Copyright Date:
2009
Edition Date:
2009
Release Date:
08/18/09
Pages:
250 pages
ISBN:
1-423-10629-6
ISBN 13:
978-1-423-10629-6
Dewey:
Fic
LCCN:
2008927673
Dimensions:
19 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
Horn Book
(Thu Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2010)
Valentino tells the story of Snow White from the wicked queen's point of view. The perspective shift works moderately well to relate an engaging tale about power and jealousy. However, it's difficult to feel for the characters, least of all the wicked queen, whose transformation from doting stepmother to jealous crone is too abrupt.
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Horn Book
(Thu Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2010)
Word Count:
39,315
Reading Level:
5.8
Interest Level:
5-9
Accelerated Reader:
reading level: 5.8
/ points: 6.0
/ quiz: 132506
/ grade: Middle Grades+
Reading Counts!:
reading level:5.2 /
points:11.0 /
quiz:Q75061
Lexile:
790L
For anyone whos seen Walt Disneys Snow White, youll know that the Wicked Queen is one evil woman! After all, its not everyone who wants to cut out their teenage step-daughters heart and have it delivered back in a locked keepsake box. (And even if this sort of thing is a common urge, we dont know many people who have acted upon it.)
Now, for the first time, well examine the life of the Wicked Queen and find out just what it is that makes her so nasty. Heres a hint: the creepy-looking man in the magic mirror is not just some random spooky visageand he just might have something to do with the Queens 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)