By: Sarah Mlynowski
Genre: Adventure; comedy; fantasy
Series: Whatever After Book 1
Synopsis: Abby and her younger brother are transported into Snow White's fairy tale.
Summary:
When Abby and her younger brother, Jonah, are swallowed up by the mirror in their basement, they are transported into the fairy tale of Snow White. But hey - they're heroes because they stopped Snow from eating the poison apple. Great, right? Wrong! Now Snow will never meet her prince or live happily ever after. So now it's up to Jonah and Abby to... not get poisoned, sneak into the castle, and change Snow's story back. Then hopefully they will be able to find their way home.
Q&A:
1. How enticing was the plot? - The story was very entertaining: I read the whole book in one sitting.
2. How well were the characters developed? Were they likable? - The story is told from the point of view of 10 year old Abby. She is opinionated, sweet, and totally relatable. Jonah, on the other hand, is the comedy effect of the story. He is funny and adorable, overall very likable. Snow, is sweet and timid, and although she plays the "dumb blonde" sometimes, she's a likable character as well.
3. What was the setting of the story? - The story takes place in modern times, but Abby and Jonah are transported to the fairy tale kingdom of Zamel.
4. Was there an overall moral message to the story that the characters learn? - After being in a fairy tale for a few days, Abby is much more appreciative of the things she has. Even in a new town that she doesn't want to be in, she is realizing how blessed that she is and is thankful for the things that she has.
5. Was the end satisfying? - Yes. I don't want to give it away... but victory does come to the good guys.
Ratings:
None Whatsoever Moderate Dude, YES
LOL Level:
1 2 3 4 5
Tear Jerker Level:
1 2 3 4 5
Can't Put It Down Level:
1 2 3 4 5
Nail Biter Level:
1 2 3 4 5
Good Book Level:
1 2 3 4 5
Suggested Age Range:
4-6 6-9 9-12 12-15 15-18
Noteworthy:
This was a great book! It was a page-turning, laugh-out-loud, want-to-read-the-whole-series sort of book. Just a heads up: the story of Snow White is based off the Grimm's Fairy Tale version of the story, not the Disney version. Don't worry; the story isn't dark. However, the Evil Queen is trying to kill Snow White, and it is told how she tries to do so. The story is not scary, but readers may be surprised to find that it does not follow the classic Disney tale of Snow White. Overall, the book was wonderful. I hope you decide to put down that phone and read it!
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~ Misten
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