Zel

A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL AND PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BOOK OF THE YEAR - Discover a world of mystery and enchantment in this captivating adaptation of the classic fairy tale, Rapunzel. "Will leave readers spellbound."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review An innocent young girl . . . a noble youth obsessed with her beauty . . . and a mother who will do anything to keep them apart. High in the mountains in a secluded tower, Zel lives hidden away with her mother who insists they have all they need, for they have each other. Zel's life is peaceful and protected--until a chance encounter changes everything. When she meets a beautiful young prince at the market one day, she is profoundly moved by new emotions. But Zel's mother sees the future unfolding--and she will do the unspeakable to prevent Zel from leaving her . . . Will Zel be able to break free and explore the powerful stirrings of her heart, or will her mother's actions force her to remain trapped?

A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL AND PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BOOK OF THE YEAR - Discover a world of mystery and enchantment in this captivating adaptation of the classic fairy tale, Rapunzel. "Will leave readers spellbound."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review An innocent young girl . . . a noble youth obsessed with her beauty . . . and a mother who will do anything to keep them apart. High in the mountains in a secluded tower, Zel lives hidden away with her mother who insists they have all they need, for they have each other. Zel's life is peaceful and protected--until a chance encounter changes everything. When she meets a beautiful young prince at the market one day, she is profoundly moved by new emotions. But Zel's mother sees the future unfolding--and she will do the unspeakable to prevent Zel from leaving her . . . Will Zel be able to break free and explore the powerful stirrings of her heart, or will her mother's actions force her to remain trapped?