Book Review: Rapunzel
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Paul Zelinsky has brought the traditional Rapunzel, popularized by the Brothers Grimm, to life in gorgeous oil paintings. His writing is careful and gripping, and his stylized visual interpretation of the story is stunningly beautiful. The grasping malice of the old witch, the despair of bereaved parents, the innocence of the shut-up girl, and the new love of the young married couple all help to communicate the complex emotional themes of this timeless story.
Like many other traditional fairy tales, this one contains some violence which may be troubling to sensitive children, and it may not be appropriate for very young readers.
Categories: 5 Stars, Age 04-08, Caldecott Medal, Read-Aloud Handbook
Tags: Adventures, Fairy Tales, Good Against Evil, Greed, Grief, Love, Witches
Posted on June 28, 2010
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