Books About Rapunzel

The Best Rapunzel Books for Kids

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Our 10 Favorite Books About Rapunzel

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

Rosalie the Rapunzel Fairy

By Daisy Meadows · Book #3 in the The Storybook Fairies series

Magic objects stolen, stories in chaos. Can two friends restore order?

80 pages

4.3 Goodreads · 275 ratings

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Summary: In Fairyland, Jack Frost's goblins have stolen the Storybook Fairies' magic items, causing chaos in beloved tales. Rosalie's magic hairbrush is missing, and only Rachel and Kirsty can retrieve it. Can they outsmart the goblins and restore the stories before it's too late?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Rapunzel Cuts Loose

By Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams · Book #4 in the Grimmtastic Girls series

Rapunzel's uncontrollable hair threatens her mission to stop E.V.I.L. at Grimm Academy.

192 pages

4.2 Goodreads · 684 ratings

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Summary: At Grimm Academy, Rapunzel's hair gains uncontrollable powers, complicating her quest with friends Cinderella, Red Riding Hood, and Snow White to thwart the E.V.I.L. Society. Can she tame her hair and save the day?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Bad Hair Day

By Sarah Mlynowski · Book #5 in the Whatever After series

Trapped in Rapunzel's tale, a haircut gone wrong spells trouble.

176 pages· 27,388 words· Est. 4 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 4,462 ratings

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Summary: After a rough day, a magical mirror whisks siblings into Rapunzel's story. A haircut disaster leaves them trapped with a short-haired Rapunzel. To escape, they must find a secret door, dodge a giant spider, and reunite Rapunzel with her prince and parents. Can they untangle this fairy tale mess before it's too late?

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Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2017

Rapunzel

By Chloe Perkins, Archana Sreenivasan (Illustrator) · Once Upon a World series

A girl with long hair is trapped in a tower in a vibrant Indian retelling.

24 pages

5.3/7 Bookroo·4.2/5 Goodreads · 413 ratings

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Summary: In a vibrant Indian setting, a girl with extraordinarily long hair is imprisoned in a lonely tower by a witch. Can she find a way to freedom in this multicultural twist on a classic tale? Discover the magic and mystery as Rapunzel's story unfolds in a new light, where every strand of hair holds the promise of adventure and hope.

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2021

What Once Was Mine

By Liz Braswell · Book #12 in the Disney Twisted Tales series

Rapunzel's magical hair holds a dangerous secret. Can she escape her tower and uncover her true destiny?

496 pages· 93,660 words· Est. 8.5 hour read

3.9 Goodreads · 20,329 ratings

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Summary: Rapunzel, born with magical hair that harms instead of heals, is locked away for the kingdom's safety. Eighteen years later, she defies her confinement to chase the mysterious floating lights. Joined by two thieves, Gina and Flynn Rider, Rapunzel embarks on a thrilling adventure. As she unravels the truth about her powers and her past, she must confront the real danger lurking in her story. Will she find freedom and happiness, or will her powers doom her forever? Discover the twists and turns in this reimagined tale of courage and self-discovery.

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2008

Rapunzel's Revenge (Graphic Novel)

By Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, Nathan Hale (Illustrator)

Rapunzel escapes to seek justice in a wild west adventure with Jack and her braids.

144 pages· 10,271 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

3.9 Goodreads · 18,048 ratings

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Summary: Rapunzel breaks free from her tower, venturing into the wild west to rescue her true mother and confront her captor. Armed with her long braids and joined by Jack, famed for slaying giants, they embark on a daring quest across the rugged landscape. As they face perilous challenges and perform heroic rescues, Rapunzel's quest for justice unfolds in unexpected ways. Will they succeed in their mission, or will the wild west prove too wild to tame? Discover a reimagined fairy tale filled with adventure and courage.

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

Rapunzel and the Seven Dwarfs

By Willy Claflin, James Stimson (Illustrator) · Maynard Moose Tales series

A girl in a tower meets far too many dwarfs in this off-track fairy tale.

33 pages· 1,483 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud

3.9 Goodreads · 278 ratings

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Summary: Maynard Moose retells Rapunzel his own way, and soon the girl in the tower is mixed up with seven, or eight, or maybe nine dwarfs. Told in Maynard's goofy 'Moose' English, this fractured fairy tale wanders happily off course and suggests that some stories have no moral at all.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2021

Rumaysa

By Radiya Hafiza, Rhaida El Touny (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Rumaysa series

Locked in a tower, Rumaysa must escape and discover her powers.

240 pages· 34,730 words· Est. 5 hour read

3.8 Goodreads · 1,549 ratings

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Summary: Rumaysa has been trapped in a tower, spinning straw into gold for a wicked witch. When a dropped hijab sparks hope, she embarks on a daring escape. Journey with Rumaysa through enchanted forests and dragon lairs as she uncovers her magical abilities and allies with Cinderayla and Sleeping Sara. Can she rewrite her destiny and become the hero of her own story?

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

Really, Rapunzel Needed a Haircut!

By Jessica Gunderson, Denis Alexandre Alonso (Illustrator) · The Other Side of the Story series

Discover the untold truth behind Rapunzel's tower imprisonment.

24 pages· 787 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud

3.9 Goodreads · 479 ratings

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Summary: Think you know Rapunzel's tale? Dive into the witch's untold story, where the truth behind the tower and the fair-haired captive unfolds. What secrets lie in the shadows of this classic fairy tale?

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Picture Book · Ages 7–12 · 2015

Rapunzel

By Francesca Rossi (Illustrator)

A girl in a tower, a witch's command, a life-changing visitor.

64 pages

3.9 Goodreads · 67 ratings

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Summary: In a secluded tower, Rapunzel's life is dictated by a witch's whims. Her golden hair is her only connection to the outside world. But when an unexpected visitor climbs up, everything changes. Will Rapunzel seize the chance for freedom, or remain trapped in the witch's grasp? Discover the twists in this retelling of a classic tale.

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