Awesome adaptation of the classic fairy tale. The colors tell the story in this one - the blood red of the apple, the light blue of the snowflakes, the burst of color in the "And They Lived..." chapter, and all the darkness in between. Color is used so minimally but so perfectly used to tell this dark tale of murder, jealousy, and love. Added bonuses: it is set in 1930s New York and features a set of seven street boys who are very sleepy, grumpy, happy, etc. I would love to see more fairy tale adaptations from Phelan.