New Tales for Old : Folktales as Literary Fictions for Young Adults

This book gathers together a number of popular folktale reworkings (not just simple retellings) in a variety of genres that appeal to young adults. After discussing the nature of folktales, their cultural context, and the characteristics that make them attractive to young adults, de Vos and Altmann interpret specific tales and offer suggestions for using the material.De Vos, Gail is the author of 'New Tales for Old : Folktales as Literary Fictions for Young Adults', published 1999 under ISBN 9780613787949 and ISBN 0613787943.