Zel

Zel Synopsis

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?