sandraagee's review against another edition
3.0
One of a series of graphic novels that tell amped-up, super-powered versions of popular fairy tales. I very much liked the art style. I could complain that the book is too short and that the story and characters are not super developed, but given the tone and the style a longer book might not actually work. It is what it is, and it's fun.
I did very much appreciate the content at the end of the book, after the story's conclusion. There is a page devoted to describing the origins of the fairy tale. There are also two pages that ask the reader to really look at a few panels taken from the story and think about how specific elements found in the artwork conveys information and feelings to the reader. This is fantastic for those who aren't quite used to reading graphic novels and might need a little help learning to understand the style.
Of the series, I also read [b:Red Riding Hood Superhero|23339817|Red Riding Hood, Superhero A Graphic Novel|Otis Frampton|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1417983925s/23339817.jpg|42899560]. I preferred the art style in this book, but for reasons unknown preferred Red's story adaptation.
I did very much appreciate the content at the end of the book, after the story's conclusion. There is a page devoted to describing the origins of the fairy tale. There are also two pages that ask the reader to really look at a few panels taken from the story and think about how specific elements found in the artwork conveys information and feelings to the reader. This is fantastic for those who aren't quite used to reading graphic novels and might need a little help learning to understand the style.
Of the series, I also read [b:Red Riding Hood Superhero|23339817|Red Riding Hood, Superhero A Graphic Novel|Otis Frampton|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1417983925s/23339817.jpg|42899560]. I preferred the art style in this book, but for reasons unknown preferred Red's story adaptation.
limabean74's review against another edition
4.0
So cute, absolutely loved the illustrations. Great twist to the classic :) also loved the bit of history about the story at the end.
Great book to read by yourself or with the kids.
Great book to read by yourself or with the kids.
corncobwebs's review against another edition
The story was kind of thin, but I liked the feminist twist of Cinderella wanting to be the Prince's ninja bodyguard rather than his doting wife. I liked the discussion questions at the end, because they get readers thinking about how comics work, in terms of how illustrators use certain drawing techniques to communicate emotion or ideas. The [b:The Princess in Black|20708771|The Princess in Black (The Princess in Black, #1)|Shannon Hale|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1400886035s/20708771.jpg|19108672] books are relatively popular right now, and I think this would be a pretty good read-alike. It would also be good for beginning readers who are interested in comics.
ksadowski's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked the discussion points at the end. Very well done.
jterbrack's review against another edition
3.0
I love this series! Instead of just wanting to marry the prince, Ninja-rella wants to become his bodyguard and protect him from bad guys. Great twist.