Just in case you haven't seen this yet:

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I admit I am intrigued, and also somewhat amused at the transposition of "magic beans" to "dark relics."

I am especially excited to tell you about this book because the author, Mr. McIver, has been a long-time member of our fair fairytale community. We've had quite a few talks about fairy tales and folklore, so I am just thrilled to see his storytelling in action here ( Read more... )

I just happened upon this DVD being returned to the library, and decided to snag it before anyone else could check it out. What a delightful surprise--this retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk from the Jim Henson Creature Shop was made for TV in 2001. The special effects are right up to par and the acting and story blend in this twisted take on an ( Read more... )