In this graphic novel, the authors have borrowed traditional fairytale characters and created a unique western version that will capture readers attention. Rapunzel is taken from her mother at a very young age by a witch named Gothel. She discovers at age 12 that her mother is still alive and is working for Gothel in her mines. Gothel has power to make plants grow or die and the townspeople must pay her so she will make their crops grow. Rapunzel does not feel this is right and rebels against Gothel. Gothel locks in her a tower for four years. She uses her long hair to escape and soon meets Jack. The two become friends and set out to destroy Gothel and help others along the way.
Hale and Hale have taken the traditional damsel-in-distress and turned her into a hero. The illustrations by Nathan Hale add an extra dimension to the plot. A must read for middle school students.
Book Trailer : http://youtu.be/wV_zxzkaBlU
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