Tinder

In her beautifully crafted novel inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale "The Tinderbox," Costa Award winner Sally Gardner tells the story of Otto Hundebiss, a weary soldier who defies Death and uncovers a world filled with magic and peril. Guided by a half beast, he embarks on a journey that introduces him to the pure-hearted Safire, the cunning Mistress Jabber, and the fearsome Lady of the Nail. As he navigates this dark realm, he learns the true power of the tinderbox and the wolves he commands, all while grappling with the tension between desire and the cost of riches. This haunting tale weaves themes of love and loss within the fabric of a timeless fairy tale.