Regina doman has written a story that not only retells a fairy tale in a modern perspective, but addresses issues in our society that need to be addressed. Bethlehem published domans first book, snow white and rose red. Alex odonnell and the 40 cyberthieves the fairy tale novels book 5 ebook. Regina doman is the best and her books are worth the money. Fairy tale novel paper dolls from the shadow of the bear by. That novel told the story of two very different sisters in new. Topics such as comatose patients, organ donation, victims of abuse, and medical ethics are handled very tactfully, and help bring the appeal of this book to todays world. I would hesitate to classify them as books for teenagers alone, since i could have easily read waking rose at one sitting, and would have, had not other duties called. I found regina domans books through a message board i used to go to about 5 years ago and purchased them. When i read the first book shadow of the bear, although i enjoyed the book, i felt the author ms. It wasnt before i had a chance to suggest, and they had a chance to order, regina domans fabulous series of fairy tale novels.
Rapunzel let down is catholic author regina domans latest in a series of fairy tale novels, but this story is certainly aimed at a more mature audience than the former novels in the series. Created especially for fans of regina domans fairy tale novels, these paper dolls of the four heroes, rose, blanche, bear and fish have all the memorable outfits worn in the shadow of the bear, including blanches thrift store jumper and. A fairy tale retold series by regina doman goodreads. If you are concerned about handing the book to a younger reader, you can read reginas explanation of how rapunzel let down differs from the previous books. Due to thematic elements, this book is best suited for teens age 16 and older. Amazingly, the link with the brothers grimm fairy tale still makes perfect sense. Each chapter begins with a quote from the original fairy tale, and foreshadows what is coming, yet in new york the mysteries and magic of a fairy tale are very different from the german countryside. A few years later, after that first novel was renamed shadow of the bear, i discovered two sequels, black as night and waking rose, which i also enjoyed. One struggle in modern life that is clearly our generations battle is the advent of social media, in so many ways a joy. The very talented regina doman, in her fairytale novels, has taken some of the popular stories and reimagined them for our time. Were still in line for the movies and rather, ahem, fanatical about them. So yes, its a longterm project and i realized this past summer that i simply cant do multitask on these new books.
Waking rose is the third instalment of the fairy tales retold series. Her fairy tales novels provide wonderful reading for teens and adults alike. With the fifth of regina domans fairy tale novels, paul embarks on a daring but difficult balancing act to win the girls trust before its too late. The twelve sisters in this story are unsatisfied with the christian way of life their father has taught them. Alex odonnell and the 40 cyberthieves the fairy tale. Now that rapunzel let down, the sixth fairy tale novel and the first one weve labeled adult fiction has been published, ive been asked frequently. Today youre going to discover some amazing, contemporary fairy tale retelling novels by the fabulous author, regina doman.
She, her husband, and their children live at shirefeld, their homestead in the shenandoah valley of virginia. Discovering that the modern world can still contain the wonder and strangeness of a fairy tale is part of what my novels are about. As an author, she has written the fairy tale novels, a series of books for teens and adults that places fairy tales in modern settings with christian themes interwoven. Chesterton press front royal, va books by regina doman the fairy tale novels the shadow of the bear. I do want to go back and reread waking rose now, however, so i can see it again. Regina doman books list of books by author regina doman. Fairy tale novel paper dolls from the shadow of the bear by regina doman. Fairy tales retold an interview with regina doman ignatius insight. Based on a littleknown fairy tale, it became something of a phenomenon among homeschool teens. Alex odonnell and the 40 cyberthieves by regina doman. I finally obtained and read the first two novels in regina domans fairy tale series and i loved them. Rapunzel let down is catholic author regina doman s latest in a series of fairy tale novels, but this story is certainly aimed at a more mature audience than the former novels in the series.
Jun 01, 2009 buy fairy tale novel paper dolls from the shadow of the bear by regina doman by doman, regina, stevens, cassandra isbn. The last time i felt this way about a series of books, i was in the throes of the harry potter series. I have less time to write these days than i used to, and for several years now, i have been wanting to start a new series, for adults, based on the bible. It was actually expanded, because we put in quite a few conversations between bear andfish.
Personally, i found this latest installment my favorite in the series. The fairy tale novels make great summer reading snoring scholar. In the mood for a thoughtprovoking adventure with catholic morals. The series is referred to by the author as fairy tale novels. Rapunzel let down by regina doman pages unbound book. The fairy tale novels by regina doman are catholic fiction for young adults. Since this is regina doman s fifth fairy tale novel, i knew when i opened alex odonnell and the 40 cyberthieves, that i was in for quite an adventure.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Doman graduated in 1988 from koinoinia academy of warren, new jersey. Discovering that the modern world can still contain the wonder and strangeness of a fairy tale is part of what my novels are. I know this is disappointing news for many people, particularly younger teens who were already disappointed that rapunzel let down turned out to be an adult book. The fairy tale novels series, by regina doman beloved by adults and teens alike, these books by regina doman each take a fairy tale and turn it into a modern, yet never jaded or cynical, retelling. Ive read the series completely out of order but have found that each book stands on its own. Regina doman is a true storyteller, not just an author. The author draws you in and keeps you captivated from first page to last. I love how a bit of the fairy tale is at the beginning of each chapter so you can see how it is adapted. Splitting your life between light and night is a dangerous dance rachel durham is sick and tired of being good.
