Bluebeard

"Bluebeard" by Clifton Johnson is a retelling crafted for young minds that carries with it themes of trust, curiosity, danger, and the power of familial love. The story introduces us to Bluebeard, a rich man whose striking beard is only surpassed by the rumors surrounding his past wives. Fatima, a young woman, marries Bluebeard despite her reservations, and she is given keys to every room in his grand house, with one room strictly off-limits; however, Fatima's curiosity gets the better of her, and she enters the forbidden chamber, discovering a gruesome secret and setting off a chain of perilous events that test her courage and resourcefulness. Fatima's life is put in grave danger, but with her brothers at her side, she triumphs, claiming what is rightfully hers and finding freedom from her dangerous marriage in this thrilling adaptation of the classic tale.