Jorinda and Joringel

Grimm, Wilhelm; Cutts, David; Grimm, Jacob

ISBN 10: 0816710651 ISBN 13: 9780816710652

Publisher: Troll Communications Llc, 1987

Synopsis

When a witch changes Jorinda into a nightingale, her sweetheart Joringel discovers through a dream how to save her

About this title

Language Notes:

Text: English, German (translation)

From School Library Journal:

Grade 2-4 Although not one of the Grimms' most inspired, this tale of young lovers separated by a witch has been the basis of several picture books, including the excellent Adrienne Adams edition with Elizabeth Shub's translation (Scribners, 1968; o.p.) and Wanda Gag's charming translation with Margot Tomes' illustrations (Coward, 1978). This new shortened version retains the original plot elements and is well enough told, but the illustrations are a feast. Water-based paints on textured paper portray the action in a harmonious blending of rich colors and pastels. These pictures are reminiscent of old tapestries. The joy of the lovers, the menace of the evil witch, a sense of eeriness and of calm, are all equally well-presented. Those who want their fairy tales illustrated can hardly do better, although this does not supplant the Adrienne Adams version. Ronald A. Van De Voorde, Graduate Library School, University of Arizona , Tuscon
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About this edition

• Publisher: Troll Communications Llc
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0816710651
• ISBN 13: 9780816710652
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Rickman David