John Cech's enchanting retelling of "Rapunzel" is the tale of a poor couple forced to surrender their newborn daughter to a powerful witch, all for having stolen some lettuce to satisfy the wife's unbearable hunger. And so the witch takes Rapunzel to a secluded tower, where the girl spends her days singing and braiding her long hair. Then, one day, a prince hears her sweet voice and everything changes...Complete with fanciful illustrations by Fiona Sansom, this beautiful book belongs on every fairy tale lover's shelf.
This is Book 27 in the Silver Penny Stories Series. See all Silver Penny Stories books here.
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John Cech writes plays, poetry, and fiction for both children and adults and is a Professor of English at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Bernhard Oberdieck has illustrated numerous books and enjoys international acclaim. He uses a variety of media, including coloured pencils, pastels and acrylics, to create his fine, detailed work.
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