30 review for Sleeping Beauty: The Graphic Novel

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   5 out of 5

   Kara – Nov 18, 2016

   The zombies were a nice touch, but how could the parents just forget about the curse?

2. 

   5 out of 5

   Truly – Oct 03, 2012

   This variation was a little too short for my taste and not very descriptive.

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   5 out of 5

   Elizabeth – Nov 09, 2017

   The illustrations were great and the language was modern. I liked that it was closer to the original tale with the 12 (13) fairies.

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   5 out of 5

   Jennifer – Jan 12, 2010

   While I love graphic novels, particularly of the dark and twisty variety, this one had one specific section that was so bordering on plagiarism from Disney's version that it was embarrassing. Just using synonyms to replace words does not make the sentence your own. Powell’s Version: “The Princess shall indeed grow in beauty and goodness, deeply loved by all who know her. But on her fifteenth birthday, she will cut her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel . . . and she will die!!” Disney’s Ver While I love graphic novels, particularly of the dark and twisty variety, this one had one specific section that was so bordering on plagiarism from Disney's version that it was embarrassing. Just using synonyms to replace words does not make the sentence your own. Powell’s Version: “The Princess shall indeed grow in beauty and goodness, deeply loved by all who know her. But on her fifteenth birthday, she will cut her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel . . . and she will die!!” Disney’s Version: “The Princess shall indeed grow in grace and beauty, beloved by all who know her. But, before the sun sets on her 16th birthday, she shall prick her finger, on the spindle of a spinning wheel—AND DIE!” Those two phrases are just far too close to one another for Powell to call his work his own.

5. 

   5 out of 5

   Kristen Harvey – Dec 15, 2009

   We all know the story of Sleeping Beauty, but I loved the small twists to the tale that this graphic novel rendition spun to keep it new and interesting. The drawings were incredible unique and drew my eye when I first looked at it. I can only compare it to that of Tim Burton. The characters have big eyes and the overall feel of the graphic novel is darker. I absolutely enjoyed reading the History of Sleeping Beauty at the end of the book as well as glancing through the discussion questions and w We all know the story of Sleeping Beauty, but I loved the small twists to the tale that this graphic novel rendition spun to keep it new and interesting. The drawings were incredible unique and drew my eye when I first looked at it. I can only compare it to that of Tim Burton. The characters have big eyes and the overall feel of the graphic novel is darker. I absolutely enjoyed reading the History of Sleeping Beauty at the end of the book as well as glancing through the discussion questions and writing prompts that were to go along with the book. Another great book to use in elementary schools and elementary school libraries.

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   5 out of 5

   Miri – Aug 15, 2013

   The illustrations in this one were so weird (I hated the characters' eyes, the prince's in particular), and didn't do a good job showing perspective so sometimes I couldn't tell what exactly was happening in a panel. Combined with one of the lamest fairy tale stories, this is probably my least favorite of the graphic novels so far. The illustrations in this one were so weird (I hated the characters' eyes, the prince's in particular), and didn't do a good job showing perspective so sometimes I couldn't tell what exactly was happening in a panel. Combined with one of the lamest fairy tale stories, this is probably my least favorite of the graphic novels so far.

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   5 out of 5

   Crystal – Dec 12, 2009

   The story is the traditional telling of the classic with clear, bright illustrations. At the end of the graphic novel, the author includes a glossary, a short history of the story, discussion questions, writing prompts, and a website for further exploration.

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   5 out of 5

   Bonnie – Jan 12, 2015

   I was hoping for more. Even still, a good quick read for young readers.

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   5 out of 5

   Inge – Sep 21, 2010

   For the gloomy gothic young reader. Nothing remarkable, but a decent effort with a nice glossary in the back.

10. 

    5 out of 5

    Rachel Hill –

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    4 out of 5

    Nikki –

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    4 out of 5

    Nate Balcom –

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    4 out of 5

    Bethany Teel –

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    4 out of 5

    Jessica –

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    4 out of 5

    Jonas –

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    4 out of 5

    Sheri Chamberlain –

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    4 out of 5

    Michele –

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    5 out of 5

    Julie Bergley –

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    5 out of 5

    Cynthia Shutts –

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    4 out of 5

    Marily –

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    4 out of 5

    Lee Anne – Feb 24, 2015

    Thoroughly enjoyable. The art style wasn't my favorite but it was still nice. Thoroughly enjoyable. The art style wasn't my favorite but it was still nice.

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    5 out of 5

    DANISH IZWAN –

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    5 out of 5

    tyler j l williams –

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    5 out of 5

    Grace –

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    5 out of 5

    Leo –

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    4 out of 5

    Whitney Maas –

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    4 out of 5

    Jessica –

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    5 out of 5

    Emily –

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    5 out of 5

    Syd –

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    5 out of 5

    Ghislaine –