New fiction: Philip Pullman's Grimm Tales For Young and Old

Date: Wednesday 10 October Time: 7pm Venue: Hall Two, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9AG Tickets: £9.50 online Book tickets Philip Pullman retells his fifty favourite fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm in his own unique voice. Alongside familiar stories like 'Rapunzel', 'Snow White' and 'Little Red Riding Hood' are lesser-known curiosities, such as 'Hans-my-Hedgehog', the tale of a child who is half boy, half hedgehog, 'The Three Snake Leaves', about a treacherous princess, her loyal young husband and some strange snake magic and 'Godfather Death', in which a young physician tries to cheat the grim reaper. Each one of these timeless tales of wicked stepmothers, brave children and villainous kings is followed with a brief commentary about its background and history. The author will talk to John Mullan about his fascinating, weird and wonderful collection for both adults and children. Book tickets online Box office: 020 7520 1490