp.

2. The Arabian Nights
- Read the original Arabian Nights Fairy Tale. The Arabian Nights
- Read a retelling of the Arabian Nights.
- Read a book that takes place in India or the Middle East.
- Read a book that takes place in south Asia.
- Read a book that was set in the Islamic Golden Age.

3. Beauty and the Beast
- Read the Original Beauty & the Beast Fairy Tale. Beauty and the Beast
- Read a retelling of Beauty and the Beast.
- Read a book with a rose on the cover
- Read a book with characters that use magic Inside the Magic: The Making of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - 14/01/2017
- Read a book where the main character is a book-worm

4. Cinderella
- Read the original Cinderella Fairy Tale. Cinderella, or The Little Glass Slipper
- Read a retelling of Cinderella
- Read a book with a castle on the cover, or Features a castle in the book
- Read a book where the main character has step-sisters
- Read a book with a Prince

5. Goldilocks and the Three Bears - Finished - 7/06/2017
- Read the original Goldilocks and the Three Bears tale. Goldilocks and the Three Bears Goldilocks and the Three Bears 5/06/2017
- Read a book where the main character had blond hair. The Subtle Knife 21/05/2017
- Read a book that takes place in the wilderness or in a forest. The Amber Spyglass 7/06/2017
- Read a book that has bears in it or on the cover. It's the Bear! 14/04/2017
- Read a book that has a female Main Character. After You - 21/10/2016

6. Hansel and Gretel - Finished - 31/12/2016
- Read the original Hansel and Gretel fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. Hansel and Gretel 01/10/2016
- Read a retelling of Hansel and Gretel. A Tale Dark & Grimm - 14/11/2016
- Read a book that has twins. Twelfth Night - 31/12/2016
- Read a book with a character who is close with their siblings. The Darkest Part of the Forest - 16/10/2016
- Read a book that has witches in it. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - 15/12/2016

7. Jack and the Bean Stalk
- Read the original Jack and the Bean Stalk fairy tale.
- Read a retelling of Jack and the Bean Stalk.
- Read a book that has to do with giants.
- Read a book that main character’s name starts with letter J.
- Read a book with trees, flowers, or green cover.

8. Rumpelstiltskin - Finished - 27/04/2017
- Read the original Rumpelstiltskin tale from the Brothers Grimm. Rumpelstiltskin 27/11/2016
- Read a retelling of Rumpelstiltskin. Rumplestiltskin 03/04/2017
- Read a book where the main character is pregnant. Miranda's Big Mistake 27/04/2017
- Read a book with a yellow or gold cover. Goldstrike 25/11/2016
- Read a book that has a Greedy Character in it. Split 15/01/2017

9. The Little Mermaid
- Read the original The Little Mermaid fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson. The Little Mermaid - 8/01/2017
- Read a Retelling of the Little Mermaid.
- Read any book that has mermaids or sirens in it.
- Read a Book that takes place near water or has water on the cover. The Woman in Black 11/02/2017
- Read a book with a Blue Cover. The Death Cure - 03/04/2017

10. Rapunzel
- Read the original Rapunzel fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm. Rapunzel 8/01/2017
- Read a retelling of Rapunzel. Cress
- Read a book with a Tower on the Cover, or Features a Tower in the book. iBoy - 5/02/2017
- Read a book in which a Character has long Hair
- Read a book in which a Character is locked away. The Maze Runner - 10/01/2017

11. Little Red Riding Hood - Finished - 10/04/2017
- Read the original Red Riding Hood fairy tale from the brother Grimm. Little Red Riding Hood - 9/01/2017
- Read a retelling of Red Riding Hood. Scarlet 09/04/2017
- Read a book with a red cover. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 10/04/2017
- Read a book about betrayal or cheating The Scorch Trials - 18/02/2017
- Read a book that the character is sick The Kill Order - 21/12/2016

12. Robin Hood
- Read the original Robin Hood tale.
- Read any retelling of Robin Hood or any of his merry men.
- Read any book with a thief in it. Running 5/11/2016
- Read a book in which a Character knows Archery.
- Read a book that is set in the Medieval Period.

