How does a novel reimagine a classic tale with a new protagonist?

A novel can take a familiar story and make it feel brand new by giving it a new protagonist, like giving your favorite toy a whole new adventure.

Imagine you have a favorite bedtime story about a brave knight who saves a castle. Now, imagine that same story is told again, but this time from the perspective of the knight’s little brother, someone who was hiding under the bed and saw everything. That's what happens when a novel reimagines a classic tale with a new protagonist: it tells the same story, but through fresh eyes.

A classic tale is like a puzzle you've put together many times. You know every piece by heart. But if someone gives you new pieces, maybe a different color or shape, and asks you to make the same picture again, it becomes a whole new experience. That's what happens when a novel adds a new protagonist.

The old story is still there, but now you’re looking at it from a different angle, just like seeing your favorite puzzle with brand-new pieces!