When you think you've read another retelling of a fairy tale, along
comes a graphic novel with a twist, and Rapunzel's not your ordinary
princess.
In this graphic retelling, Rapunzel indeed does live in a palace with
her evil stepmother, Gothel, but then the differences begin. It is in
the mines that she reunites with her mother and her memories come back.
Of course, Gothel has been trying to indoctrinate Rapunzel into taking
over her kingdom and becoming evil herself, but when she realizes the
impact of Rapunzel's reunion, it's time to ship her off. Rapunzel
becomes a teenager, and in her lonliness, finds a multitude of uses for
her long tresses, including roping, tying, and whipping.
After her escape from the tree tower, Punzie runs into many characters,
among them a thief named Jack. And there the adventures begin
A colorful and animated graphic novel, this is one that will please
junior high audiences. Not quite the wild west (it has elements of
fantasty intertwined), this story has illustrations that show the
strength and depth of the main characters as well asd depicting minor
ones just as well.
Full review on my blog: naomibates.blogspot.com
Naomi Bates
Northwest High School Library
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