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David Wiesner, Donna Jo Napoli
192 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781328809391
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
David Wiesner's first graphic novel, with text by acclaimed author Donna Jo Napoli, is a beautiful, engaging, and frequently funny coming-of-age tale about a mermaid for middle grade readers.
Community Reviews Summary of 403 reviews
Moods
hopeful 55%
emotional 38%
mysterious 22%
sad 22%
lighthearted 16%
tense 16%
challenging 11%
dark 11%
funny 11%
inspiring 11%
reflective 11%
relaxing 5%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | Plot: 33% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child abuse, Confinement—
David Wiesner, Donna Jo Napoli
192 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781328809391
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
David Wiesner's first graphic novel, with text by acclaimed author Donna Jo Napoli, is a beautiful, engaging, and frequently funny coming-of-age tale about a mermaid for middle grade readers.
Community Reviews Summary of 403 reviews
Moods
hopeful 55%
emotional 38%
mysterious 22%
sad 22%
lighthearted 16%
tense 16%
challenging 11%
dark 11%
funny 11%
inspiring 11%
reflective 11%
relaxing 5%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | Plot: 33% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child abuse, Confinement