Locked away inside a cold, stone tower for many years, the beautiful Rapunzel is desperate to escape. But is there any way out? Created to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Grimm brother's first book, this fabulous retelling by Ian Beck breathes new life into this well-known tale.

* Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.

* Text type: A retelling of a traditional tale

* Curriculum links: Citizenship.

* This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.