 | Plain Jane and the mermaid Author: Brosgol, Vera | |
| Price: $12.29 | ||
Summary:
Jane is incredibly plain. Determined to get some semblance of independence, Jane prepares to propose to the princely Peter, who might just say yes to get away from his father. Or it would've been if he wasn't kidnapped by a mermaid. In graphic novel format.
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 2.30 Points: 1.0 Quiz: 551847 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (03/15/24)
School Library Journal (+) (00/05/24)
Booklist (+) (04/15/24)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (00/04/24)
The Hornbook (+) (00/05/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 04/15/2024 *Starred Review* Jane Brown has problems. Shunned for her plain appearance, she has no one to turn to when her parents die and a contemptuous cousin, the only male heir, plans to kick her out of her family home. No sooner do things take a turn for the better (the gorgeous Peter agrees to marry her for the wealth he’ll inherit) than they take a turn for the worse: gorgeous Peter is kidnapped by a gorgeous mermaid. Embarking on a quest to save her prospective husband and thus ensure her future, Jane plunges into the depths of not only the ocean but also a confrontation with her own demons and her own family history. Flowing with the power of Brosgol’s expressive, animated art, which is at turns fierce, poignant, eerie, and hilarious, Jane’s story serves as both a captivating tale of personal growth and an authentic, sometimes very angry reckoning with the cultural idea of beauty. Here, that beauty can lure, trick, and betray even those who possess it, and the only hope is a deep, hard look into the mirror and asking what makes someone the fairest of them all. In a story bolstered by a wonderful cast, an otherworldly setting, and poignantly accessible feelings, Brosgol once again captures magic, menace, and humanity. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
