Plain Jane and the Mermaid Children's Fantasy & Magic Books Memorable for Doi's luminous appreciation

Memorable for Doi's luminous appreciation of the natural world as well as her respect for beautiful edibles

mountainous regions where ice freezes around their feet

the sound of the ocean

And when two cute brothers enter the picture

the stories of these two powerful voices and lives are told side-by-side -- as they would one day walk -- following the journey from their youth to a culmination at this historical event when they united as one and inspiring kids to find their own voices and speak up for what is right

Plain Jane and the Mermaid Children's Fantasy & Magic Books Memorable for Doi's luminous appreciationEisner Award Winner A New York Times Best Children's Books of the Year An NPR Best Book of the Year From Anya's Ghost and Be Prepared author Vera Brosgol comes an instant classic graphic novel that flips every fairy tale you know on its head! Jane is incredibly plain. Everyone says so: her parents, the villagers, and her horrible cousin who kicks her out of her own house. Determined to get some semblance of independence, Jane prepares to propose to