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Hand, Cynthia, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows. 2016. My Lady Jane. New York: Harper Teen. ISBN 9780062391742 Plot Summary All sixteen-year-old Lady Jane Grey wants to do is read her books, not marry a complete stranger and become the queen of England! With elements of historical fiction, fantasy, and comedy, Jane and her new husband (call him G) must work together to save the kingdom of England from a conspiracy plot against her dear cousin, Edward. The only problem is G is an Edian, meaning he spends his days as a horse and his nights as a man. Can Jane, G, and Edward find a way to save England before it’s too late? Critical Analysis This blended genre novel is one of my favorites this year! The authors’ dedication and “historical” notes throughout the story set a humorous and light-hearted tone. Of course, the real story of Lady Jane Grey is not so humorous or light-hearted, but the authors do a tremendous job of re-writing the story with a happy ending for all. This novel is rather long, but reads quickly as the perspective of each chapter changes between the viewpoints of the three main characters. There is a battle for good and evil, reference to pop culture (e.g. Game of Thrones), and a love story that is funny, sweet, and charming. This book hits all the right marks to entice and engage lovers of YA, fantasy, historical fiction, and comedy! The characters in this book, based upon their real-life counterparts, are well-rounded and hilarious! The strong female character of Jane is also empowering. She is incredibly smart and funny, and sets a good example for young girls based on elements of the real Jane’s life. G and Edward are equally interesting, and together, the characters weave a story that is entertaining. The dialogue between the characters shines, as the three friends explore the Edian world, plot their escapes, and banter back and forth. One of the best elements of this book is the play on actual history. The authors are able to take real events and change details to create an entirely new and fantastic story! As I was reading, I would stop to research more about each character and what really happened to them. Although they did not have quite the happy ending as in the story, it was interesting to find out more about the true history and lives of the characters. Overall, this is a great work of blended young adult fiction. It's definitely at the top of my favorites list for 2016! Response This story has so many elements from various genres that blend together seamlessly. The story will make you laugh out loud, hold your breath, and fight alongside the characters as they struggle to save England from the evil clutches of conspirators. This book truly has it all! The one negative that could turn YA readers away is its length. At over 400 pages it can seem like a daunting read. However, if publicized and promoted correctly, even some reluctant readers will see the interest in this multi-dimensional story. Book Trailer: Epic Reads
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This book trailer was created as my midterm project for LS 5603 - Literature for Children and Young Adults in the fall of 2016. Look for the book review coming soon!
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AuthorMy name is Mrs. Scott and I'm a secondary Media Resource Specialist (librarian) in Texas. This blog was created as part of my graduate coursework at Texas Woman's University. All reviews and opinions are my own.
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