A Twisted Tale Collection
The girls and I went to Barnes & Noble earlier today because they both finished their books yesterday. Neither knew exactly what they wanted, but we like to go browse at Barnes & Noble before buying. Plus it’s getting hot earlier and earlier, so the AC is always great. My teen picked up the A Twisted Tale Collection. She bought a few of the books earlier this year at her school’s book fair, and decided she is interested in reading more of the series. The A Twisted Tale Collection is a thrilling series that reimagines what might happen if a major moment in a Disney movie took a different turn—and everything changed. Each book is a ‘remake’ of a famous Disney movie.
The books do not have to be read in order, so she decided on the boxed set of the first 3 in the series, none of which she has read. I also ordered the set on Amazon versus purchasing in the store. The set was about half the price online.
There are 23 in the series, written by various authors. She’s so excited to read these and insists that I will be interested
A paperback boxed set that collects the first three books in the popular A Twisted Tale series!
A Whole New World
Once Upon a Dream
As Old as Time
When Jafar seizes the Genie’s lamp, he uses his first two wishes to crown himself sultan and become the most powerful sorcerer alive. Now, Agrabah trembles under his rule, with one final wish hanging in the balance.
To stop him, Aladdin and the ousted Princess Jasmine must rally the people and spark a rebellion. But as tensions rise and the kingdom edges toward a dangerous civil war, the cost of freedom may be greater than they ever imagined.
A street rat rises as a leader. A princess becomes a revolutionary. And the legend of *Aladdin* is rewritten in a way you’ll never forget.
It should have been simple—a dragon defeated, a sleeping princess, a prince ready to break the curse. But when the prince falls into a deep sleep the moment his lips touch Aurora’s, it’s clear this fairy tale is far from over.
Trapped in a dreamworld shaped by a final, vengeful curse, Aurora must escape a twisted castle of thorns and journey through a dangerous, magical realm born from her own mind. Along the way, she’s joined by a mysterious prince and familiar faces—but with Maleficent’s forces tracking her every move, Aurora must figure out who she can trust… and who she really is.
Time is running out. Can Sleeping Beauty find the strength to wake herself up?
When Belle touches the Beast’s enchanted rose, a wave of memories comes rushing back—memories of the mother she believed was lost forever. But the biggest surprise of all? Her mother is the very enchantress who cursed the castle. Now, as secrets unfold, Belle and the Beast must uncover a hidden truth about their pasts—one that’s been buried for 21 years.
When Captain Shang is fatally wounded by Shan Yu, Mulan makes a daring choice—she must journey to the Underworld, Diyu, to save his spirit before it’s too late. But King Yama, the fearsome ruler of Diyu, won’t let Shang go without a fight. With the help of Shang’s loyal lion guardian, ShiShi, Mulan must navigate the dark, treacherous realms of the afterlife, overcome deadly trials, and escape before sunrise—or be trapped forever. All the while, she remains disguised as Ping, torn between her mission and the fear of revealing her true identity to her closest friend.
After the death of her beloved mother, Snow White’s kingdom falls under the rule of her cold and cruel stepmother—known to all as the Evil Queen. Quietly enduring life in the castle, Snow tries to stay out of trouble and survive in the shadows.
But when shocking secrets about her parents come to light and an assassination attempt goes terribly wrong, Snow’s world is turned upside down. Forced to flee, she joins a band of reluctant dwarfs, reunites with a prince she never expected to see again, and encounters a mysterious figure from her past.
Now, Snow must fight to reclaim her kingdom from a queen who sees every move coming—and who won’t hesitate to destroy everything, and everyone, Snow holds dear.
In Straight On Till Morning, sixteen-year-old Wendy escapes her dull life by sailing to Never Land—only to find it’s nothing like the stories she dreamed. With Peter Pan missing and danger around every corner, Wendy must face dark secrets, unexpected allies, and a very grumpy Tinker Bell to survive this twisted version of the tale.
Eighteen-year-old Alice has almost forgotten her time in Wonderland. Now she spends her days as an amateur photographer in Victorian England, struggling to fit into society. But when strange photos and familiar faces reappear, Alice is drawn back to a Wonderland that’s darker and more chaotic than she remembers.
With the Queen of Hearts tightening her grip on the realm, Alice must embrace the madness, rally unlikely allies, and find the courage to stand up for what’s right—before Wonderland is lost forever.
In this Twisted Tale, what if Rapunzel’s mother drank a potion from the wrong flower?
Instead of the healing Sundrop, the Moondrop flower is used to save the queen—giving Rapunzel silvery hair with dangerous powers that harm rather than heal. To protect the kingdom, she's hidden away in a tower under the watchful eye of Mother Gothel.
For 18 years, Rapunzel believes she must stay isolated to keep others safe. But when she escapes to see the floating lights on her birthday, she joins forces with Gina, a clever thief, and Flynn Rider, a charming rogue. Together, they uncover secrets about Rapunzel’s past and the true power behind her magical hair—changing her destiny forever.
