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mergs_scribbles's review
4.5
This was fun! I know absolutely nothing about Swan Lake so I can’t say anything about how it compares to the ballet but I enjoyed the story and characters. I also like the conclusion Odette came to at the end— a good moral!
dreaming_book_witch's review
5.0
This was a Blue Hen Nomination and I really enjoyed this graphic novel that is based around Swan Lake. The story is beautiful and so is the artwork. I love the quest and the characters. I highly recommend this story.
michellew123's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
gingerbread_void's review against another edition
3.0
This was a very cute story about friendship and a great retelling of Swan Lake. I loved that one of the mcs had a disability. As someone with a disability it's always amazing to see that sort of representation in a book for kids. Over all this was a really cute and sweet book I would definitely recommend.
thenextgenlibrarian's review
4.0
Frozen meets Shrek meets The Wizard of Oz in this adorable, laugh-out-loud middle grade graphic novel.
jkenna1990's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this graphic novel retelling of Swan Lake. We follow Odette, Dillie, and Fred as they go on a quest to break Odette's curse of turning into a swan every day at sunrise. Along the way they face many monsters as well as evil humans who try to hamper them on their quest. Will they be able to break Odette's curse? You'll have to read and find out for yourself!
I really loved the characters in this graphic novel. The girls were awesome, sword fighting, adventurers and they went on the quest all on their own with no boys to save them. Overall, this was a really great graphic novel and I think any fan of adventure books would be happy to check this out!
I really loved the characters in this graphic novel. The girls were awesome, sword fighting, adventurers and they went on the quest all on their own with no boys to save them. Overall, this was a really great graphic novel and I think any fan of adventure books would be happy to check this out!
ellbo_oks333's review
4.0
Thank you NetGalley and HarperAlley for providing the E-ARC of this book.
WOW, I did not know that this book was written by Rex Ogle, and I'm in love. I thought this was such a cute and daring re-telling of Swan Lake. The characters and artwork gave me huge "She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (Netflix remake 2018)" vibes, which happens to be my all-time favorite cartoon series. I loved the simple quest paired with strong female-characters, showing different spectrums of personalities. I love the themes of friendship and the little bits of romance between the main characters.
I definitely will continue to read more of his books. Recommend 10/10
WOW, I did not know that this book was written by Rex Ogle, and I'm in love. I thought this was such a cute and daring re-telling of Swan Lake. The characters and artwork gave me huge "She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (Netflix remake 2018)" vibes, which happens to be my all-time favorite cartoon series. I loved the simple quest paired with strong female-characters, showing different spectrums of personalities. I love the themes of friendship and the little bits of romance between the main characters.
I definitely will continue to read more of his books. Recommend 10/10
thenextgenlib's review
4.0
Frozen meets Shrek meets The Wizard of Oz in this adorable, laugh-out-loud middle grade graphic novel.
droar's review
4.0
Fun! I'm not super familiar with Swan Lake (by which I mean my knowledge comes exclusively from my The Swan Princess phase in middle school) but this felt like a fun twist on the base cursed transformation premise with lots of Friendship! (tm) instead of romance. While its a bit heavy handed at times I think this will totally work for middle schoolers.