The Unfairest of Them All: Ever After High

The fiction book The Unfairest of Them All: Ever After High by Shannon Hale is the story of two teenage girls that are trying to save their friend from getting banished. The main characters are Raven Queen, the Evil Queen’s daughter. Raven is very sweet and determined, but everybody is scared of her because of her mom. She does not believe in her school's purpose (To teach the students to follow their parents footsteps). Raven thinks that we should have the choice whether or not we want to follow your parents footsteps or to create your own, to have freedom. Raven loves to sing, and is the leader of the Rebels (want to break free from story). Then there is Apple White, daughter of Snow White. Apple is always flattered by boys, and is always there to help. Apple is the leader of the Royals ( want to continue their story). Apple believes in destiny, she wants to follow her story no matter which way it turns. Apple is the school’s co-president along with Madeline (Maddie) Hatter, Apple loves apples, and all the good animals love her. The main problem is that Maddie was accidentally blamed for the escaped Jabberwocky, a wonderland monster. Now Raven and Apple have to save her from getting banished to Neverland. By doing this, they have to confront the Evil Queen (Raven’s mother), then they will have to solve many riddles to do a spell that will reveal the truth about what happened. My opinion is that this is a terrific spellbinding tale that makes me think throughout the riddles and laugh at the jokes. I love how the plot suddenly changes, with the Evil Queen betraying her own daughter, Apple changing her mind, and Maddie with her ever-present smile popping back again. This story made me feel great when I read it, since it had many of the humorous chats that Maddie has with the Narrator, I always finish laughing! I also love how I can participate a little with the magical riddles, silently cheering the answers on! -Serena

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