Plain Jane and the Mermaid
- Subject
- Comics & Graphic Novels - Fantasy
- Age
- 9-12 years
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 368
- Publisher
- Roaring Brook Press
- Size
- 14.0 cm × 20.3 cm
- ISBN
- 9781250314864
Eisner Award Winner
A New York Times Best Children's Books of the Year
An NPR Best Book of the Year
From Anya's Ghost and Be Prepared author Vera Brosgol comes an instant classic graphic novel that flips every fairy tale you know on its head!
Jane is incredibly plain. Everyone says so: her parents, the villagers, and her horrible cousin who kicks her out of her own house. Determined to get some semblance of independence, Jane prepares to propose to the princely Peter. It’s a good plan!
Or it would’ve been, if he wasn’t kidnapped by a mermaid. Jane must venture underwater to rescue her maybe-fiancé. But the depths of the ocean hold beautiful mysteries and dangerous creatures. What good can a plain Jane do?
Already love Vera’s work? Don’t miss her first novel, Return to Sender!
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What reviewers said
Eisner Award Winner
A New York Times Best Children's Books of the Year
An NPR Best Book of the Year
On ALA's 2024 Best Graphic Novels for Children Reading List
A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year
"A cabaret of tropes and figures from many tales we know and love, spun anew. Flecks from Alice in Wonderland, Hansel and Gretel, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and Beauty and the Beast sparkle across the pages of this graphic novel like antique glitter." New York Times
"This rollicking tale of an insecure girl finding her strength and breaking from tradition is another triumph for Brosgol."
"In a story bolstered by a wonderful cast, an otherworldly setting, and poignantly accessible feelings, Brosgol once again captures magic, menace, and humanity."
"Complex characters, twists and turns, and beautiful artwork blend harmoniously for a perfect read that will jump-start the imagination."
"A funny and fast-paced feminist adventure masterfully told through the comics medium."
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