Awards and HonorsThe Kirkus Prize 2016 Nominee, Young Readers Publishers Weekly Best Books of 2016, Middle Grade
New York Public Library 2016 Best Books for Kids, Fairy Tales & Folklore
CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2017, 6–8 BCCB 2016 Blue Ribbons, Folklore
Los Angeles Public Library, Best of 2016: Teen Book
YALSA 2017 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers, Fiction
ILA Young Adults’ Choices 2017 Reading List*
Children’s Literature Assembly, 2017 Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award
This darkly stylized noir is set against the backdrop of Depression-era Manhattan. Full-color illustrations were done in pencil, ink, and watercolor with digital adjustments.
Topics Graphic novels. Fairy-tale retellings. America in the 1920s. New York City. The Roaring Twenties. Stepmothers.
Lexile 480L
Trim Size 6 1/4" X 7 3/4"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2016-09-12
JLG Release Date Dec 2016
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
Graphic Novels Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
Graphic Novels Middle Plus
Graphic Novels Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
For Grades 5-8
This 14-book collection features book-length graphic novels that bring stories to life through immersive visuals and compelling narratives. With a mix of humor, adventure, and thought-provoking themes, these selections provide an engaging reading experience that can turn even reluctant readers into eager ones.