Five hilarious fairytales retold with a twist from beloved author and award winner at the Koala Awards, Tim Harris! Illustrated by award-winning artist Chris Nielsen. Get ready to LAUGH OUT LOUD as bestselling author Tim Harris reveals the SENSATIONAL true stories behind our most beloved fairytales. FIVE classic fairytales. FIVE ridiculous twists. ONE very funny book. Jack's magical beans are REALLY not what he expected, Goldilocks is chasing influencer fame, Hansel and Gretel meet trouble head-on and Red Riding Hood's Big Bad Wolf is a pun-loving vegetarian. Strap yourself in for five hilarious fractured fairytales from the KOALA-award-winning author of the Ratbags and Mr Bambuckle's Remarkables series, and CBCA award-winning illustrator Chris Nielsen.

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ISBN13: 9781761355141
Format: Paperback / softback
Number of Pages: 240
Edition:
Publication Date: 21 Jul 2026
Publisher:
Publication City, Country: Hawthorn, Australia
Dimensions (cm): 19.7(H)x12.9(L)x2(W)236
Weight (gm): 236

Author Biography

Tim Harris is the bestselling author of several laugh-out-loud series for kids, including Toffle Towers, Mr Bambuckle's Remarkables and Exploding Endings. A former primary school teacher of 15 years, Tim fills his stories with quirky scenarios, loveable characters and plenty of imagination. Tim's 'humour with heart' writing style has seen his books receive multiple awards, including five KOALA Honour Books (2017, 2019, two in 2020, and 2021) and a CBCA Notable (2018). His books have been published in Australia and the USA, and have been translated into numerous languages. An advocate for creativity and short stories, Tim conducts presentations and workshops that are both dynamic and entertaining. He is a sought-after presenter, having worked in hundreds of schools across Australia. Tim lives in Sydney with his wife and four young children.

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