In this Twisted Tale, what if pulling the sword from the stone was only the beginning?
Arthur, once a humble dishwasher, is now King of Camelot—but he doesn’t know that the magical sword was rigged by the wicked witch Madam Mim, who plans to control him through the crown. When Arthur proves harder to manipulate, Mim sends her foster daughter, Guinevere, to sabotage him.
But Guinevere and Arthur uncover Mim’s plot and form an unexpected bond. Together, they must outsmart Mim, challenge destiny, and prove that true leadership isn’t about magic—it’s about courage, friendship, and choosing your own path.
In this Twisted Tale, what if Violet Parr made a deal with the wrong side?
After accidentally revealing her powers at a party, Violet gets grounded—just in time for a mysterious young woman named Mirage to show up as her new babysitter. Mirage claims she's there to protect Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack from danger tied to their parents' secret mission.
Offered a chance to help Mirage’s boss, Syndrome, and keep her brothers safe, Violet agrees. But as the mission grows darker, Violet begins to question everything. Can she trust her new allies—or has she unknowingly joined the enemy?
Sally has always felt trapped in Halloween Town, longing for more than life in Dr. Finkelstein’s lab. When she learns Jack the Pumpkin King also craves change, she follows a mysterious vision to Christmas Town in search of answers. But the festive world isn’t as perfect as it seems. As dark secrets begin to surface, Sally must uncover the truth, face what’s lurking behind the cheer—and protect both Christmas and Halloween Town before time runs out.
In this Twisted Tale take on The Little Mermaid, Ariel never defeated Ursula. Instead, Ursula—disguised as Vanessa—married Prince Eric and took over his kingdom, while Ariel returned to the sea, voiceless and heartbroken.
Five years later, Ursula rules both land and sea, and Ariel is Queen of Atlantica. When she discovers a clue that Eric may still be under Ursula’s spell, Ariel must risk everything to stop the sea witch once and for all.
With time running out and the fate of both worlds at stake, Ariel must find the courage to reclaim her voice, reunite with old friends, and rewrite her own story.
As the future Queen of Arendelle, Princess Elsa carries the weight of duty, tradition, and endless questions—What kind of ruler will she be? Will she be forced to choose a suitor? And why has she always felt like something vital is missing inside her?
After the sudden loss of her parents, Elsa must face these questions sooner than expected—ruling the kingdom alone and feeling more isolated than ever. But when strange powers begin to awaken within her, buried memories start to resurface, including glimpses of a girl who feels hauntingly familiar.
Determined to uncover the truth, Elsa sets off on a perilous journey through her frozen kingdom to break a powerful curse and uncover the mystery of the missing Princess of Arendelle—before it’s too late.
In this Twisted Tale, what if Cinderella never tried on the glass slipper? When the Grand Duke fails to find her, Cinderella's chance at a happily ever after slips away. But when she receives a job at the palace, she uncovers a secret plot that could destroy the kingdom. Now, Cinderella must decide if she has the courage to fight for her future—and maybe even find true love on her own terms.
After Hercules earns his godhood and happily-ever-after, there's one problem—Meg can't join him on Mount Olympus because she's mortal.
When Hera offers Meg a chance to become a god herself, Meg must complete a daunting quest: rescue her ex-boyfriend’s wife from the Underworld. Yep—the same ex she once sold her soul for, only for him to move on without her.
Now Meg must face monsters, gods, and her own painful past. With Hades lurking and her future with Hercules at stake, can she prove she’s worthy of Olympus—or will her doubts keep her from the life she truly wants?
In this Twisted Tale, what if Tiana made a deal that changed everything?
When Dr. Facilier offers Tiana a way to make her dreams come true, she’s backed into a corner—and says yes. Suddenly, she has it all: her dream restaurant, her friends safe, and even her beloved father alive again.
But this perfect version of New Orleans soon turns eerie, with dark magic seeping into every corner. As danger grows, Tiana must team up with Naveen and Charlotte to uncover what’s gone wrong—and fight to reclaim the future she truly wants before it slips away forever.
In this Twisted Tale, what if the Blue Fairy wasn’t supposed to help Pinocchio?
Years before Pinocchio is carved, young fairy-in-training Fable gets caught in a moment of kindness that changes everything—she grants Geppetto’s wish, even though it’s against the rules. As Pinocchio’s story unfolds, Fable is pulled into a web of consequences that could threaten her future and the magical balance of the world.
Now, Fable must decide between following strict fairy law or fighting to protect a wish that could inspire hope, love, and transformation. This enchanting retelling dives deep into the origin of the Blue Fairy and the true magic behind a wish.
In this Twisted Tale reimagining of Brave, Merida eats the witch’s spell pastry herself and is sent back in time—where a teenage Queen Elinor hasn’t met King Fergus yet. Mistaken for a spy, Merida must unite rival clans, help her parents fall in love, and find a way back to her own time... or risk changing her fate forever.
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