Rapunzel Rewoven - by Alexandria Rogers (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Frozen meets Rapunzel in this middle-grade tale that brims with magic and adventure, perfect for fans of Kelly Barnhill.

The night sisters Madalon and Anastasie lost their parents in a mysterious storm, Anastasie was declared sick with the legendary Rapunzelitis plague and imprisoned in the village tower for her own safety. But Madalon knows the truth her village refuses to hear--Anastasie was never ill.

When a cruel troll king demands Anastasie weave a tapestry with her enchanted hair, Madalon risks everything to save her sister, knowing the price may be fatal. Joined by a mysterious boy, Madalon infiltrates the troll palace in search of answers about the curse, while Anastasie unravels centuries of lies buried within her tower.

Together, they must face the truth about their parents' deaths--before Anastasie is lost forever.

Review Quotes

"For fans of the fantastical"--Horn Book Review

"A brisk, suspenseful plot keeps the pages turning... in this intricately woven story of sisterhood, courage, and belonging."--Horn Book Review

"[The sisters] are resourceful, emotionally honest, and brave...their relationship is the core of the book."--School Library Journal

"From page one, Rogers' debut delivers. ...it's the vibrant bond between the two leads that gives the story its abounding heart. Middle-grade fantasy at its most epic."--Booklist, starred review

"Spellbound Solstice effortlessly strikes the perfect balance between creepy and heartwarming. The mystery is just right for spooky season, but the story is an entrancing read at any time of year."--Alyssa Colman, Author of The Gilded Girl

"This magical romp is perfect for fans of epic fantasy and fairy-tale retellings featuring strong female characters."--Booklist--Booklist

PRAISE FOR SPELLBOUND SOLSTICE:
*"A fantasy in the highest tradition. Ellie and Caedmon are perfectly drawn as insecure but determined protagonists, and the story's themes of courage, friendship, hope, and self-acceptance freshly resonate. An engaging and intelligent fantasy: up there with the best of them."--Kirkus, starred review

PRAISE FOR THE WITCH, THE SWORD, AND THE CURSED KNIGHTS:
"Rogers's creativity in constructing the multiple-realm setting is outstanding, including minute details that keep its audience riveted. A kinetic and novel fairy tale with themes of friendship and perseverance that will engage fans of Kelly Barnhill's The Girl Who Drank the Moon."--School Library Journal, starred review

PRAISE FOR RAPUNZEL REWOVEN:

"Two sisters, one fairy-tale conspiracy, a richly imagined world, and stakes high enough to keep pages turning" -- Kirkus, starred review --Kirkus, starred review

About the Author

Alexandria Rogers is the author of critically acclaimed middle-grade fantasy series The Witch, the Sword, and the Cursed Knights and Spellbound Solstice. Originally from Wisconsin, she lives in France with her family and invites you to visit her at alexandria.rogers.com.