The main character of the grimm legacy is elizabeth, whose perspective the book is told from. Elizabeth has a nose for magic, and some of the best descriptions in the book are of the assault on her senses when in the presence of the. Though the characters in this story leave a lot to be desired, anyone looking for vividlyimagined world of fantastical creatures and objects will find the grimm legacy to their liking. Elizabeth has just started working as a page at the new york circulating. In the grimm legacy, janie grimm lost her father 6 months ago to what she believed was cancer and now shes going to law school with the inheritance she received. There are many new books, movies, and tv shows which are bringing back the true grimm tales, which were dark, nasty, and oh so good. May 21, 2012 the grimm legacy is one of the more original worlds ive encountered in a while. Jul 15, 2012 the grimm legacy book trailer video duration. The grimm legacy is a great book for readers who are past the gregor the overlander books but not quite ready for the malefemale relationships in todays ya novels. Reviews shulman makes us privy to the delectable details of grimm fairy tales while adding her own fresh twist. The grimm legacy book by polly shulman thriftbooks.
Elizabeth has just started working as a page at the new york circulating material repository a lending library of objects, contemporary and historical, common and. Mauskopf put the brothers grimm on the paper topic page. This book is so gooooooood i got it and gave to my sister. The books can be read as standalones, but some characters do carry over. Its so cool how they put teenage kids in a situation that sounds like it came straight out of the grimm brothers books. Childrens book committee bank street college of education childrens choices best books of 2011, fantasy, ages 912. I really enjoy companion novels, you can read them. The grimm legacy book central arkansas library system. Then again, by the time i was done reading, i wanted it to be a series. Jul 15, 2012 book trailer for the grimm legacy by polly shulman created july 2012. However, i think that six graders such as myself would love this book. New york high school student elizabeth gets an afterschool job as a page at the newyork circulating material repository, and when she gains coveted access to its grimm collection of magical objects, she and the other pages are drawn into a series of frightening adventures involving mythical creatures and stolen goods.
The main character is leo, who seems a miniature version of himself with an attractive girl flying on a miniature time machine. Oct 25, 2010 though the characters in this story leave a lot to be desired, anyone looking for vividlyimagined world of fantastical creatures and objects will find the grimm legacy to their liking. Jul 17, 2010 i was surprised to find this book shelved with middle grade series in the bookstore, as the grimm legacy gives no particular indication that its the first in a series. The mixedup fairy tale fun continues in book five of the fairy tale reform school series by awardwinning author jen calonita. Named the grimm legacy by polly shulman, this adorable novel is great for those who like magic, adventure. In the book, the grimm legacy, what did marcs little brother andre call elizabeth. In fact, some of the magical items cause more problems than they solve. To be honest, many of the characters in this book felt quite flat to me, unfortunately, and others somewhat irritating. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
Zipes reveals how the grimms came to play a pivotal and unusual role in the evolution of western folklore and in the history of the most significant cultural genre in the worldthe fairy tale. Jul 30, 20 and secret, too for in the repositorys basement lies the grimm collection, a room of magical items straight from the grimm brothers fairy tales. Her teacher, being surprised on her choice, offers her an interview with. The only hint his mini self gives him is to read a book by h. The grimm legacy by polly shulman is there a better antidote to a lonely teen existence than a dose of fairytale magic. Is there a better antidote to a lonely teen existence than a dose of fairytale magic. The grimm legacy and millions of other books are available for instant access. Polly shulman is a decent writer enthusiasm, her previous book, was a cute piece of austeninspired ya fluff, and the idea that not only do relics from fairy tales exist but also that they are kept in a special lending library sounded amazing. Her best friend has moved away, her onceattentive father is occupied with his new wife and her stepsisters are too. The first book in richelle meads new york times bestselling. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the grimm legacy. Elizabeth has yet to make friends at her new manhattan private school, and she feels equally alone at home with her remote father and taskmaster stepmother.