13. Sleeping Beauty
- Read the Original Sleeping Beauty Fairy Tale. Sleeping Beauty
- Read a retelling of Sleeping Beauty
- Read a book with woods on the cover
- Read a book about dragons
- Read a book where the main character can talk to animal Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay 12/02/2017

14. The Snow Queen
- Read the original Snow Queen fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson. The Snow Queen 9/02/2017
- Read a retelling of the Snow Queen.
- Read a book that takes place somewhere cold. The Golden Compass 18/05/2017
- Read a book with a white cover.
- Read a book that has snow or Snowflakes on the cover. One Snowy Night 14/04/2017

15. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
- Read the original Snow White fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm. Snow White - 02/01/2017
- Read a retelling of Snow White. Winter 25/04/2017
- Read a book with a girl with black hair on the cover.
- Read a book that has animal on the cover, or Features Animals in the book. Dog Days - 13/03/2017
- Read a Book about Poison. Romeo and Juliet - 31/01/2016

16. Three Little Pigs - Finished - 14/04/2017
- Read the Original Three Little Pigs Tale. The Nursery Rhymes of England
- Read a book about farmers. Farmer Duck 14/04/2017
- Read a book about bullying. The Last Straw - 3/12/2016
- Read a book with animal on the cover or whose character is a vegetarian. A Street Cat Named Bob: How One Man and His Cat Found Hope on the Streets - 21/03/2017
- Read a dystopian book. The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet - 8/11/2016

17. The Twelve Dancing Princesses
- Read the original The Twelve Dancing Princesses fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm. The Twelve Dancing Princesses 01/01/2017
- Read any retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses
- Read a book where a party, dance or prom is a major part of the plot. Degas and the Little Dancer: A story about Edgar Degas 14/04/2017
- Read a book that has a shoe on the cover.Cinder 24/02/2017
- Read a book in which the Main Character is a Dancer. The Time of My Life - 29/12/2016

18. The Ugly Duckling
- Read the original Ugly Duckling fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson. The Ugly Duckling - 9/02/2017
- Read a coming of age book
- Read a book with the sea, or river on the cover or a book with blue cover.
- Read a book in which the main character has low self-esteem or is unattractive. Thirteen Reasons Why 27/04/2017
- Read a book in which the main character is adopted.

Update message #4: I finished my first fairy tale: Cinderella!

Just a question can the retellings be short stories. I have a book that's a collection of short stories based around retellings of the fairy tales and was wondering if I could use that.

ok

im new can you allow me to make a poll

Ruth wrote: "Just a question can the retellings be short stories. I have a book that's a collection of short stories based around retellings of the fairy tales and was wondering if I could use that. "

Short Stories are fine.

This sounds fun, I would like to join. I think the medium level to start. Start 12/1/16 thru 2017
6/50 complete

1. Aladdin
- Read the Original Aladdin Fairy Tale from the Arabian Nights: Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
- Read a retelling of Aladdin.
- Read a book that has magic in it.
- Read a book that features a Genie(s).
- Read a book that Features a (Magic) Lamp.

2. Beauty and the Beast
- Read the Original Beauty & the Beast Fairy Tale: Beauty and the Beast
- Read a retelling of Beauty and the Beast. The Bitches of Everafter
- Read a book with a rose on the cover
- Read a book with characters that use magic The Master Magician
- Read a book where the main character is a book-worm

3. Cinderella
- Read the original Cinderella Fairy Tale : Cinderella, or The Little Glass Slipper
- Read a retelling of Cinderella Cinder
- Read a book with a castle on the cover, or Features a castle in the book
- Read a book where the main character has step-sisters
- Read a book with a Prince

4. Goldilocks and the Three Bears
- Read the original Goldilocks and the Three Bears tale: Goldilocks and the Three Bears
- Read a book where the main character had blond hair.
- Read a book that takes place in the wilderness or in a forest.
- Read a book that has bears in it or on the cover.
- Read a book that has a female Main Character. Mr. Kiss and Tell

5. Hansel and Gretel
- Read the original Hansel and Gretel fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. Hansel and Gretel
- Read a retelling of Hansel and Gretel.
- Read a book that has twins. Big Little Lies
- Read a book with a character who is close with their siblings. A Grave Mistake
- Read a book that has witches in it.

6. Rumpelstiltskin
- Read the original Rumpelstiltskin tale from the Brothers Grimm. Rumpelstiltskin
- Read a retelling of Rumpelstiltskin.
- Read a book where the main character is pregnant.
- Read a book with a yellow or gold cover.
- Read a book that has a Greedy Character in it.

7. The Little Mermaid
- Read the original The Little Mermaid fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson. The Little Mermaid
- Read a Retelling of the Little Mermaid.
- Read any book that has mermaids or sirens in it.
- Read a Book that takes place near water or has water on the cover.
- Read a book with a Blue Cover.

