The Plain Janes

by Cecil Castellucci

Book Overview

Meet the Plain Janes--artist activists on a mission to wake up their sleepy suburban town. This cult classic graphic novel is perfect for fans of The LumberJanes and Awkward . When artsy misfit Jane Beckles is forced to leave her beloved city life behind for the boring suburb of Kent Waters, she thinks her life is over. But then she finds where she belongs: at the reject table in the cafeteria, along with fellow misfits Brain Jayne, Theater Jane,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316522813
• ISBN13: 9780316522816
• Release Date: January 2020
• Publisher: Little, Brown Ink
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 1.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.6" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 12 to 15 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 10

Customer Reviews

YA Graphic novel for anyone

The overall message and themes in the stories are so positive: Art is therapeutic and can save lives. The artwork is cute; although, I did find the color schemes interesting. It is an easy, quick read. I would have liked more drawn out storylines and character development.