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The Tower Room tells the story of a secluded boarding school student who lives alone in a tower room. When a new laboratory assistant arrives, he scales a scaffold to her window, and a tender love affair begins. Their connection unfolds against the backdrop of school life, offering a modern, sensitive retelling of the classic Rapunzel tale. Set in a realistic, contemporary school environment, the novel explores themes of isolation, friendship, and youthful romance. It is a fresh, engaging addition to juvenile fiction that blends familiar fairy-tale motifs with the everyday challenges of school and personal growth.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Adele Geras
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