The Little Mermaid A lot of the classic Disney stories that we grew to love as children originate from much darker folk tales. RapunzelÔÇÖs prince was thrown into thorns and blinded, CinderellaÔÇÖs stepsisters cut off their toes and heels to fit into the glass slipperÔǪthe list goes on. Hans Christian AndersonÔÇÖs original stories were more frightening tales with warnings, rather than happy ever afters. But … Continue reading How Was This For Kids?
Hazel Ravu on Cookie When thinking about the long-term ramifications derived from overreading Jacqueline Wilson novels during my adolescence, I automatically think of Cookie as the book which left the most scars. Yes, the tale does encompass the seriousness of domestic abuse, with the main character and her mother as victims of their father and husbandÔÇÖs aggression. This perhaps can be agreed as a challenging … Continue reading The 5 Jacqueline Wilson Books that Scarred Us for Life
