Rapunzel by Paul O. Zelinsky
Published by Scholastic
Publication Date October 14, 2002
Source: Library
Genres: Fairy Tale Retelling
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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.
I really enjoyed Rapunzel. It had all the makings of a great story, with a really interesting take on one-night stands. There was danger, intrigue and a bit of romance. I had only read the watered-down version when I was little and found it interesting to see what Disney left out. Next to the likes of Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty I think Rapunzel gets lost in the shuffle, which is very unfortunate as she there is more to her than just a great head of hair.
I think I read the exact same illustration when I was a kid! It's always nice to read the "original" story–even if it's not as quaint as the Disney version.
Rapunzel is one of my favorite fairy tales! And I have read this one! I read it when I was taking children's literature in college several years back. It's beautiful.
Welcome back, by the way! How was your brother's wedding? I hope you had a good time. =O)
Have you seen my revamped fantasy challenge? Here's the blog, if you want to check it out: http://101fantasychallenge.blogspot.com/
Also, I'm hosting Sit Down and Write again starting Monday.
Next time I do a Project Disney it's based off the movie Tangled and the Brother Grimm's story! I can't wait to read it for my post!