He's the first person Rapunzel's ever met who isn't completely charmed by her (well, the first person she's met at all, really), and he is infuriating- especially when he hints that Witch isn't telling her the whole truth. Then a thief named Jack climbs into her room to steal one of her enchanted roses. And she knows this because Witch tells her so-her beloved Witch, who protects her from evil princes, the dangerous ground under the tower, even unhappy thoughts. She lives in a magic tower that obeys her every wish she reads wonderful books starring herself as the heroine her hair is the longest, most glorious thing in the world. "Think you know Rapunzel's story? Think again, because the tower was only the beginning." - Jennifer Nielsen, New York Times bestselling author of THE FALSE PRINCE In all of Tyme, from the Redlands to the Grey, no one is as lucky as Rapunzel. Grounded The Adventures of Rapunzel Tyme 1 Book Review: Also by Bethan Woollvin: Bo the Brave Hansel & Gretel Little Red Activity Kit available! With irreverent humor and striking illustrations, author-illustrator Beth Woollvin, creator of Little Red and Bo the Brave, puts a brave, female-empowerment twist on the classic story of a helpless damsel in distress. But is Rapunzel frightened? Oh no, not she! Rapunzel has a few tricks (and friends) up her sleeve and she's not afraid to use them. Under the threat of a witch's fearsome curse, the poor girl seems doomed to a life in captivity.
This book is part of the much-loved Storytime Classics series which offers collectible, child-friendly format editions of classic stories to make the perfect home library for children everywhere.įrom New York Times Best Illustrated Book-winner Bethan Woollvin comes a delightful, laugh-out-loud retelling of the classic fairy tale "Rapunzel." "It's about time that Rapunzel saved herself.Thanks to Woollvin, readers may grow up thinking this just-wicked-enough retelling is the classic one if they ever stumble across versions with the prince, they may wonder why he was thought necessary." -Publishers Weekly Rapunzel lives all alone in a tall, dark tower. This stunning new edition is brilliantly illustrated in a fun modern style for a new generation to enjoy, telling the story simply and compellingly for today's youngest readers. Fairy tales have been handed down through generations, and today Rapunzel still captivates young children with its magic and romance.
But the prince's love for Rapunzel and hers for him eventually unites them-and the old woman is never seen again. She keeps the child locked in a tower and in years to come, uses Rapunzel's long hair to thwart a young prince's efforts to help Rapunzel escape.
A poor couple steal from an old woman, who takes their baby in revenge and names her Rapunzel. This beautiful new edition, simply told for young readers, breathes new life into the classic tale of Rapunzel, the girl with long hair who is locked in a tower by a witch.