8. Rapunzel
- Read the original Rapunzel fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm. Rapunzel
- Read a retelling of Rapunzel. Cress
- Read a book with a Tower on the Cover, or Features a Tower in the book.
- Read a book in which a Character has long Hair
- Read a book in which a Character is locked away.

9.Little Red Riding Hood
- Read the original Red Riding Hood fairy tale from the brother Grimm. Little Red Riding Hood
- Read a retelling of Red Riding Hood. Scarlet
- Read a book with a red cover.
- Read a book about betrayal or cheating
- Read a book that the character is sick

10. Robin Hood
- Read the original Robin Hood tale. Robin Hood
- Read any retelling of Robin Hood or any of his merry men.
- Read any book with a thief in it.
- Read a book in which a Character knows Archery.
- Read a book that is set in the Medieval Period.

11. Sleeping Beauty
- Read the Original Sleeping Beauty Fairy Tale. Sleeping Beauty
- Read a retelling of Sleeping Beauty
- Read a book with woods on the cover
- Read a book about dragons
- Read a book where the main character can talk to animal

12. The Snow Queen
- Read the original Snow Queen fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson. The Snow Queen
- Read a retelling of the Snow Queen.
- Read a book that takes place somewhere cold.
- Read a book with a white cover. One with You
- Read a book that has snow or Snowflakes on the cover.

13. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
- Read the original Snow White fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm. Snow White
- Read a retelling of Snow White. Winter
- Read a book with a girl with black hair on the cover.
- Read a book that has animal on the cover, or Features Animals in the book.
- Read a Book about Poison.

14. Three Little Pigs
- Read the Original Three Little Pigs Tale. The Nursery Rhymes of England
- Read a book about farmers.
- Read a book about bullying.
- Read a book with animal on the cover or whose character is a vegetarian.
- Read a dystopian book.

15. The Twelve Dancing Princesses
- Read the original The Twelve Dancing Princesses fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm. The Twelve Dancing Princesses
- Read any retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses
- Read a book where a party, dance or prom is a major part of the plot.
- Read a book that has a shoe on the cover.
- Read a book in which the Main Character is a Dancer.

16. The Ugly Duckling
- Read the original Ugly Duckling fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson. The Ugly Duckling
- Read a coming of age book
- Read a book with the sea, or river on the cover or a book with blue cover.
- Read a book in which the main character has low self-esteem or is unattractive. Fairest
- Read a book in which the main character is adopted.

Finished my first fairytale. Hansel and Gretel. :)

LOVE FAIRY TALE RETELLINGS!!!
I'M IN!

1. Aladdin
- Read the Original Aladdin Fairy Tale from the Arabian Nights: Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
- Read a retelling of Aladdin.
- Read a book that has magic in it.
- Read a book that features a Genie(s).
- Read a book that Features a (Magic) Lamp.

2. The Arabian Nights
- Read the original Arabian Nights Fairy Tale. The Arabian Nights
- Read a retelling of the Arabian Nights.
- Read a book that takes place in India or the Middle East.
- Read a book that takes place in south Asia.
- Read a book that was set in the Islamic Golden Age.

3. Beauty and the Beast
- Read the Original Beauty & the Beast Fairy Tale. Beauty and the Beast
- Read a retelling of Beauty and the Beast.
- Read a book with a rose on the cover
- Read a book with characters that use magic
- Read a book where the main character is a book-worm

4. Cinderella
- Read the original Cinderella Fairy Tale. Cinderella, or The Little Glass Slipper
- Read a retelling of Cinderella
- Read a book with a castle on the cover, or Features a castle in the book
- Read a book where the main character has step-sisters
- Read a book with a Prince

5. Goldilocks and the Three Bears
- Read the original Goldilocks and the Three Bears tale. Goldilocks and the Three Bears
- Read a book where the main character had blond hair.
- Read a book that takes place in the wilderness or in a forest.
- Read a book that has bears in it or on the cover.
- Read a book that has a female Main Character.

6. Hansel and Gretel
- Read the original Hansel and Gretel fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. Hansel and Gretel
- Read a retelling of Hansel and Gretel.
- Read a book that has twins.
- Read a book with a character who is close with their siblings.
- Read a book that has witches in it.

7. Jack and the Bean Stalk
- Read the original Jack and the Bean Stalk fairy tale.
- Read a retelling of Jack and the Bean Stalk.
- Read a book that has to do with giants.
- Read a book that main character’s name starts with letter J.
- Read a book with trees, flowers, or green cover.

