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At times derivative (as in stealing devices from Tangled), at times clever, this one is tough to rate. It‘s long for MG, has parts that might be scary for younger readers (devouring children, kidnapping babies), definitely for older MG.

Rapunzel leaves her tower with Jack Beanstalker and travels through the land of Tyme. During their adventures she learns that Witch is not the loving mother she thought she was.

From 12-28-17: Worst Read of the Year. #decktheshelves I went through all of the books I read this year and I really enjoyed them all. This book is not a bad book but it was a bit long winded for a young reader. I read this with my daughter and while we enjoyed it, it was not our favorite. #️⃣2️⃣8️⃣ 📚👎🏼 @JoeStalksBeck @Tiffy_Reads

4-29-17: My daughter and I just finished this one. It is book 1 in the Tyme series. This book takes us on a journey through Tyme, with a very different Rapunzel, her hair is not magical and she knows nothing of the outside world, but her companion, Jack, yes Jack and the Beanstalk Jack, helps her navigate the land to save herself, the red fairies, Witch and Jack's sister. There are a lot of adventures that I don't want to give away! 👍🏼📚

i was not prepared for how thoughtful this very sweet and silly "fractured fairytale" would be. great for young readers who love Gail Carson Levine and Shannon Hale.