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Rapunzel [Hardcover]

J. Grimm (Author), M. Dusikova (Author)
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A retelling of the traditional tale in which a beautiful girl with long golden hair is imprisoned in a lonely tower by a witch.

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Ages 5^-8. European illustrator Dusikov interprets the familiar fairy tale with dreamy, dark watercolors. Observed by cats, butterflies, and birds, Rapunzel, the witch, and the king's son play out the story. Unfortunately, the second page of text, set against a charcoal background, is difficult to read. Predictably, the witch has a long nose, Rapunzel is demure and blond, and the prince is boyishly handsome. Dusikov 's forte is her exquisite, misty landscape art. Not as romantic or as visually intriguing as the Rogasky-Hyman retelling; however, this will serve as a contrasting alternative for larger collections. Bell's translation is, for the most part, faithful to the traditional story. Only the twins have been removed, perhaps to suit the sensibilities of those opposed to unwed motherhood. Linda Perkins

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This rendition of Rapunzel hews very closely to the original, a familiar romantic adventure: Rapunzel's father is caught nipping rampion from the witch's garden to satisfy his pregnant wife's craving, and agrees to surrender the child to the witch to guarantee his wife's health. The witch trundles Rapunzel deep into the woods, and the old story plays out to its happy, hard-earned ending. What makes the book such a welcome addition to the fairy-tale thicket is Dus¡kov 's artwork. The watercolors are soft but dramatic and transporting: The medieval town feels quite real, as does Rapunzel's remote and faintly sinister tower, and the action is compellingly depicted, e.g., the witch's scramble up the braid and the prince's terrible jump. Bell's translation is ideal for reading aloud. (Picture book/folklore. 5-8) -- Copyright ©1997, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  • Hardcover: 32 pages
  • Publisher: North-South (May 1, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1558586849
  • ISBN-13: 978-1558586840
  • Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,655,538 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED!, October 26, 2010
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Got this for a friend and must say that this book was so beautifully illustrated that I can't speak highly enough of it. The artist's renderings were like the old-fashioned style that one would see in older books. Detailed and beautiful is how I would describe it.
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