by Shannon and Dean Hale
Hale, S. & Hale, D. (2008). Rapunzel's revenge. New York: Bloomsbury.
Rapunzel was stolen from her mother by the evil witch, Gothel, when she was a young girl. After Rapunzel discovers her secret, Gothel uses her growing power to form a tall tree with a chamber near the top. She places Rapunzel there and only visits her once a year. However, Rapunzel uses this time to master the use of her long hair. After escaping, she meets Jack. Together, they defeat Gothel and restore the kingdom, righting wrongs along the way.
By looking at the title alone, I expected Rapunzel to be angry and evil, seeking revenge as an outlaw. In reality, she is kind, innocent, and insists upon honesty when Jack attempts to steal. It was a breath of fresh air compared to other graphic novels I've seen. This graphic novel is adventurous, entertaining, and slips in a happily-ever-after love story. Rapunzel is an unlikely hero who uses her long hair as a lasso to help her defeat the bad guys and right the wrongs of the evil witch who claims to be her mother. Shannon and Dean Hale creatively incorporate the tale of Jack and the Beanstalk and even slip in references to the dwarfs and the Duggars. An informed reader will pick up on these nuances. Others will find the book entertaining nonetheless. The illustrations are well done. Nathan Hale artistically depicts Rapunzel as both lovely and strong. His full color pictures help bring the tale to life.
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A little about Shannon Hale: https://www.fantasticfiction.com/h/shannon-hale/
Co-author, Shannon Hale's official blog: http://www.squeetus.com/
Book trailer:
A short interview:
Rapunzel was stolen from her mother by the evil witch, Gothel, when she was a young girl. After Rapunzel discovers her secret, Gothel uses her growing power to form a tall tree with a chamber near the top. She places Rapunzel there and only visits her once a year. However, Rapunzel uses this time to master the use of her long hair. After escaping, she meets Jack. Together, they defeat Gothel and restore the kingdom, righting wrongs along the way.
By looking at the title alone, I expected Rapunzel to be angry and evil, seeking revenge as an outlaw. In reality, she is kind, innocent, and insists upon honesty when Jack attempts to steal. It was a breath of fresh air compared to other graphic novels I've seen. This graphic novel is adventurous, entertaining, and slips in a happily-ever-after love story. Rapunzel is an unlikely hero who uses her long hair as a lasso to help her defeat the bad guys and right the wrongs of the evil witch who claims to be her mother. Shannon and Dean Hale creatively incorporate the tale of Jack and the Beanstalk and even slip in references to the dwarfs and the Duggars. An informed reader will pick up on these nuances. Others will find the book entertaining nonetheless. The illustrations are well done. Nathan Hale artistically depicts Rapunzel as both lovely and strong. His full color pictures help bring the tale to life.
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A little about Shannon Hale: https://www.fantasticfiction.com/h/shannon-hale/
Co-author, Shannon Hale's official blog: http://www.squeetus.com/
Book trailer:
A short interview:
