20 Dongeng Terbaik Sepanjang Masa

by Geraldine McCaughrean

Ayo masuki dunia penuh keajaiban!
Temui para kesatria dan putri, raja dan ratu, bahkan penyihir… Jelajahi hutan yang magis, istana yang megah, dan lautan yang menderu…

Dan temukan cerita favoritmu dalam buku ini.

– Putri Tidur
– Rumpelstiltskin
– Rapunzel
– Bunga Cinta
– Cinderella
– Dua Belas Putri Menari
– Tiga Hadiah dari Angin Utara
– Sang Tetangga Tua
– Snow White
– Kisah Tiga Jeruk
– Anak Ketiga Belas
– Tamlin
– Empat Sahabat
– Pengejaran
– Katak di Mata Air
– Putri Duyung Kecil
– Hansel dan Gretel
– Kotak Pemantik
– Topi Buluh
– Putri dan Kacang Polong

Genres: Childrens, Fantasy, Adventure, Short Stories, Fiction

249 pages, Paperback

First published September 4, 2003

About the author

Geraldine McCaughrean is a British children's novelist. She has written more than 170 books, including Peter Pan in Scarlet (2004), the official sequel to Peter Pan commissioned by Great Ormond Street Hospital, the holder of Peter Pan's copyright. Her work has been translated into 44 languages worldwide. She has received the Carnegie Medal twice and the Michael L. Printz Award among others.

Reviews

[Marquise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely anthology, one of the very few I've found that include "Tam Lin" as well as two versions of "Cinderella" (Perrault's and the folktale version, Cap of Rushes).

[Matleena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oli pakko lukea tää kirja, kun tuli koulussa yhtenä päivänä mieleen nää lapsena luetut epäilyttävät sadut.

Pakko sanoa, että mietin välillä, että herran jumala tälläsiäkö oon alle 8 vuotiaana lukenut.

Kaksi henkilökohtaista lemppareita näistä saduista oli:

Rumppelistikkeri: Jossa nainen vangitaan sen takia kuninkaan linnaan, koska sen iskä meni kerskumaan, että sen tytär osaa tehä heinästä kultaa. Tietenkään se ei osaa, mutta onneksi Rumppelistikkeri maahinen pelastaa pulasta. Ainoo vaan että maksuksi se vaati kalleinta aarretta, mitä tulet koskaan pitämään sun käsissä. No sitten kuningas päättää naittaa tän naisen sen pojalle, koska se ”osaa” tehdä kultaa heinästä ja tottakai Liisa nai tän pojan, vaikka se kidnapattiikin sen iskän toimesta. Mut sentää se poika on prinssi hei. No, joka tapaukses Liisa saa lapsen ja dumm dumm dumm Rumppelsitikkeri tulee vaatimaan sitä omakseen, koska se on Liisan kallein aarre….ehtoina on, että se arvaa tämän maahisen nimen tai lapsi pääty rumppelistikkerille.

Naapurin vanha rouva: Vasja, jonka iskä on aina reissussa ja äitipuoli ja sisarpuolet on pahoja lähetään Baba Jagan, eli kuuluisan ihmissyöjänoidan luo hakemaan tulta, mutta Baba Jaga ei ilmaseks tulta anna vaan käskee tän tytön mahdottomiin töihin, mutta sen op nukke pelastaa pulasta. Baba Jaga kiintyy Vasjaan, koska se(sen nukke) on niin hyvä työtekijä ja antaa sille lahjaksi tulta, jonka se vie kotiinsa, missä tää noiduttu tuli sytyttää koko talon palamaan ja jahtaa sen äitipuolen ja sisaret pois talosta lopulta sytyttäen niiden hiukset tuleen(luultavasti myös koko muunki kehon, vaikka sitä ei tässä mainittukkaa)

Muista tarinoista löytyi seuraavanlaisia mahtavuuksia:

”Mutta jos vielä kerrankin kuulen, että olet suudellut jotakuta keijukaisia, niin vannon että tartun luutaan ja lakaisen sinut pihalle.”

”Olen istunut tässä odottelemassa vaimoa”~ ”Sitten saatkin odottaa kauan rumilus.”

”Kerttu heilautti luutansa ja iski kaikin voimin noitaa selkään, ja eukko kaatui päistikkaa uuniin. Kerttu pamautti luukun kiinni, ja tuli alkoi roihuta ja humista uunin sisällä. Noita-akka paloi poroksi purppuranpunaisella liekillä.

”Jos minulla olisi sellainen tytär, nuo pojat saisivat minun puolestani lentää taivaan tuuliin” (Pojat lensivät taivaan tuuliin tyttären synnyttä, niistä tuli ankkoja, jotka melkein metsästettiin taivaalta.)

Viimeinen näistä ja samalla mun tulevaisuus…

”Samassa velho ähkäisi tuskasta ja nautinnosta ja heitti henkensä suklaan ylensyönnin takia.”

Oli kyllä aivan nostalginen luku kokemus ja suosittelen kyllä traumatisoimaan lapsia tälläsillä tarinoilla tulevaisuudessakin.

[Kyle King · Rating 4 out of 5]

The stories found in this book play a powerful role in children’s creative development, via helping to inspire, inform and expand their imagination. These stories help to bring light to different cultures, social status and emotions while telling fun to read tales of different imaginary times. The creative content in these stories help to create different planes of imagination helping to enable more reading through curiosity. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the The Three Oranges as I had never read this tale before and I found my imagination actively participating in the imagery created by the wording which also had me engaging with the story via trying to figure out what was happening, who was who and if there were any underlying messages.

[Zoe Wood · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sleeping Beauty; Rumpelstiltskin; Rapunzel; The Flower of Love; Cinderella; The Dancing Princesses; The Three Gifts of the North Wind; The Old Lady Next Door; Snow White; The Three Oranges; The Thirteenth Child; Tamlin; The Four Friends; The Chase; The Frog at the Well; The Little Mermaid; Hansel and Gretel; The Tinderbox; Cap-of-Rushes; The Princess and the Pea.

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

Similar to a poetry anthology, there are a lovely variety of stories for all ages. The tales in which are in this treasury are all of a fairy tales basis, however there may be the notable links to other tales, such as myths, legends and fables.

[Iqra Fiaz · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great set of stories to explore and share with children. There is something for everyone in this selection of timeless classics.

[Holly Marriott · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful book compiling a range of classic fairytales. Definitely some recognisable titles but some i've never heard of too. Great for bedtime reading!

[cindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bacaan sela yg ringan menenangkan. Dari 20 dongeng di sini, hanya 2 yg blm pernah kutahu samsek, lainnya dongeng standar para putri n their prince charming, diceritakan kembali dengan singkat dan konvensional. Tak ada para saudari tiri yg dipaksa berdansa dengan sepatu besi panas atau putri tidur yg ter..... ah sudahlah, ini kan mmg buku dongeng anak2 (si little mermaid jd malaikat bersuara merdu, n bukan buih lo) ^.^

Yg sedikit kurang menurutku adalah tidak dicantumkannya asal-usul cerita, misalnya (Hansel & Gretel) ini disebutkan diambil dari Grimm atau bahkan bisa disebut cerita rakyat Jerman, atau Baba Yaga dari cerita rakyat Rusia yg sempat pula dikumpulkan Perault, dst. Bbrp dongeng malah asli dikutip dr karangan penulis klasik HC Andersen (princess and pea, little mermaid) juga tanpa keterangan lbh lanjut. Sayang sih menurutku, jd anak2 yg membaca kurang ngeh akan sumbernya.

Ilustrasinya bagus, meskipun gayanya bukan fav-ku. Terlalu... apa ya... real dan serius, kurang fun untuk ukuran fairy tales.

