Since this is regina doman s fifth fairy tale novel, i knew when i opened alex odonnell and the 40 cyberthieves, that i was in for quite an adventure. The title of domans latest installment, black as night. See all books authored by regina doman, including angel in the waters, and the shadow of the bear book 1, and more on. We had a long and rather awesome run as a retailer of fun catholic fiction, sold a ton of books and met a lot of amazing readers. A fairy tale retold bethlehem books, july 2004, paperback, 430 pages may sound a bit dark on the surface, but the story abounds with a light and faith that transcends the classic fairy tale it is based on. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Regina doman is the author of several books for young adults, including most recently black as night. In its mothers womb, a tiny baby grows, explores the waters, and talks with the angel who is there. Jan 23, 2014 if youre a parent or teacher just looking for good books not necessarily written, edited, or endorsed by me, i always recommend, bethlehem books, or blogs that specialize in compiling good books for catholic students. Books by regina doman christian fiction authors, writers who. Oct 31, 2008 regina doman is the author of over a dozen books, including young adult novels, picture books, and graphic novels. Today, ten years later, angel in the waters still impacts me emotionally in this very same way. How do you come up with the names for your characters.
That means i need to take a break from the fairy tale novels in order to focus on writing these books, if i hope to write them at all. A fairy tale retold the fairy tale novels book 4 kindle edition by doman, regina. The fairytale series are not only adventurous dramas and heartwrenching romances, but also inspiring examples of modern young people, finding gods will in their lives. The title of doman s latest installment, black as night. When teenaged rachel durham finds a way that she and her eleven stepsisters can sneak out of their chesapeake bayside home after midnight, their troubled fundamentalist father enlists the help of paul fester, an exsoldier and traveling juggler, to find out what the girls are up to. Alex odonnell and the 40 cyberthieves the fairy tale novels. A fairy tale retold bethlehem books and is the series editor of catholic teen novel project sophia. Books by regina doman author of the shadow of the bear. Since this is regina domans fifth fairy tale novel, i knew when i opened alex odonnell and the 40 cyberthieves, that i was in for quite an adventure. Buy angel in the waters by regina doman online at alibris. Like her other novels, regina doman s new book is based on a fairy tale, this time rapunzel. Alex odonnell and the 40 cyberthieves the fairy tale.
Sadly, i dont read much fiction, so im not the best resource for recommendations, apart from what i distribute. She received her bachelors degree in 1992 from franciscan university of steubenville with a major in tv communications and concentrations in drama and scriptwriting after graduating from university, she worked for two years as an. As with all regina doman s books, there are some content issues since the books were written for teens and young adults. Amazingly, the story is equally engaging for parents as it.
Regina doman is a wellrespected catholic fiction writer and editor. The second of regina doman s fairy tale novels, black as night retells snow white through the often humorous, always fascinating, and frequently heartpounding adventure of blanche brier in new york city. Based on a littleknown fairy tale, it became something of a phenomenon among homeschool teens. Doman graduated in 1988 from koinoinia academy of warren, new jersey.
Beloved by adults and teens alike, these books by regina doman each take a fairy tale and turn it into a modern, yet never jaded or cynical, retelling. She has produced audio dramas including enemy brothers, perpetuas choice, and her own book shadow of the bear. This is the fourth installment of domans fairy tales retold series. Per usual, doman does a fantastic job creating a semi anyway plausible situation, allowing the familiar story of. Metro area writing and editing 9 people have recommended regina. Explore books by regina doman with our selection at. These gentle illustrations and wise words tell the story of that baby and the angel in the waters. Regina doman books list of books by author regina doman. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
The fairy tale retold series in order regina doman fictiondb. The second of regina domans fairy tale novels, black as night retells snow white through the often humorous, always fascinating, and frequently heartpounding adventure of blanche brier in new york city. The complete series list for a fairy tale retold regina doman. This one is based on one of the grimms brothers lesser known tales entitled, the twelve dancing princesses, which tells the story of 12 sisters who are enchanted into glamorously dancing each night away to their own detriment.
