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Fairest of All : A Tale of the Wicked Queen by Serena Valentino (2017, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherRandom House Children's Books
ISBN-101368011462
ISBN-139781368011464
eBay Product ID (ePID)237537482
Product Key Features
Book TitleFairest of All : a Tale of the Wicked Queen
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicRoyalty, Comics & Graphic Novels / Media Tie-In, Fairy Tales & Folklore / General, General, Comics & Graphic Novels / General
Publication Year2017
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction
AuthorSerena Valentino
Book SeriesVillains Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight7.2 Oz
Item Length7 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceYoung Adult Audience
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsThe evil stepmother in this retelling of "Snow White" starts life as a commoner who marries the king and becomes a loving mother to his little girl. How does she develop into a murderous monster? Valentino constructs an emotionally complex story that investigates the queen's origins as the daughter of a cruel mirror maker. The bitter man never showed his daughter any love, frequently telling her she was ugly. He bargained away his soul to give the beautiful wife he cherished the child she longed for and was devastated when she died in childbirth. The queen discovers that three witchy sisters--the king's cousins--brokered this supernatural deal. They appear throughout the story, continually weaving their evil magic into the queen's life and encouraging her to do horrible deeds. The royal family's lives are richly described, with the inclusion of a new character: trusted lady-in-waiting Verona. Also called "the fairest one of all" by the magic mirror, Verona is banished by the queen. The dwarves are barely seen, but many familiar plot points remain in this graphic adaptation. The tolls of parental resentment, jealousy, envy, and magic manifest in the queen's behavior as the story progresses. The illustrations, in black and white with large quantities of off-putting green, are striking. The queen's and Snow White's likenesses to Disney characters are evident; most characters read White. Of interest to readers who wish to deeply explore a tale remembered from childhood. (Graphic fantasy. 12-16)- Kirkus (Mar 1, 2023)
Grade FromSeventh Grade
Series Volume Number1
Grade ToTwelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal813.6
SynopsisFor anyone who's seen Walt Disney's Snow White, you'll know that the Wicked Queen is one evil woman After all, it's not everyone who wants to cut out their teenage step-daughter's heart and have it delivered back in a locked keepsake box. (And even if this sort of thing is a common urge, we don't know many people who have acted upon it.) Now, for the first time, we'll examine the life of the Wicked Queen and find out just what it is that makes her so nasty. Here's a hint: the creepy-looking man in the magic mirror is not just some random spooky visage-and he just might have something to do with the Queen's wicked ways, For anyone who's seen Walt Disney's Snow White, you'll know that the Wicked Queen is one evil woman! After all, it's not everyone who wants to cut out their teenage step-daughter's heart and have it delivered back in a locked keepsake box. (And even if this sort of thing is a common urge, we don't know many people who have acted upon it.) Now, for the first time, we'll examine the life of the Wicked Queen and find out just what it is that makes her so nasty. Here's a hint: the creepy-looking man in the magic mirror is not just some random spooky visage--and he just might have something to do with the Queen's wicked ways! Enjoy Serena Valentino's entire Villain's series. Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen (Book 1) The Beast Within: A Tale of Beauty's Prince (Book 2) Poor Unfortunate Soul: A Tale of the Sea Witch (Book 3) Mistress of All Evil: A Tale of the Dark Fairy (Book 4) Mother Knows Best: A Tale of the Old Witch (Book 5) The Odd Sisters: A Villains Novel (Book 6) Evil Thing (Book 7)
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- 11 Mar, 2025
Book was very good, very little obvious ...
Book was very good, very little obvious wear.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 06 Feb, 2019
Fairest of them all
I have not finished this book yet but so far it has been a great read!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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