Copyright Date:
2023
Edition Date:
2023
Release Date:
06/13/23
Illustrator:
Matthews, Kelly, Matthews, Nichole,
Pages:
155 pages
ISBN:
Publisher: 1-368-06818-9 Perma-Bound: 0-8000-4026-0
ISBN 13:
Publisher: 978-1-368-06818-5 Perma-Bound: 978-0-8000-4026-0
Dewey:
Fic
LCCN:
2021023467
Dimensions:
23 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews
(Mon Jun 05 00:00:00 CDT 2023)
A graphic adaptation of an entry from the popular Twisted Tale series that reimagines Disney fairy tales.Basing her work on Braswell's 2018 novel of the same name that remixes "The Little Mermaid," Strohm presents readers with a cinematic, full-color graphic novel that ponders what might have happened if mermaid Ariel had never defeated the nefarious sea witch Ursula. Rather than having a fairy-tale wedding to Prince Eric, Ariel is made to serve her undersea home, Atlantica, as its queen after her father, King Triton, bargains himself away to save her. When Ursula, now living on land as Eric's wife, Vanessa, puts his kingdom at risk with her evil aspirations, he and Ariel must find a way to expose her and put an end to her conniving machinations. This graphic interpretation is captivating in its own right: Fans of the classic Disney film should be delighted with the highly recognizable characters and the visually stylish format culminating in a happily-ever-after. Panels burst to life with bright action sequences working in concert with evocative facial close-ups, keeping the pages flying with swooning eyes and a race to beat the clock as Ursula's powers grow. As this closely follows the Disney original, expect some chauvinism and fatness signaling evil. Main characters read White.Great fun for aficionados of the film. (Graphic fantasy. 12-16)
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Kirkus Reviews
(Mon Jun 05 00:00:00 CDT 2023)
What if Ariel had never defeated Ursula?
Discover a new side of The Little Mermaid in this darkly romantic reimagining of the classic Disney film—now available as a graphic novel!
Five years ago, Ariel defied her father, King Triton, and traded her voice for the chance to meet Prince Eric. But when Ursula attacked and defeated Ariel, the sea witch took everything: the little mermaid’s voice, her prince, and her father’s life. Now, Ariel rules as the silent queen of Atlantica, while Ursula, disguised as a beautiful human woman, runs Prince Eric's kingdom on land.
But when Ariel discovers that her father might still be alive, she finds herself returning to a world—and a prince—she never imagined she would see again.
On land, Ariel learns that Ursula has been making the most of her role as princess: plotting, scheming, and waging outright war with neighboring kingdoms. And after Ursula catches wind of Ariel’s resurfacing, she threatens to obliterate both land and sea. Will Ariel be able to overthrow the murderous villain bent on destroying her home—along with the world she once longed to be a part of?
In this adaptation of one of the most popular books in the New York Times best-selling Twisted Tale series, illustrator duo Kelly and Nichole Matthews breathe new life into a story of power, love, and a mermaid’s quest to reclaim her voice.
For more twisted adventures, try the other books in the A TWISTED TALE graphic novel series:
- Straight on Till Morning by Liz Braswell, adapted by Stephanie Kate Strohm, illustrated by Noor Sofi
- COMING SOON: Almost There by Farrah Rochon, adapted by Jamila Rowser, illustrated by Asiah Fulmore
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