Tales From Beyond the Rainbow: Ten LGBTQ+ fairy tales proudly reclaimed
By (Author) Pete Jordi Wood
Adapted by Pete Jordi Wood
Illustrated by Anshika Khullar
Illustrated by Ez Silva
Illustrated by Harry Woodgate
Illustrated by Jenn So
Illustrated by Mario Hounkanrin
Illustrated by Nontira Kigle
Illustrated by Sasha Staicu
Illustrated by Sophia Watts
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Puffin Classics
28th May 2024
1st February 2024
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Fantasy
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Supernatural and mythological creatures
823.92
Paperback
272
Width 129mm, Height 178mm, Spine 17mm
172g
Ten epic stories of adventure and resilience featuring and celebrating LGBTQ+ narratives and heroes. Collected and adapted by Pete Jordi Wood and now published as a collection of queer classics for the first time. These are the fairy tales that history forgot - or concealed. Tales in which gender is fluid and where queer stories can have a happy ending. From the humble sailor who finds his handsome prince to the transgender market girl who becomes queen, from Europe to Asia via the African savannah, LGBTQ+ folklore researcher Pete Jordi Wood has combed through generations of history and collected and adapted ten unforgettable stories featuring queer characters.
Global fairy tales have been joyfully reclaimed in this collection, with stories from across the world featuring LGBTQ+ characters. Representative of so many members of the community and brought to life with vibrant illustrations. * Independent *
Pete Jordi Wood (Author) Pete Jordi Wood (he/him) is a British author, illustrator and screenwriter from Cornwall, U.K. Pete has written original drama for Channel 4 and the BBC and was a recipient of The John Brabourne Award from the Film and Television Charity. He describes himself as a 'fairy tale detective' who has dedicated himself to the academic study of queer folk tales, myths and legends.