I love new takes on fairy-tales, and this one is terrific!! Rapunzel's Revenge by Shannon and Dean Hale ; illustrated by Nathan Hale. An old-west, tall tale version of the classic fairytale Rapunzel with loads of giddy-up told in the graphic novel format. Yahoo!
Rapunzel has grown up in a beautiful villa, surrounded by wonderful blooming gardens under the watchful eye of Mother Gothel. As Rapunzel grows up she begins to question what lies on the other side of the gigantic wall that surrounds the villa. Being bored and a bit adventurous Rapunzel scales the clock to see for the first time the very puzzling landscape that stretches almost as far as the eye can see. When Rapunzel questions Mother Gothel on this and other issues concerning her past, Mother Gothel banishes her to a towering tree. The years slide by, and Rapunzel's determination has grown with each day. When she escapes her lonely tower, the adventures and a lesson to be taught to one Mother Gothel get underway. Her long braids come in handy and a friend named Jack joins in on settin' things right.
I loved the independent, honest and daring nature of this wildwest Rapunzel. The illustrations capture the action, excitement and western feel admirably. Yahoo!
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