Rapunzel
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1997

Rapunzel

Written by Brothers Grimm · Illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky

A girl trapped in a tower must find freedom and self-reliance against a sorceress's control.

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40 pages· AD700L

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In a tower with no escape, Rapunzel's only company is the sorceress who keeps her captive. Her golden hair and enchanting voice reach the ears of a young prince, sparking a daring quest for freedom. As they navigate the wilderness, Rapunzel and the prince must confront the sorceress's possessive grip and discover the strength to forge their own paths. Will they overcome the barriers of confinement and separation to embrace their destinies? This retelling of the classic tale explores themes of growth, independence, and the struggle for self-reliance in a world of enchantment.

From the publisher

A retelling of a folktale in which a beautiful girl with long golden hair is kept imprisoned in a lonely tower by a sorceress. Includes a note on the origins of the story.

Awards

Caldecott Medal (1998)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD700L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.6
F&P level
~Q
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
29284
Publication
Published
January 1, 1997
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780525456070
LCCN
96050260
OCLC
36041635

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