[Indri · Rating 2 out of 5]

Buku ini kurang enak dibaca, bukan cuma makanan yang kurang enak, tapi buku juga :D. Di beberapa cerita, kalimatnya banyak pengulangan. Secara keseluruhan pun bahasanya kurang menarik, tidak menggugah aku sebagai pembaca. Salah satu kisah di buku ini adalah Cinderella, aku punya buku itu juga, tapi rangkaian kalimatnya sangat berbeda. Buku yang aku punya enak gitu dibacanya, tapi di buku ini beda. Menurutku di 20 kisah ini semuanya kurang bagus dalam penggunaan kata-kata.

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

The perfect book that allows you to escape into a world of brave knights, sleeping princesses, wicked witches and talking frogs. Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, Cinderella and Snow White. Oxford University Press has taken all the fairy tales that you love and know so well and published them into this beautiful, bound collection of stories with colorful illustrations.

[Annie Kennedy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book. It contains 20 stories and many of them were childhood classics such as Cinderella, Rapunzel, Snow White and Hansel and Gretel and some that I had never heard of before. My favourite was The Little Mermaid because I have recently read the very sad ending version by Hans Christian Andersen and the 'happy ending' Disney version but this was almost a middle ground where it stays true to the original but the ending is rather touching. McCaughrean's writing style is very dramatic and original and doesn't shy away from including the 'scary' parts. The tales contain many beautiful rhymes which make them great for children to engage with and covers many different genres such as romantic and mysterious. It is written with great descriptions which really helps to add to the imagination. Some of the word choices are quite difficult so would suit more advanced children to read (KS2). It would also be a great book to have at hand to read to KS1 children. I also really liked the illustrations especially the one image in The Thirteenth Child that is gorgeous, of a young girl picking leaves surrounded by white ducks. The illustrations are embedded into the stories without being too distracting. Some are just small images set around the text and some have their own page.

[Della · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reading this when i was in my 15 versus in my 25 hits differently. When i was 15, most of these stories got me like aw cute 😍.

But now, in my 25, instead of being nostalgic, most of the stories are so cringey like bucin parah deh heran.
All the guy and girls are only thinking about marriage, princess being saved by the king, they only care about their appearance, you need to be pretty to get the prince, pretty pretty pretty like being pretty is the only option to get you anywhere and happy endingnya pasti sang wanita menikahi pangeran dengan hanya semenit ketemu 😆.

Terus Snow white naif betul, ga belajar dari kesalahan. But the stupidest amongst all adalah Marina sang putri duyung dalam judul Putri Duyung Kecil. Membacanya bikin otak saya mendidih "bego bener si Marina ini". Bucin tapi ga sebodoh itu sampe ngorbanin nyawanya kali. Sebel sendiri hahaha.

Thankfully cerita dongeng anak jaman sekarang ga kayak gitu ya. Woman can save their own life, smart and are strong.

I enjoyed the illustrations, so pretty dan memanjakan mata. Sukakkkk, my eyes blessed ❤️

[Ashley · Rating 3 out of 5]

So far it has been an interesting read. It seems well written and short stories I believe help for end of day reading or a starter before a big write to get children in the mood for writing and opening their imagination. The pictures are a nice touch throughout and I feel that for a year 2/3 class it would be a good read to start to analysis and articulate some more difficult words. My only criticism would be that the emphasis I feel many of the older stories about love and romance enforces the idea of a woman not being anything or less than until they meet their prince which I not only find quite sexist views and feel we would be reinforcing through these texts but also that they consistently promoting/ only talk about heterosexuality which I do not always believe needs to be reinforced through books as well as everywhere else for young children of today's generation.

[Chloe Stephenson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This collection of fairy tales covers the more traditional tales such as Snow White, Rapunzel and Cinderella but it also incorporates some other less well-known tales. The book is written in simple language and would be suitable for EYFS, KS1 and LKS2 children. The size of the book (240 pages) does not lend itself well to an individual’s reading book, however it is an ideal class reading book. The book covers a collection of 20 fairy tales in small manageable sections, therefore it could be used as an end of the day story book (in KS1) or used as a ‘hook’ resources in LKS2 to introduce texts written for different purposes, compare ‘traditional’ and modern fairy tales or as some inspiration before some fiction writing . The book is illustrated throughout which will appeal to younger readers as the teacher can show the pictures to the children after reading each page.

