Plain Jane and the Mermaid by Vera BrosgolMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
A nice graphic novel with a message about the real value of a person--not how they look. Of course, it sort of kicks itself in the foot by starting out the title as "Plain" Jane but we soon discover that Jane is full of ingenuity, bravery, and kindness. Is it predictable--yes. Do I sort of hate that there is the reverse stereo-type that the beautiful mermaid is evil--yes. But in a world of fairy princesses its nice to have another protagonist that celebrates something other than looks.
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