The Enchanted Nightingale

The Classic Grimm's Tale of Jorinda and Joringel

Jacob Grimm author Bernadette Watts author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Floris Books

Published:21st Sep '17

Should be back in stock very soon

The Enchanted Nightingale cover

In this classic tale, love and courage shine as Joringel embarks on a quest to save Jorinda from an evil witch's spell in The Enchanted Nightingale.

In The Enchanted Nightingale, love and courage are put to the test in a captivating story from the Brothers Grimm, beautifully illustrated by Bernadette Watts. The tale begins with Jorinda and Joringel, a young couple deeply in love, who find themselves wandering too close to a witch's castle. Their innocent stroll quickly turns into a nightmare as they fall victim to the witch's dark magic. Jorinda is transformed into a nightingale and trapped in a golden cage, leaving Joringel desperate to save her from the clutches of evil.

As Joringel grapples with his helplessness, he is visited by a dream that reveals the existence of a magical flower capable of breaking the witch's spell. Determined to rescue his beloved, Joringel embarks on a perilous journey through the enchanted forest, facing numerous challenges and adversities along the way. The narrative beautifully illustrates the themes of love, bravery, and the triumph of good over evil, reminding readers of the power of hope and perseverance.

The enchanting illustrations by Bernadette Watts enhance the story, bringing to life the lush forest and the ominous castle, while capturing the essence of the characters' emotions. The Enchanted Nightingale is a timeless tale that resonates with both children and adults, celebrating the strength of love and the courage it inspires in the face of darkness.

'This is a beautiful book. I really enjoy Bernadette Watts' illustrations: they are detailed but soft, and the colours express such emotion. [...] A gorgeous book of 'happy ever after'.
-- Juno

'Berandette Watts has once again brough the story to life with her magical illustrations. The story is written in a simple beautiful way, showing how love triumphs over evil.'
-- Kindling

'The colorful textured illustrations are a beautiful complement to the classic tale... Readers who enjoy fairy tales will enjoy this lesser known story.'
-- Youth Services Book Review

'The text is clear, matter-of-fact, and frank... Most paintings are glowing, painstakingly colored nature scenes. Her soft illustrations are feathery, textured, layered, and strike just the right note between hope and despair to complement the narrative. VERDICT This tale has been skillfully illustrated with great imagination and is a welcome addition to fairy tale collections as an introduction to two lesser-known Grimm characters.'
-- School Library Journal Xpress

'Colorful, mystical illustrations.'
-- CBC Best Children's Book of the Year List

ISBN: 9781782504368

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 443g

32 pages