After years of waiting and hoping for a child, a poor couple named Thomas and Martha are delighted when finally they have a baby girl. But they are cruelly tricked by Dame Gothel, an evil witch, who takes the child and raises her as her own...This thrilling retelling of one of the great fairy-tale classics is perfect for reading aloud to small children, or for more confident readers to enjoy by themselves. Named Rapunzel after one of the plants used in the witch's potions, the girl grows up unaware of her true parentage, and of the ways of the world, knowing only the four walls of the great tower in which she is held captive. Will she ever be able to gain her freedom? Read this really big adventure to find out...
This book is part of a book series called Story To Share .
There are 24 pages in this book. This is a big book. This book was published 2017 by Anness Publishing .
Beverlie Manson's distinctive work has appeared around the world in children's books and wallpaper collections, on greetings cards, stationery and ceramics.
This book contains the following story:
Rapunzel
A poor couple forced to surrender their newborn daughter to a powerful witch all for having stolen some lettuce to satisfy the wifes unbearable hunger. And so the witch takes Rapunzel to a secluded tower where the girl spends her days singing and braiding her long hair. Then one day a prince hears her sweet voice and decides to set her free. But the witch discovers the plot and chops off the girl's hair. She uses the hair to capture him and turns him blind to keep him from his love.
