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Princess Alethea Rants “Tom Thumb”

December 9, 2013

In Which Princess Alethea rants about the Grimm’s fairy tale “Tom Thumb,” a great adventure starring a very precocious, very wee boy. It contains human trafficking, two B&Es, a demonic exorcism, two gruesome deaths, and a happily ever after. WHY IS THIS NOT MORE POPULAR?!? Tweet

Princess Alethea’s Fairy Tale Theatre: Episode 22

October 20, 2011

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Episode 22: “Tom Thumb” (13:47) Here’s a treat after last week — the infamous tale of tiny hero Tom Thumb. This tale is his origin story and only some of his adventures — the tale is continued in “Tom Thumb’s Travels,” which is a separate piece. I had a lot of fun with the voices on this one. Enjoy!…

"Tom Thumb" by The Brothers Grimm, read by Alethea Kontis [ 13:47 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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NYT bestselling author Alethea Kontis is a princess, a storm chaser, and a geek. Author of over 20 books and 40 short stories, Alethea has received the Scribe Award, the Garden State Teen Book Award, and won the Gelett Burgess Children’s Book Award twice! She has also been twice nominated for both the Andre Norton Nebula and the Dragon Award. When not writing or storm chasing, Alethea narrates stories for multiple award-winning online magazines and contributes regular YA book reviews to NPR. Born in Vermont, Alethea currently resides on the Space Coast of Florida with her teddy bear, Charlie.