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4-6
Illustrated by
Nathan Hale.
In this companion to Rapunzel's Revenge, the swashbuckling plot again shines in the graphic-novel format. Frequent wordless stretches show adrenaline-fueled action sequences, while the panel arrangement, shifts in perspective, and sound effects drive the story forward as inexorably as a steam engine. This steampunk-flavored fairy tale will appeal to boy-, girl-, reluctant-, and eager readers alike.
Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
March, 2010