8. Rumpelstiltskin
- Read the original Rumpelstiltskin tale from the Brothers Grimm. Rumpelstiltskin
- Read a retelling of Rumpelstiltskin.
- Read a book where the main character is pregnant.
- Read a book with a yellow or gold cover.
- Read a book that has a Greedy Character in it.

9. The Little Mermaid
- Read the original The Little Mermaid fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson. The Little Mermaid
- Read a Retelling of the Little Mermaid.
- Read any book that has mermaids or sirens in it.
- Read a Book that takes place near water or has water on the cover.
- Read a book with a Blue Cover.

10. Rapunzel
- Read the original Rapunzel fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm. Rapunzel
- Read a retelling of Rapunzel.
- Read a book with a Tower on the Cover, or Features a Tower in the book.
- Read a book in which a Character has long Hair
- Read a book in which a Character is locked away.

11. Little Red Riding Hood
- Read the original Red Riding Hood fairy tale from the brother Grimm. Little Red Riding Hood
- Read a retelling of Red Riding Hood.
- Read a book with a red cover.
- Read a book about betrayal or cheating
- Read a book that the character is sick

12. Robin Hood
- Read the original Robin Hood tale.
- Read any retelling of Robin Hood or any of his merry men.
- Read any book with a thief in it.
- Read a book in which a Character knows Archery.
- Read a book that is set in the Medieval Period.

13. Sleeping Beauty
- Read the Original Sleeping Beauty Fairy Tale. Sleeping Beauty
- Read a retelling of Sleeping Beauty
- Read a book with woods on the cover
- Read a book about dragons
- Read a book where the main character can talk to animal

14. The Snow Queen
- Read the original Snow Queen fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson. The Snow Queen
- Read a retelling of the Snow Queen.
- Read a book that takes place somewhere cold.
- Read a book with a white cover.
- Read a book that has snow or Snowflakes on the cover.

15. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
- Read the original Snow White fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm. Snow White
- Read a retelling of Snow White.
- Read a book with a girl with black hair on the cover.
- Read a book that has animal on the cover, or Features Animals in the book.
- Read a Book about Poison.

16. Three Little Pigs
- Read the Original Three Little Pigs Tale. The Nursery Rhymes of England
- Read a book about farmers.
- Read a book about bullying.
- Read a book with animal on the cover or whose character is a vegetarian.
- Read a dystopian book.

17. The Twelve Dancing Princesses
- Read the original The Twelve Dancing Princesses fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm. The Twelve Dancing Princesses
- Read any retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses
- Read a book where a party, dance or prom is a major part of the plot.
- Read a book that has a shoe on the cover.
- Read a book in which the Main Character is a Dancer.

18. The Ugly Duckling
- Read the original Ugly Duckling fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson. The Ugly Duckling
- Read a coming of age book
- Read a book with the sea, or river on the cover or a book with blue cover.
- Read a book in which the main character has low self-esteem or is unattractive.
- Read a book in which the main character is adopted.

I have now read 14/50 books :)

I like this idea...not sure I'll complete it but I want to try.

Levels:
Easy: Complete 5 Fairy Tales
Medium: Complete 10 Fairy Tales
Hard: Complete all Fairy Tales

1. Aladdin
- Read the Original Aladdin Fairy Tale from the Arabian Nights: Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
- Read a retelling of Aladdin.
- Read a book that has magic in it.
- Read a book that features a Genie(s).
- Read a book that Features a (Magic) Lamp.

2. The Arabian Nights
- Read the original Arabian Nights Fairy Tale. The Arabian Nights
- Read a retelling of the Arabian Nights.
- Read a book that takes place in India or the Middle East.- I Am Malala: The Story of the Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban 4 stars 2/5/17
- Read a book that takes place in south Asia.
- Read a book that was set in the Islamic Golden Age.

3. Beauty and the Beast
- Read the Original Beauty & the Beast Fairy Tale. Beauty and the Beast
- Read a retelling of Beauty and the Beast.
- Read a book with a rose on the cover
- Read a book with characters that use magic-Anna Dressed in Blood 4 stars 3/6/17
- Read a book where the main character is a book-worm-The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight 4 stars 2/21/17

4. Cinderella
- Read the original Cinderella Fairy Tale. Cinderella, or The Little Glass Slipper
- Read a retelling of Cinderella
- Read a book with a castle on the cover, or Features a castle in the book
- Read a book where the main character has step-sisters
- Read a book with a Prince-The Greyfriar 2 stars 2/15/17

