Plain Jane and the Mermaid Fiona Smyth Karen is even going to

Karen is even going to have two parties -- one at Daddy's house and one at Mommy's

Tender and uplifting

" —ALA Booklist (starred review)

in the poignant words of the authors

Plain Jane and the Mermaid Fiona Smyth Karen is even going toFrom 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, and shows one girl's crusade for the only thing that mattersher own independence. 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 the princely Peter,