Dance Class #8: Snow White and the Seven Dwarves (Dance Class Graphic Novels) Hardcover November 11, 2014

Studio Dance - Dance Class/Academy #8

by Crip

Mary must decide how to cast the roles for the ballet Snow White, which the school will perform for International Dance Day. Bruno has no competition for the role of Prince Charming. But who will play Snow White? Julie is fed up with her perpetual image as the sweet heroine, while Carla can totally picture herself in this starring role. So who, in the end, will bite the red apple and be kissed by Bruno? Julie? Carla? Lucie? Alia? In the world of dance, anything can happen!

Genres: Bande Dessinée, Graphic Novels, Comics, Childrens, Graphic Novels Comics, Humor

Unknown Binding

First published October 30, 2013

Reviews

[Nikki in Niagara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the latest book in the Dance Class series but only the second one I've read. However, I have to say I am already a fan! I never thought I'd like a series about girls and ballet but the combination of great writing and art has won me over. The format of these books is that the first half is the story named in the title and the second half is comprised of 1 to 3 page random humorous comic strips with a very slight common theme, here it is being the parents of two dance obsessed daughters. I loved the story which has the nasty girl and one of the nice girls switch parts in the ballet, for a change, trying to play characters against their own natures. There is plenty of romance and humour throughout. Even having only read two books, I'm getting to know the characters and their personalities. Alia is the boy crazy one to the annoyance of the others, even though it's the others who always seem to have boyfriends. Also Alia and her brother, who is a hip-hop dancer, get along well and seem to be close. Very enjoyable book and there is always a boy or two in the class, so I wouldn't hesitate to give the books to any boy who may be interested.

[Nicola · Rating 2 out of 5]

Miss 7 continues to enjoy these books - though I wish for better messaging. There's still the usual gender stereotypes, fat shaming, and the girls not really having any interests other than dance and boys. Snow White and the Seven Dwarves provides Julie with a chance to extend herself and play a 'wicked' role; Carla continues to be two-dimensional and after failing to be kind to the younger dancers is re-cast from Snow White to Magic Mirror.

Miss 7 and I like to explore different books and authors at the library, sometimes around particular topics or themes. We try to get different ones out every week or so; it's fun for both of us to have the variety and to look at a mix of new & favourite authors.

[Child960801 · Rating 4 out of 5]

The dance studio is putting on a ballet of Snow White. Julie gets casts as Snow White, but objects, saying she wants a role that will stretch her and so is made the evil queen.

[Mere · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'd never heard of this series before, but it is a cute graphic novel that has a nice little plot to it, plus the illustrations are nice as well.

It'd be a great quick read for middle graders who love dance!

[Mehsi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ja, ik lees de boekjes allemaal door elkaar, komt door de bibliotheek, ik heb ze allemaal gereserveerd, maar ze komen sporadisch binnen. Daarom ook dat ik begon met 3, toen 1 en 2 en nu 8. Hopelijk volgende week een paar andere delen (ook al missen ze 6 of 7).
Weer een leuk stripboek, veel dans, wat drama, hilarische momenten, vervelende wichten (Carla en de zus van Julia), verliefdheid en meer. :)

[Wynnie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think that having Julie and Carla switch places and have Julie play a bad character and Carla play a good character made it interesting. Being this is a graphic novel it had pretty good pictures.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

My 7-year-old daughter absolutely loves this series and she is able to read the books on her own. I will be purchasing more!