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In this charming and funny adaptation of the beloved fairy tale, snow-white’s dream of stardom is pursued with powerful help from seven singing aliens who serve as her backing performers. Anholt’s vibrant and humorous take gives a fresh, contemporary twist to the timeless story while retaining its core elements of music, friendship, and adventure.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Laurence Anholt
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