She received her bachelors degree in 1992 from franciscan university of steubenville with a major in tv communications and concentrations in drama and scriptwriting. Regina doman is the author of the fairy tale novels series, coauthor of catholic philosopher chick and habemus papam, and editor of the john paul 2 high series. Rapunzel let down is catholic author regina domans latest in a series of fairy tale novels, but this story is certainly aimed at a more mature audience than the former novels in the series. Now that rapunzel let down, the sixth fairy tale novel. Now in a book with childfriendly illustrations, the story is prepared to help other parents and kids explore the question. After a family tragedy, regina doman told her children the story of job. She has written an opera, a comic book series, several picture books, and a lesson plan for teaching. Amazingly, the story is equally engaging for parents as it is for children. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the midnight dancers. I had the opportunity to share this book with my thirteen year old son, who joins. Regina doman is a christian writer who was born in 1970 in havertown, pennsylvania. A fairy tale retold is a new novel for teens and young adults from bethlehem books, written by regina doman. Doman wrote angel in the waters while expecting her first child in 1995. To her credit, though, she is able to give us a totally different story filled with twists and turns while at the same time keeping it.
She, her husband, and their children live at shirefeld, their homestead in the shenandoah valley of virginia. Author regina doman has made this trick a little less challenging by writing a series of books that are both engaging and appropriate for teen and grown up. Im please to annouce that she has just released the latest volume. See the complete a fairy tale retold series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Regina doman catholic wife, mother, author, editor washington d. The protagonist and narrator must solve the mystery of who the woman in white is in order to gain a happily ever after with his. From start to finish, alex odonnell was an exciting read filled with vivid descriptions, quirky characters, and a fullyloaded plot. They follow young adults and the challenges they all face as catholics in a world that hides supernatural good and evil behind mundane normalcy. Good books for catholic kids is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an. Black as night by regina doman a catholic book spotlight. Regina doman has resumed writing and publishing catholic books after taking a year off to grieve following the tragic accidental death of her fouryearold. The story of job ebook 9781505111767 by regina doman. If youre a parent or teacher just looking for good books not necessarily written, edited, or endorsed by me, i always recommend, bethlehem books, or blogs that specialize in compiling good books for catholic students. In 1 fundamental facts for catholic kids popular childrens author bernadette mccarver snyder answers questions about basic things kids might see in a catholic church.
Doman is the author of a series of young adult novels, beginning with the shadow of the bear. Regina doman, born in 1970 in pennsylvania, graduated from franciscan university of steubenville and worked in new york city as assistant editor of lay witness magazine from 19921994, and wrote columns and articles for various publications. Regina doman is the author of the fairy tale novels series, coauthor of catholic philosopher chick and habemus papam, and editor of the. Regina doman is an absolutely amazing and clever author. The protagonist and narrator must solve the mystery of who the woman in white is in order to gain a happily ever after with his wife. Regina doman is the author of over a dozen books, including young adult novels, picture books, and graphic novels. The a fairy tale retold book series by regina doman includes books the shadow of the bear book 1, black as night.
Regina doman publisher and author chesterton press. While the first three built on each other and should definitely be read in order, the midnight dancers is only loosely connected and can easily be read as its own story. Regina doman has 20 books on goodreads with 15050 ratings. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. As with the other books in the series however, this is a skillfully written story with a message. Regina doman has resumed writing and publishing catholic books after taking a year off to grieve following the tragic accidental death of her fouryearold son. Her books set the standard for this genre and she is always pleasant and professional to work with. Regina doman is a writer and novelist residing in front royal, va. Bethlehem published domans first book, snow white and rose red. Now in a book with childfriendly illustrations, the story is prepared to help other parents and children explore the question. A fairy tale retold book 2, waking rose book 3, and several more.
I do think that you should read the books in order, so you understand who is who and what is referenced from the other books. Catholic author regina doman has a whole series of fairy tale retellings such as the shadow of the bear. Her life is in danger, but will her friends learn who is pursing her before its too late. Chesterton press undergoing a change in 2020, i closed the retail site of chestertonpress. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.