Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
5.2
Points
1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
5172
Points per Word
0.000193
Page Count
48
Points per Page
0.020833
Description
This version of the folktale RAPUNZEL is set in the Caribbean.
Quick Summary
A Caribbean Rapunzel retelling with a heroine whose impossibly long braids sweep across sunny beaches and through lush sugarcane fields, putting a tropical spin on a classic tale kids already know and love. Young readers will cheer as this clever girl uses her wit to escape a tricky situation, discovering that strength and kindness can outshine any spell. If your kid loves "The Princess in Black" or "Cyrano" but wants a story steeped in island colors and sounds, this delivers fresh magic in familiar footsteps. Ideal for kindergarten through third graders, especially ages 5 to 8 who enjoy picture books that celebrate different cultures while telling a timeless story.