Rapunzel's Revenge by Shannon and Dean Hale

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In this modern retelling of the story of Rapunzel, Repuzel is not the helpless princess you remember. She is a vibrant and self-reliant character on a quest to free her mother from her evil step-mother. This graphic novel tells Rapunzel's story as she traverses the wild west with her friend Jack, saving the day with her wild antics and equally wild hair.






Low Fantasy
-Lighthearted adventurous tone in this retelling of a well-known fairy tale
-Outlandish characters and humorous situations (Jack in a dress)
-Ruthless treatment of adult characters (horse thieves, Dame Gothel)

Fantasy Series
-Graphic novel in a series created by Shannon and Dean Hale, that includes new characters and new adventures to follow in each graphic novel. (Calamity Jack)

Hale, S., & Hale, D. (2008). Rapunzel's revenge. New York, NY: Bloomsbury. 

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