Why read The Tunnel?

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Anthony Browne is at his most brilliant in a new edition of this profound picture book about sibling relations.

Once upon a time there lived a brother and sister who were complete opposites and constantly fought and argued. One day they discovered the tunnel. The boy goes through it at…

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2 authors picked The Tunnel as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Barbara Lehman

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This contemporary retelling of Little Red Riding Hood is moody and pensive, and very unique. It is not humorous, and it is definitely weird - but I find myself having a lasting affection for this strange retelling. In it, two fractious siblings travel via portal (the tunnel) from an urban setting into a forest filled with haunting suggestions of fairy tale imagery. They are forced to face internal challenges in order to escape back to their home, which then changes their relationship roles to each other.

From Barbara's list on upcycled tales for children all told with a twist.

Alexandre Lacroix

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What does happen when you get into a dark tunnel? When you quit reality to enter the realm of dreams and nightmares? A great story by the great Anthony Browne, which also deals with the relationship between sister and brother.

From Alexandre's list on bedtime stories.