[Beth Pollard · Rating 2 out of 5]

I had mixed feelings about this collection of fairy tales; I tended to enjoy the ones I'd never heard before rather than the ones I was familiar with, maybe because I didn't have anything to compare them to. Something else that struck me was the language used, for me it didn't always flow and sometimes sounded out of place. I love Fairy Tales, and I'm sure these will be some people's favourite versions, but perhaps they just weren't the ones for me.

[Hannah Bainbridge]

There is a mixture of traditional well know fairy tales such as Cinderella and Rapunzel as well as other not so well known tales. However, all link with myths and fables that we may be familiar with. The images used throughout are simple and remain in line with the theme of old tales. This book was suitable for all ages as it allows for their imagination to run wild and aid their development and creativity.
This again is one that I would highly recommend having in any classroom.

[Anna Penniston · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic collection of fairy tales that use illustrations and text to provide children with great tales. There is often rhyme and rhythms that can engage and include the readers. Most stories are often concise and therefore do not bore the children. However the style of writing is very mature and extremely descriptive, so either the tales should be read to the children, or given to higher KS2.

[Hayley Craig · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely collection of short fairy tales suitable for all ages. Some versions i had not heard before but it contained some of my favourites from when I was a child. I can imagine this would be good to read to children in class linking to creative writing, getting them to remember stories by some of the pictures and telling their own versions.

[Abi Richardson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good book for the classroom, it has a selection of classic tales that children really enjoy. The stories are quite short making it suitable to maintain children’s attention. There are also lovely illustrations.

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect book for children to escape into a world of princesses, knights and fairies. Cooperate all fairy tales into this book with awesome illustrations.

[Frances Coe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely reference/collection of fairy tales including Cinderella, Hansel and Gretal, the princess and the pea etc with visuals

[ayesha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing for children and if you have kids who are scared of sleeping , tell them these stories and watch them just dream away

[Francesca Holland · Rating 5 out of 5]

In the book’s structure there are collections of fairy tale stories with a variety of genres. The genres range from romance, mysteries and light-hearted humour. This is one reason why I like the book, because there is a story that meets everyone’s preference. In particular, I would share this book with children to prove that fairy tales are for girls is a false claim. For that reason, the book proves that fairy tales do not always need to be based on Princes and Princesses who need to be saved. Instead there are other stories based on riddles and clues to unpick as seen in the story ‘The Three Gifts of the North Wind.’

The books presentation and illustrations stick to the theme of Fairy tales being old and traditional. This can enable the reader to understand the meaning behind a fairy tale and comparing the difference with other stories. Each story plot is structured in a similar format, for example there is a complication but, in the end, there is a positive solution which makes all the ‘good’ characters happy. In particular, there is a constant idea that good conquers evil. This is important to consider with children, because the stories’ structures are basic understandings of how a typical story is told. There could be a discussion of considering whether the ending would be the same if the main character chose a different option? Or thinking how could there be more suspense…

Additionally, I would not say that there is a distinct message aimed at for the reader. I believe that the structuring and use of genres in the stories inform the reader on the definition and meaning behind a fairy tale. The book is not seen to target a typical age range. I would use this book with a range of ages, but it would be more popular with younger years. For that reason, the book identifies the fundamentals of storytelling. However, I would still argue that there are opportunities for older years to take different learnings from the book. This could be from drama performances, creating their own fairy tale or expanding on an original fairy tale to make it more exciting.

The language used captures how old fairy tales can be. As well, the use of vocab and detail creates the book to be an exciting read. In that even though the stories are not very long they are pact full of emotion, detail and suspense. This is interesting to see, because it shows how each sentence has a point and purpose. The way the sentences are structured tell the story without going into the risk of the reader being confused. This is a crucial lesson for children to become effective writers in their story telling.

