Snow White by Matt Phelan
Reviewed by: Joscelyn Lockwood, Children’s Department
Genre: Fantasy, Graphic Novel
Suggested Age: Children, Tweens
What is the book about?: A retelling of the classic Snow White fairy tale, set in Depression-Era New York City. Samantha “Snow” White is a young girl sent away to a boarding school by her father, a stock market tycoon, shortly after the death of her mother and arrival of her step-mother. Tragedy strikes again for young Snow and she’s left on her own against the evil ministrations of her step-mother.
My Review: Though incredibly light on the dialogue, I was surprised by how much I loved this book. My favorite parts were easily anything involving the Seven, though they aren’t dwarves like in the original Disney version of the tale. This would be a great short read for a child just looking to get into Graphic Novels, or even an adult seeking something different from what they’d normally pick. I’m definitely going to be looking into this author’s other works.
Three Words That Describe This Book: Emotional, Fun, Unique
Give This a Try if You Like… Graphic novels, Fairy tale retellings, Quick Reads
Rating: 4/5
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