Books like Tinder by Sally Gardner
Otto Hundebiss, tired of war, defies Death and embarks on a dangerous journey. A half-beast gives him shoes and dice that lead him deep into a web of dark magic and mystery. Along the way he meets the pure-hearted Safire, the scheming Mistress Jabber, and the terrifying Lady of the Nail, learning the powers of the tinderbox and becoming the master of wolves. The story explores whether the riches he seeks can truly bring him what he desires, drawing inspiration from Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale "The Tinderbox."
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Sally Gardner
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