In the book the grimm legacy, who used to read elizabeth fairy tales when she was young. The book, the grimm legacy by polly shulman is my new alltime favorite book. The grimm legacy, by polly shulman, was wonderfully writen, for the most. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. In the book the grimm legacy, who gave elizabeth the number 2 pencil she used to take the test to see if she was ready for more responsibility. Discover pick of the month escape into a good book read before you. Grimm legacy is a very good book, i recommend this book to fantasy readers like. The grimm legacy, by polly shulman, was wonderfully writen, for the most part. Then elizabeths teacher recommends her for a job at the new york circulating material repository, and as elizabeth. May 24, 2012 there are many new books, movies, and tv shows which are bringing back the true grimm tales, which were dark, nasty, and oh so good. Other main characters, though, include the other pages, anjali, marc, and aaron. Elizabeth has yet to make friends at her tony manhattan private school, and she feels equally alone at home with her remote father and taskmaster stepmother.
Hes only nice to anjali, who is also friends with marc. In the book the grimm legacy, what collection does elizabeth ask marc and anjali about on her first day at the repository. There is something rather grand about finding a new, good book to read. And it is always disappointing to discover that the new, good book isnt all that good. I really enjoy companion novels, you can read them without knowing anything about the main story. The poe estate by polly shulman, read by jorjeana marie, published by listening library 2015 length. Chapter 2 page 16 when anjali says something about the bird that flies around and whatches you, did you get scared. What is the summary for the book the grimm legacy answers. My tween daughter has set many books aside because of disgusting things like. If youre the kind of person who doesnt mind sacrificing character development for action and imagination, youll probably find the grimm legacy pretty satisfying.
The grimm legacy is a splendid fantasy, full of suspense, adventure, a good vs. Ill tell you, when i opened the book i feel so in love, so fast and even before i knew it, the day was already gone before my eyes. Parents need to know that the grimm legacy focuses on magic, both good and bad, as schoolgirl elizabeth and her fellow young pages at the. All that really means is it doesnt directly follow the first book, its in the same universe but not the same story with the same characters. Even though the grimm legacy is fantasy, it remains grounded in reality. This book was awesome i have to keep reading it again and again. This book is a companion novel to the grimm legacy, not a direct sequel. In the book the grimm legacy, what was the name of the company that was borrowing so many of the messed up objects from the grimm collection benign designs, pg 186 123. In the book the grimm legacy, what are the little elevators called that are used to send objects around the repository.
Elizabeth was an okay heroine she had a keen sense of adventure and curiosity, although this led to her behaving impulsively at times and me going, now why would you do that. The grimm legacy by polly shulman is a totally delightful find, then, in terms of what it offers. In grimm legacies, esteemed literary scholar jack zipes explores the legacy of the brothers grimm in europe and north america, from the nineteenth century to the present. Unfortunately, my grimm enjoyment was tempered by the fact that, for the most part, the author sacrifices development of her storys characters in the name of plot. The wells bequest is a companion novel to the grimm legacy, a book i had not read before reading this one. The grimm legacy is a splendid fantasy, full of suspense, adventure, a goodvs. In the grimm legacy, janie grimm lost her father 6 months ago to what she believed was cancer and now shes. And secret, too for in the repositorys basement lies the grimm collection, a room of magical items straight from the grimm brothers fairy tales.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. New york high school student elizabeth gets an afterschool job as a page at the new york circulating material repository, and when she gains coveted access to its grimm collection of magical objects, she and the other pages are drawn into a series of frightening adventures involving mythical creatures and stolen goods. When i first started reading the book, i thought it was because he secretly liked her. The grimm legacy is one of the more original worlds ive encountered in a while. Her father remarried after her mother died, and elizabeths stepmother expects her to do a lot of housework. After receiving an assignment by her social studies teacher, it was a given that she had to write it on the grimm brothers and their fairytales. Book trailer for the grimm legacy by polly shulman created july 2012. Readers will be happy to know theres an exciting companion novel, the wells bequest, in which the new york circulating material repository also figures. Buy a cheap copy of the grimm legacy book by polly shulman. May 19, 20 if youre the kind of person who doesnt mind sacrificing character development for action and imagination, youll probably find the grimm legacy pretty satisfying. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The grimm legacy summary elizabeth grew up loving fairytales. I am a fan of fairy tales and definetly a fan of magic so i was intrigued with this book from the getgo.
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