Humorous retellings in verse of well-known fairy tales featuring surprise endings in place of the traditional happily-ever-after. Suggested level: junior, primary, intermediate.

Originally published: London: Jonathan Cape, 1982.

Cinderella -- Jack and the beanstalk -- Snow-White and the seven dwarfs -- Goldilocks and the three bears -- Little Red Riding Hood and the wolf -- The three little pigs.