Description:

Once upon a time, in New York City, two girls meet a mysterious stranger, Bear, who comes to their door one winter night. Rose quickly befriends him, but Blanche is suspicious. She's seen him covertly associate with the drug crowd at their high school, and he tries to sell valuable church artifacts to shady dealers when he's not hanging out at the abandoned church next to their high school. But Rose is impressed by Bear's love and knowledge of literature and poetry. And yet, as events unfold, even Rose is forced to admit that Bear is hiding dangerous activities from them. A classic fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm comes to life as two very different sisters, timid Blanche and impulsive Rose, seek to discover Bear's identity and secret mission. New 2008 revision of a teen novel that has become a cult favorite with hundreds of readers features a new cover and new typesetting.