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This inventive reworking of a fairy tale explores issues of identity, self-perception, and true love. The story features two beautiful young women. The first, Rapunzel, is shunned by her vain mother at birth because she is odd looking (completely bald). Melisande, a sorceress, takes the infant... read more
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Summary edit
Rapunzel grows up happily with her adopted mother, a sorceress. However, she is still a teenager when she discovers Melisande has a birth dauther, and they must try to help her. A wizard has locked her in a tower, and the two of them must try to save her. In the course of doing so, both girls... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters edit
- Melisande: The witch who raises Rapunzel
- Harry: The Traveling Salesman's Assistant. He loves Rapunzel.
- Mr. Jones: Add a description of this character.
- Rapunzel: Young girl who helps Melisande break the curse trapping her daughter
- Prince Alexander
- Rue
- Susan: What rapunzel chooses to call herself after she has freed Rue from the tower.
- William
Quotes edit
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“Maybe all young men who love us become knights in shining armor when we love them back.”
Rapunzel/Susan
First Sentence edit
It began with a theft and ended with a gift.
Series & Lists edit
This book is in Once Upon a Time. (publisher series)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Cameron Dokey (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Country: USA
Publication Date: February 28, 2006
ISBN: 1416939261
Page Count: 192
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Country: USA
Publication Date: February 28, 2006
ISBN: 1416939261
Page Count: 192
Subjects edit
- Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Social Situations › Emotions & Feelings › Fiction
- Books › Children's Books › Literature › Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Horror › Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
- Books › Children's Books › Literature › Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths › Stories
- Books › Teens › Science Fiction & Fantasy › Fantasy
- Books › Teens › Science Fiction & Fantasy › Science Fiction
- Books › Teens › Literature & Fiction › Love & Romance
- Books › Teens › Social Issues
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