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What Once Was Mine (Disney: A Twisted Tale #12 )

By Liz Braswell
Disney
Series: Disney Twisted Tales
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What Once Was Mine reimagines the story of Rapunzel with a unique twist. In this version, Rapunzel's magic, courtesy of a flower that saved her mother, manifests dangerously, leading to a different upbringing in a faraway tower. As she turns eighteen, her encounter with Flynn Rider sets the stage for an adventure filled with unexpected challenges and discoveries about herself and her powers. This rendition, part of the Disney Twisted Tales series, offers a fresh perspective on the classic tale.
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You might enjoy this enchanting book if you love reimagined fairy tales and the magic of Disney. It offers a captivating twist on a classic story, filled with adventure and new dimensions to beloved characters. Perfect for those who appreciate imaginative storytelling in a familiar, yet unique setting.

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What if Rapunzel's mother drank a potion from the wrong flower? Desperate to save the life of their queen and her unborn child, the good citizens of the kingdom comb the land for the all-healing Sundrop flower to cure her... but someone mistakenly picks the wrong bud.

It heals the queen and she delivers a healthy baby girlβ€”with hair as silver as the moon. But with her mysterious hair comes dangerous magical powers: the power to hurt, not heal. So, Rapunzel is locked away in a tower under the care of the powerful goodwife, Mother Gothel.

For eighteen years, Rapunzel stays imprisoned, knowing she must protect everyone from her magical hair. When she finally leaves the tower, she gets caught up in an unexpected adventure. Rapunzel learns that there is far more to her story, her magical hair and her future than she ever knew.

What Once Was Mine is a captivating tale that reimagines the classic story of Rapunzel with an intriguing twist that fans of Disney will adore.

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    What if Rapunzel's mother drank a potion from the wrong flower? Desperate to save the life of their queen and her unborn child, the good citizens of the kingdom comb the land for the all-healing Sundrop flower to cure her... but someone mistakenly picks the wrong bud. It heals the queen and she delivers a healthy baby girlβ€”with hair as...
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What Once Was Mine by Liz Braswell reimagines the tale of Rapunzel, exploring a scenario where her magical hair doesn’t have healing powers, but dangerous ones instead. Reviewers appreciate the imaginative twist on the classic story, as well as its darker and more mature tone suitable for older children and young adults. There’s praise for Braswell’s ability to weave an intriguing plot that keeps readers engaged with familiar yet refreshingly altered characters and elements.

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ISBN: 9781761200205

Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scholastic Australia

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 41.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 496

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