What’s the book about?
The classic tale of Rapunzel gets a fresh multicultural twist in this book. With India as the backdrop, and vibrant artwork from illustrator Archana Sreenivasan, Rapunzel is still the same girl who lets down her beautiful hair—but she’s totally different!!!
What is interesting about this book?
The colours are bold and enticing and the illustrations are beautiful. They fit perfectly with the Indian theming and they make it all look so magical. It’s really great seeing such an appealing representation of a different culture in children’s literature.
What have you enjoyed about the book?
I had already read the classic story. I enjoyed the backdrop given in this book amd it made me realise every princess need not have golden hair. Also, I love stories which have happy endings, and this book has a great ending.
Why should others read it?
This book teaches us that with wit and will human beings can do marvelous things.
The mixed-media illustrations of plants, animals, village life, and, of course, Rapunzel, the witch, and the prince come alive in warm, vibrant colors which children would definitely enjoy and get an experience of how different cultures from the world get together through art.
Children 5 years old and upwards would be happy to read this wonderful book.
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