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Twice Upon a Time Books

In order from Rapunzel to Sleeping Beauty: The One Who Took the Really Long Nap.

The Twice Upon a Time series is a set of 4 chapter books by Wendy Mass, published between 2006 and 2018. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 220 pages.

Rapunzel
Beauty and the Beast
Robin Hood
Sleeping Beauty: The One Who Took the Really Long Nap
Rapunzel
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Rapunzel
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2006

Rapunzel

A trapped prince and princess must change their fates when their paths cross.

205 pages· 42,891 words· Est. 5 hour read
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Summary: Rapunzel is imprisoned in a tower by a witch, while Prince Benjamin is ensnared by royal expectations and family schemes. Both are trapped in their own worlds until a chance meeting alters their destinies. Can they break free from their constraints and rewrite their stories? Discover how their unexpected encounter leads to a twist in their tales, challenging everything they know about freedom and fate.
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Twice Upon a Time Series

4 books · Published 2006–2018

#1
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$574

Rapunzel

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2006

A trapped prince and princess must change their fates when their paths cross.

#3
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$1597

Beauty and the Beast

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

A misfit girl and a cursed prince defy expectations in a tale of unlikely friendship and transformation.

#4
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$1597

Robin Hood

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Discover Robin Hood and Maid Marian's untold sides in a fresh twist.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Twice Upon a Time series?

There are 4 books in the Twice Upon a Time series. It began with Rapunzel in 2006, and the newest book, Sleeping Beauty: The One Who Took the Really Long Nap, was published in 2006.

What order should you read the Twice Upon a Time books in?

Start with Rapunzel and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

What ages are the Twice Upon a Time books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Twice Upon a Time book is the longest?

Beauty and the Beast (Book #3) is the longest book in the series at 76,560 words (288 pages).

Which Twice Upon a Time book is the shortest?

Sleeping Beauty: The One Who Took the Really Long Nap is the shortest at 35,644 words (176 pages).

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