A Twisted Tale
Disney-Hyperion book series From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A Twisted Tale, also called Twisted Tales in editions with the complete series, is an anthology series of books based around alternate "What if" spins on Disney animated and Pixar films. They are published by Disney-Hyperion, and written by different authors, including Liz Braswell, Jen Calonita, Elizabeth Lim, and Farrah Rochon.[1]
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Books
A Whole New World (2015)
Once Upon a Dream (2016)
- Based on: Sleeping Beauty
- Author: Liz Braswell
- Pages: 448
- Release date: April 5, 2016
- Scenario: "What if the Sleeping Beauty never woke up?"[3]
As Old as Time (2016)
- Based on: Beauty and the Beast
- Author: Liz Braswell
- Pages: 484
- Release date: September 6, 2016
- Scenario: "What if Belle's mother cursed the Beast?"[4]
Reflection (2018)
Part of Your World (2018)
- Based on: The Little Mermaid
- Author: Liz Braswell
- Pages: 475
- Release date: September 4, 2018
- Scenario: "What if Ariel had never defeated Ursula?"[6]
Mirror, Mirror (2019)
- Based on: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
- Author: Jen Calonita
- Pages: 350
- Release date: April 2, 2019
- Scenario: "What if the Evil Queen poisoned the prince?"[7]
Conceal, Don't Feel (2019)
- Based on: Frozen
- Author: Jen Calonita
- Pages: 320
- Release date: October 1, 2019
- Scenario: "What if Anna and Elsa never knew each other?"[8]
- Published as Let It Go in certain regions[citation needed]
Straight On Till Morning (2020)
- Based on: Peter Pan
- Author: Liz Braswell
- Pages: 496
- Release date: February 4, 2020
- Scenario: "What if Wendy first traveled to Never Land with Captain Hook?"[9]
So This is Love (2020)
- Based on: Cinderella
- Author: Elizabeth Lim
- Pages: 416
- Release date: April 7, 2020
- Scenario: "What if Cinderella never tried on the glass slipper?"[10]
Unbirthday (2020)
- Based on: Alice in Wonderland
- Author: Liz Braswell
- Pages: 512
- Release date: September 1, 2020
- Scenario: "What if Wonderland was in peril and Alice was very, very late?"[11]
Go the Distance (2021)
What Once Was Mine (2021)
Almost There (2022)
- Based on: The Princess and the Frog
- Author: Farrah Rochon
- Pages: 464
- Release date: September 6, 2022
- Scenario: "What if Tiana made a deal that changed everything?"[14]
Set in Stone (2023)
- Based on: The Sword in the Stone
- Author: Mari Mancusi
- Pages: 368
- Release date: March 31, 2023 (UK)
- Scenario: "What if Arthur wasn't supposed to be king?"
- Available in AUS but no US release date at this time.
When You Wish Upon A Star (2023)
- Based on: Pinocchio
- Author: Elizabeth Lim
- Pages: 480
- Release date: April 4, 2023
- Scenario: "What if the Blue Fairy wasn't supposed to help Pinocchio?"[15]
Suddenly Super (2023)
- Based on: The Incredibles
- Author: Jen Calonita
- Pages: 368
- Release date: August 31, 2023 (UK)
- Scenario: "What if Violet became an agent of Syndrome?"[16]
- Available in AUS but no US release date at this time.
A Twisted Tale Anthology (2023)
- Authors: Livia Blackburne, Liz Braswell, Jen Calonita, M.K. England, Elizabeth Lim, Micol Ostow, Kristina Perez, and Farrah Rochon
- Pages: 573
- Release date: October 3, 2023
- Includes 16 short stories based on various films like Snow White, Treasure Planet, Brave, and The Princess and the Frog.
- Internationally, this was published in two volumes with eight stories per volume.
Fate Be Changed (2024)
Princess of Thieves (2024)
- Based on: Robin Hood
- Author: Mari Mancusi
- Pages: 384
- Release date: September 5, 2024 (UK)
- Scenario: "What if Maid Marian were the real outlaw?"
- Available in AUS but no US release date at this time.
Sally's Lament (2024)
- Based on: The Nightmare Before Christmas
- Author: Mari Mancusi
- Pages: 352
- Release date: October 8, 2024
- Scenario: "What if Sally discovered Christmas Town?"
- This is the first seasonal Twisted Tale book surrounding Halloween and Christmas.
Be Prepared (2024)
- Based on: The Lion King
- Author: Farrah Rochon
- Pages: 336
- Release date: December 1, 2024 (AUS)
- Scenario: "What if Nala was compelled to team up with Scar for a secret reason?"
- Available in the UK but no US release date at this time.
Cruel Truth (2025)
- Based on: 101 Dalamatians
- Author: Jen Calonita
- Release date: May 1, 2025 (AUS)
- Scenario: "What if Anita and Cruella were best friends?"
How Far I'll Go (2025)
No One Gets Left Behind (2026)
- Based on: Lilo & Stitch
- Author: Keala Kendall
- Release date: Fall 2026
- Scenario: Unknown
Graphic novels and Manga
A graphic novel version of the 2018 book Part of Your World, adapted by Stephanie Kate Strohm, was released on June 13, 2023.[18] A graphic novel version of the 2020 book Straight On Till Morning, also adapted by Stephanie Kate Strohm, was released on June 11, 2024. A graphic novel version of the 2022 book Almost There, adapted by Jamila Rowser, is currently in development and is set for release on June 10, 2025.
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