Another idea the book can give the reader is the use of how to tell a story. In some fairy tales the main focused object is something simple, for example oranges and a flower. This can help show how exciting a story can be, from the potential one can get from a simple object and where to take it within an adventure.

[Ella · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book emcompasses a range of fairtlaes, from well-known stories such as Snow White, Cinderella and Rumpelstiltskin to perhaps lesser-known tales, such as The Chase and The Three Gifts of the North Wind. With illustrations on every page and calligraphy-style writing, this book takes you through a beautiful variety of fairy tales with magic, princesses and witches. The imagination and details in the stories would captivate many young readers.

There are 20 stories and 240 pages, offering a wide variety of tales. Most stores range from 5 to 12 pages but they are all different. Each story also features a full page drawing, colourful and detailed. It is a thick book, but due to the number of stories, it can be easily picked up and put down, which may make it more attractive for pupils or teachers to read.

This book is very text-heavy, but I think the colours and pictures make it appear less daunting to read. To me, the pictures appear quite old-fashioned (even though it was only published in 2003) which helps to transport you to a magic fairytale of a land. Although the text is clear, it definitely includes a variety of challenging words, descriptive adjectives and long phrases. But these really help the imagery in the story. For example “from a bin of bent, discarded horses, a strange old man poked out a poker-long nose”. Picking out certain words and phrases could be a great tool to discuss with the pupils, such as “sniggered” and “flexed his fingers”. Rumpelstiltskin also features a short rhyming poem which could help link poetry into a lesson.

The text includes a high amount of speech in some stories such as Rumpelstiltskin. It may be nice for children to be certain characters, in groups or as a whole class. It could be a great asset to drama classes in English.

Naturally, the author’s own version and take on the stories are clear, but all the traditional elements still take place. The new take is quite refreshing to read. I do think these stories are more like the traditional stories than the Disney versions. The sadness and woe comes through more than in the film remakes.

The quality of the book is very high. The pages are thick and glossy, which make you feel that you are reading something very special.

What I really appreciate about this book is that McCaughren places all these wonderful stories together. It gives you so many stories at your fingertips, in one transportable book.

[R · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautiful collection of fairy tales. The illustrations are beautiful and the stories familiar and centred around the triumph over evil. Some stories may seem slightly dated for the modern generations. Children will often be aware of these stories as seen in Disney movies etc. They would also, however, be familiar with more modern fairy tales that explore more modern themes and convey more modern messages, e.g. Tangled, Frozen. Nevertheless, the stories included in this collection should still be circulated and built upon and I feel children would enjoy listening to and discussing them.
Can be used to discuss growth mindset ideas - what mindset is this character displaying? Cinderella’s Prince Charming never gives up his search for Cinderella (he perseveres and has a growth mindset).

[Stebby Julionatan · Rating 5 out of 5]

karena saya suka dongeng, maka nilai saya pasti 'bintang 5'. tapi bukan itu saja sih yang membuat saya tak ragu untuk menaruh penuh jumlah bintang di kolom rating. sebab cara menulis McCaughrean yang tak biasa -idiom-idiomnya yang segar, gurauannya yang satir namun mudah dimengerti oleh anak-anak serta caranya mengawali dongeng. well, saya benar-benar berhadapan dengan pendongeng yang tak biasa. hip!

[Catherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good, wide range of stories, not all from Western Europe and a fabulous contrast to the Disney version of many stories. There is a lovely lilt of language and complexity of vocabulary which makes it rich to read (eg "chroniclers scribbling in their history books" in the palace of Sleeping Beauty alongside all the more standard palace occupants). This would be a great book as a class book for looking at any one of these stories, or traditional stories generally, or for a child to enjoy themselves. Plenty of illustration.

[Tanisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good tales!

[Gabriella · Rating 3 out of 5]

- illustrations compliment story
- simple, short, to the point