The Secret of the Tattered Shoes

The Secret of the Tattered Shoes is a fresh interpretation of the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tale about twelve princesses who are locked in at night, yet whose dancing shoes are still worn down by morning. A young soldier is tasked to discover their night-time adventures. But unlike the story told by the Brothers Grimm, this soldier seeks a different ending. Jackie's dark and poetic text updates this well-known tale and shows how stories evolve and adapt over time. Beautifully illustrated by Ehsan Abdollahi, who has created stunning puppet-like illustrations in rich and delicate detail, this unique illustrative style brings the story to life and perfectly encapsulate the beauty and melancholy of the story.


About the Author
JACKIE MORRIS is an author and illustrator, photographer and painter. She lives in a small house beside the sea in St. David's, Wales surrounded by animals. Her many books include the bestseller The Lost Words by Robert Macfarlane (House of Anansi, 2018), for which she was awarded the 2019 Kate Greenaway Medal; Tell Me a Dragon; The Snow Leopard; The Wild Swans and Ted Hughes's How the Whale Became.