Great Graphic Novels for Teens

Hale, S. (2008). Rapunzel’s revenge. NY: Bloomsbury.  People and some children have an assumption of who or what Rapunzel is about. In this book the author has taken a different style of conveying this character.  When Rapunezel realizes the life she has been living is all a lie, she is then faced with the challenge and determination of rescuing her birth mother, at which point the story begins to deviate from the traditional character. Readers begin to feel the heroic personality within her. Her adventures with Jack allows the reader to feel the thrill and excitement of the story's plot. Repunzel possesses the attitudes of being a risk taker and is valiant to any obstacles that approach her, of course while being able to use her extensive hair to her advantage.  While the story has elements of the traditional fairly tale, the author includes references to a western style that quickly captivates the readers attention through the comical illustrations.  This book proves you’re never to too old to read a comic book and best of all, making you reminisce your to your childhood tales.  The book provides a great opportunity to discuss fairy tales, along with being able to compare and contrast this book to the traditional story.  I would suggest this book to students ages 10-14.  Criteria: Definitely the book entails a different style (graphic novel) that allows the character to captivate the reader's attention.  Immediately you are drawn to the character's different personality from what most of know.