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3.55 AVERAGE
3.55 AVERAGE
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Poor Princess Basil - all her sisters were blessed by fairies to have these awesome gifts - one of her sisters has the ability to sing, another to dance, another is beautiful...but the only fairy available to bless Basil was a sourpuss who "blessed" Basil to be ordinary. Just plain ol' ordinary. So while her sisters grow up and immediately get fiances, Basil is stuck being ordinary. So her mom does what any mom would do: she hires a dragon to kidnap Basil so that a prince will come and rescue her and then they'll get married, etc. etc. However, Frederick the Dragon turns out to be more interested in interior decorating than keeping a princess hostage so Basil wanders off and meets Hudson, a failed knight/shepherd who also wishes to be extraordinary. Originally, he'd planned on rescuing Basil from Frederick, knowing full-well that Frederick isn't a mean dragon. So Basil strikes up a deal with Hudson: they'll seek out the grumpy fairy and go on an adventure that will make them both extraordinary.
I loved this graphic novel. It's super sweet and all about accepting yourself, even if you're just "ordinary."
I loved this graphic novel. It's super sweet and all about accepting yourself, even if you're just "ordinary."
I love that it winked at Disney princess movies, but had a different message. It was sweet.
I did enjoy this story. I guess I just felt like something was missing. And the story kind of jumped from place to place. Plus I felt the ending with the Green Dragon and the Fairy was a bit of an over-explanation. Like the author didn't trust the audience to put two and two together. I don't know that I enjoy the concept of her sisters futures already being set for them, and the beautiful girl being narcissistic. Maybe I missed the point, or the message behind them.
I do, however, like that the book is teaching kids that they can be whoever and whatever you want to be. And that just because others doubt you, or label you plain and dull, that doesn't define who you are. You define who you are.
I do, however, like that the book is teaching kids that they can be whoever and whatever you want to be. And that just because others doubt you, or label you plain and dull, that doesn't define who you are. You define who you are.
Cute. I enjoyed that the characters weerre not perfect, and made poor choices, and yet it was still sweet. Predictable to an adult, but great for its young audience.
I wish I liked this short graphic novel more! I found Basil whiny and the story didn’t feel particularly original. The art is very sweet and I get the intended message, but I would have loved to see more characters that felt sincere and empathetic. So many of them felt a bit rushed to me. That being said, I know I’ll have a ton of students that do enjoy reading this.
A sweet and wholesome graphic novel about a young woman finding out what makes her unique. A great way to round up my 2020 reading.
This reminded me of a cross between Ella Enchanted and Princeless, and I could not have been happier with that mashup. Basil, the princess, has been blessed with ordinariness. However, she dreams to be unique like her talented sisters, so she embarks on a quest to become extraordinary.
Cassie Anderson excels at detail work, something I also admired in Lifeformed. For example, all of her text boxes are personalized for her various character, so you can tell who is speaking by the word bubbles themselves (so smart!).
Overall, super enjoyable and quick graphic novel read that will not disappoint readers who love a quirky princess.
Cassie Anderson excels at detail work, something I also admired in Lifeformed. For example, all of her text boxes are personalized for her various character, so you can tell who is speaking by the word bubbles themselves (so smart!).
Overall, super enjoyable and quick graphic novel read that will not disappoint readers who love a quirky princess.