The sleeper and the spindle (Record no. 826195)
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| 000 -LEADER | |
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| fixed length control field | 01378nam a22001577a 4500 |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 9781408878422 |
| 040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE | |
| Transcribing agency | PK-LaCSN |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | F823 |
| Author Mark | GAI |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Gaiman, Neil |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | The sleeper and the spindle |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. | |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc. | London |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. | Bloomsbury |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc. | 2016 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Pages | 66 |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, Abstract, Review | The Sleeper and the Spindle by Neil Gaiman is a reimagined fairy tale that blends elements of Sleeping Beauty and Snow White in a dark and captivating way. The story follows a queen (reminiscent of Snow White) who, on the eve of her wedding, embarks on a perilous journey to a neighboring kingdom. There, an enchanted sleep has taken hold, spreading from the cursed castle where a mysterious "sleeper" lies, a victim of a spell. Accompanied by three dwarfs, the queen travels through the sleeping land, encountering challenges as she seeks to break the curse. The tale twists the traditional narrative of a helpless princess waiting for rescue, offering a strong, independent heroine who takes action into her own hands. The story explores themes of power, sacrifice, and the subversion of classic fairy tale tropes, all wrapped in Gaiman’s signature dark, lyrical prose. Illustrated by Chris Riddell, the book is as visually enchanting as it is narratively rich, with detailed, gothic-style artwork that complements the mood of the story. |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) | |
| Source of classification or shelving scheme | Dewey Decimal Classification |
| Koha item type | Books |
| Withdrawn status | Price effective from | Source of classification or shelving scheme | Damaged status | Not for loan | Home library | Current library | Shelving location | Cost, normal purchase price | Total checkouts | Full call number | Barcode | Date last seen | Lost status | Date acquired | Koha item type |
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| Not withdrawn | 11/11/2024 | Dewey Decimal Classification | Not damaged | Available for loans | Bahawalpur Campus (Senior Library - Central Region) | Bahawalpur Campus (Senior Library - Central Region) | Fiction Books Section | 1.00 | F 823 GAI 001555135 | 001555135 | 11/11/2024 | Available | 11/11/2024 | Books |