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168 pp.
| Scholastic |
May, 2014 |
TradeISBN 978-0-545-62728-3$14.99
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4-6Whatever After series.
Abby and Jonah's fifth trip through their basement's magic mirror lands them in the story of Rapunzel; the tale goes astray when Abby gives Rapunzel a haircut ("The bangs weren't my best idea"). As usual, the twists are unexpected and entertaining and the humor is pitch-perfect; some just-scary-enough moments, featuring a giant tarantula and a mean sorceress, complete the package.