Books like Rapunzel by Paul O. Zelinsky
Paul O. Zelinsky’s illustrated retelling brings the timeless fairy tale of Rapunzel to life. The story follows a beautiful girl with long golden hair who is kept imprisoned in a lonely tower by a sorceress. The book concludes with a brief commentary on the tale’s origins.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Paul O. Zelinsky
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