Hale, S., & Hale, D. (2008). Rapunzel's revenge. New York, N.Y.: Bloomsbury.
This is not your typical helpless princess. Rapunzel leads a spoiled, privileged life in her village. However, she is curious about life outside the walls since her mother forbids her from leaving the confines of the the village. When Rapunzel escapes, she see the poverty and mistreatment of the villagers outside of her village. Rapunzel meets up with Jack and together they encounter several adventures. The dialogue between Jack and Rapunzel are humorous and keep the reader engaged. Rapunzel can hold her own against Jack. She does not depend on him, nor does she allow him to take charge simply because he is the male.
This twist on the original is funny and entertaining. Seeing Rapunzel use her hair as a lasso to rescue people rather than just herself is refreshing. She is independent. A great read for young girls.
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