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Snow White: A Graphic Novel

Matt Phelan
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Snow White: A Graphic Novel

Fiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Published in 2016

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Matt Phelan

Snow White: A Graphic Novel

Fiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Published in 2016
Book Details
Format

Graphic Novel/Book • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 1920s

Publication Year

2016

Recommended Reading Age

11-14 years

Lexile Level

480L

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Super Short Summary

Snow White: A Graphic Novel by Matt Phelan is a reimagining of the classic fairy tale set in the 1920s. It tells the story of a young person named Snow White facing challenges imposed by a wicked stepmother in a noir-inspired, historical setting. The artwork provides a visually compelling narrative without relying heavily on text.

Reviews & Readership

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<Snow White: A Graphic Novel> by Matt Phelan has been praised for its beautiful, minimalist art and creative reinterpretation of the classic fairy tale set in 1920s New York. The visual storytelling is engaging, although some readers found the plot pacing uneven and certain characters underdeveloped. Overall, it’s an imaginative and visually appealing adaptation.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Snow White: A Graphic Novel?

A reader who would enjoy Matt Phelan's Snow White: A Graphic Novel is likely a fan of classic fairy tales retold with a modern twist, particularly in graphic novel form. Similar to readers of Rena Telgemeier's Smile or Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book: Graphic Novel, they appreciate visually compelling narratives and imaginative storytelling.

Book Details
Format

Graphic Novel/Book • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 1920s

Publication Year

2016

Recommended Reading Age

11-14 years

Lexile Level

480L

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