A texas fairy tale 2007 by helen ketteman and diane greenseid jack and the beanstalk 2006 e. A fairy tale retold is a new novel for teens and young adults from bethlehem books, written by regina doman. Doman s style seems to have improved significantly over the years. Regina doman is the author of over a dozen books, including young adult novels, picture books, and graphic novels. The fairy tale novels, a series of books by regina doman, take somewhat wellknown fairy tales and. There is a little of the good, the bad, and the ugly in it.
Read chapters 14 of waking rose a fairy tale retold by regina doman. A fairy tale retold the fairy tale novels book 3 kindle edition by regina doman author 4. Regina doman is a christian writer who was born in 1970 in havertown, pennsylvania. A novel for teens based on the popular fairy tale more. Jan 23, 2014 it also means that it could be as long as five years or more before they are available to read. The midnight dancers by regina doman is one of her series of fairy tales retold. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. And i have regina doman to thank for not only educating me in the last few years with her fairy tale novels, but for also making them relevant to modern life.
Net archive search books by rating android app menu search books by rating. Books by regina doman author of the shadow of the bear. Like her other novels, regina domans new book is based on a fairy tale, this time rapunzel. With the fifth of regina doman s fairy tale novels, paul embarks on a daring but difficult balancing act to win the girls trust before its too late. Regina doman does a marvelous job of showing how living in a family, where everything is done right, can sometimes become tiring and boring. The midnight dancers is a wonderful addition to the fairy tale novel series. The old fairy tale makes the hero a normal human boy. Chesterton press undergoing a change in 2020, i closed the retail site of chestertonpress. Regina domanthese two books are the second and the third in a series of fairy tales retold.
A fairy tale retold the fairy tale novels book 1 nov 1, 2011. Her latest installment, rapunzel let down, is categorized adult fiction all the others are young adult, and not only tackles a fairy tale that i didnt appreciate, but also deals with. We had a long and rather awesome run as a retailer of fun catholic fiction, sold a ton of books and met a lot of amazing readers. Three years later in 1997 she released her first novel, snow white and rose red. She is a graduate of the franciscan university of steubenville. The second of regina doman s fairy tale novels, black as night retells snow white through the often humorous, always fascinating, and frequently heartpounding adventure of blanche brier in new york city. Jun 15, 20 like her other novels, regina domans new book is based on a fairy tale, this time rapunzel. Nesbit author, matt tavares illustrator jack and the beanstalk classic fairy tale collection 2008 by john cech and robert mackenzie. Regina has specified that this installment of the fairy tale novels series is more suitable for her older fans as it addresses issues such as outofwedlock pregnancy. Regina doman has books on goodreads with 15044 ratings. Doman has written several more books in her fairy tale series. Domans style seems to have improved significantly over the years. Regina doman retelling of the story of sleeping beauty.
So that means farewell to the fairy tale novels for the next few years. A description of tropes appearing in fairytale novels. Classic fairy tales put into a modern setting and retold with contemporary christian characters and themes. Fairy tales are the only true account that man is ever given of his destiny. The fairy tale novels make great summer reading snoring. The fairy tale novels, a series of books by regina doman, take somewhat wellknown fairy tales and move the setting to a modernday setting lets say new york. Regina doman has gone a long ways to fill this void. Will you write a fairy tale on beauty and the beast. See all books authored by regina doman, including angel in the waters, and the shadow of the bear book 1, and more on. The very talented regina doman, in her fairy tale novels, has taken some of the popular stories and reimagined them for our time. The fifth book in that series, alex odonnell and the 40 cyberthieves, won the 2011 catholic arts and letters regina doman is a catholic wife, mother, author and editor. She received her bachelors degree in 1992 from franciscan university of steubenville with a major in tv communications and concentrations in drama and scriptwriting. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Those are the two fairy tales ive been asked about the.
Teen fiction the fairy tale novels chestertonpress. A fairy tale retold fairy tale novels 9780981931845. The last time i felt this way about a series of books, i was in the throes of. This one is based on one of the grimms brothers lesser known tales entitled, the twelve dancing princesses, which tells the story of 12 sisters who are enchanted into glamorously dancing each night away to their own detriment. Ask your bookstore, library, youth group, homeschool group, school, and book club to consider buying regina domans fairy tale novels.