Don’t let the commercial hype scare you off–this is quality storytelling. Shannon Hale rises to the occasion and delivers a fun, exciting story that adds class to Mattel’s doll franchise of the same name.
While not to the standard of some of Hale’s other work, Ever After High is witty and clever, with oodles of allusions to pop culture that are laugh-out-loud funny. The characters are genuine and believable; the message is strong and clear–be yourself–without falling into the frequently-set trap that encourages young girls to throw over everything grown-ups stand for.
I couldn’t put it down, and I’d have no hesitation in recommending it to young readers who are growing out of princesses and in to fantasy that’s a little more mature.
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