Rapunzel vs. Frankenstein - (Far Out Fairy Tales) by Martin Powell (Paperback)

About the Book

When Rapunzel discovers Dr. Frankenstein's castle she is just looking for some medicine for her cold, but contact with one of his chemicals causes her hair to grow and come alive, along with the clay "monster" in his lab; Frankenstein is horrified at his own success, and it is up to Rapunzel to convince him and the towns' people that neither she nor Clay is really a monster--and that living hair has some advantages.

Book Synopsis

After a chemical spill in Dr. Frankenstein's lab, Rapunzel's hair has grown to extreme lengths . . . and it's alive! But her long locks weren't the only thing animated that stormy night. A lightning strike also shocked life into a clay figure. Now Frankenstein is locking the two away, promising to cure Rapunzel while secretly plotting to use his creations to become famous. Can Rapunzel and her friend ever escape the mad scientist's tower? Experience the Brothers Grimm classic like never before in this graphic novel retelling for kids. Each Far Out Fairy Tales adventure includes info on the original tale, a guide to the story's twists, and visual discussion questions to critically engage readers.

Review Quotes

These graphic novels are designed very well for newer or struggling readers. The action-packed plots and the brevity of the stories (33 pages) are perfect for this group. . . . The scaffolding provided by the original fairy tales lets the reader know the basic story arcs and objectives...but the changes in characters' physical features, adjustments to some plot points, and modernized dialogue all heighten interest for elementary-aged readers. . . .readers who like quick reads and are intimidated by longer books and unfamiliar vocabulary will love them. Fans of Art Baltazar's Tiny Titans books who are willing to move outside the superhero realm should try the Far Out Fairy Tales series.-- "No Flying, No Tights"