5. Goldilocks and the Three Bears
- Read the original Goldilocks and the Three Bears tale. Goldilocks and the Three Bears
- Read a book where the main character had blond hair.
- Read a book that takes place in the wilderness or in a forest.
- Read a book that has bears in it or on the cover.
- Read a book that has a female Main Character.- The Princess Diarist 4 stars 2/7/17

6. Hansel and Gretel
- Read the original Hansel and Gretel fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. Hansel and Gretel
- Read a retelling of Hansel and Gretel.
- Read a book that has twins.-Blood Red Road 3 stars 2/6/17
- Read a book with a character who is close with their siblings.-The Selection 5 stars 3/8/17
- Read a book that has witches in it.-The Witches 4 stars 3/20/17

7. Jack and the Bean Stalk
- Read the original Jack and the Bean Stalk fairy tale.
- Read a retelling of Jack and the Bean Stalk.
- Read a book that has to do with giants.
- Read a book that main character’s name starts with letter J.
- Read a book with trees, flowers, or green cover.-Evermore 4 stars 2/9/17

8. Rumpelstiltskin
- Read the original Rumpelstiltskin tale from the Brothers Grimm. Rumpelstiltskin
- Read a retelling of Rumpelstiltskin.
- Read a book where the main character is pregnant.
- Read a book with a yellow or gold cover.
- Read a book that has a Greedy Character in it.-Bittersweet 4 stars 2/13/17

9. The Little Mermaid
- Read the original The Little Mermaid fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson. The Little Mermaid
- Read a Retelling of the Little Mermaid.
- Read any book that has mermaids or sirens in it.
- Read a Book that takes place near water or has water on the cover.
- Read a book with a Blue Cover.-Ugly Love 3 stars 2/12/17

10. Rapunzel
- Read the original Rapunzel fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm. Rapunzel
- Read a retelling of Rapunzel.
- Read a book with a Tower on the Cover, or Features a Tower in the book.
- Read a book in which a Character has long Hair
- Read a book in which a Character is locked away.

11. Little Red Riding Hood
- Read the original Red Riding Hood fairy tale from the brother Grimm. Little Red Riding Hood
- Read a retelling of Red Riding Hood.
- Read a book with a red cover.- Ruby Red 4 stars 2/19/17
- Read a book about betrayal or cheating
- Read a book that the character is sick

12. Robin Hood
- Read the original Robin Hood tale.
- Read any retelling of Robin Hood or any of his merry men.
- Read any book with a thief in it.
- Read a book in which a Character knows Archery.
- Read a book that is set in the Medieval Period.

13. Sleeping Beauty
- Read the Original Sleeping Beauty Fairy Tale. Sleeping Beauty
- Read a retelling of Sleeping Beauty-The Sleeper and the Spindle 3stars 1/2/17
- Read a book with woods on the cover
- Read a book about dragons
- Read a book where the main character can talk to animal

14. The Snow Queen
- Read the original Snow Queen fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson. The Snow Queen
- Read a retelling of the Snow Queen.
- Read a book that takes place somewhere cold.
- Read a book with a white cover.
- Read a book that has snow or Snowflakes on the cover.

15. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
- Read the original Snow White fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm. Snow White
- Read a retelling of Snow White.- The Sleeper and the Spindle 3 stars 1/2/17
- Read a book with a girl with black hair on the cover.
- Read a book that has animal on the cover, or Features Animals in the book.-Across the Universe 4 stars 2/17/17
- Read a Book about Poison.

16. Three Little Pigs
- Read the Original Three Little Pigs Tale. The Nursery Rhymes of England
- Read a book about farmers.
- Read a book about bullying.-Thirteen Reasons Why 4 stars 2/23/17
- Read a book with animal on the cover or whose character is a vegetarian.
- Read a dystopian book.-Legend 5 stars 3.7.17

17. The Twelve Dancing Princesses
- Read the original The Twelve Dancing Princesses fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm. The Twelve Dancing Princesses
- Read any retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses
- Read a book where a party, dance or prom is a major part of the plot.
- Read a book that has a shoe on the cover.
- Read a book in which the Main Character is a Dancer.

18. The Ugly Duckling
- Read the original Ugly Duckling fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson. The Ugly Duckling
- Read a coming of age book
- Read a book with the sea, or river on the cover or a book with blue cover.
- Read a book in which the main character has low self-esteem or is unattractive.
- Read a book in which the main character is adopted.

Completed 19/50 books. Can I move onto harder level as have a couple of books planned that match up with those descriptions